This time next week, five men and five women will be the finalists competing for the title of Homecoming King and Queen.

Newman’s Heritage Month this year will include the age-old, annual tradition of High Tea, a semi-formal event in celebration of John Henry Cardinal Newman’s birthday and his British heritage.

Since 1970, the month of February has been designated as a time for celebration for African American and black people across the U.S. President of Newman University’s Black Student Union, Kayla Victor, said that this month is a time for African American... people to celebrate their heritage.

Students are preparing for life after their undergraduate years at Newman by taking the GRE, MCAT and LSAT, which are exams required by most professional programs prior to admission.