08/25/2025
With a very heavy heart, we want to share that Dr. Steve Newman passed away on August 24.
In the spring, he was recognized at the Alumni Awards with the Faculty/Staff Strongest Influence Award. As part of the event, a video was produced where he talked about arriving at NKU in 1972 and various milestones along the way (YouTube link: https://youtu.be/5Bk-htzWKbI?si=QkUt3YaKMRqPNOif). This quote from Dr. Newman was taken from the video: “NKU is my home. I've been here for 53 years. What I love most about teaching at NKU is the students. I enjoy interacting with them. I get a charge out of seeing them light up when they understand something. I just love teaching - that's why I've been here for so long.” Teaching mathematics was his ultimate joy, and he felt immense pride for all of his students.
Dr. Newman requested that no funeral be held, and his family supports his wishes. A site has been created for us to share thoughts and memories of him as a way to extend our sympathy to his family. This could be a lesson learned, a funny story, or a favorite memory from a class. If you would like to share a story, you can do so at this link: https://www.newlywords.com/remembering-steve-newman. We will come together later this fall as members of his NKU family to celebrate and commemorate his life and impact here. As those plans are made, details will be shared broadly.
