Our Mission
Newman Foundation, Inc. is an independent non-profit corporation that seeks to deepen and integrate personal, spiritual and intellectual development at the Newman Center, the University of Kentucky, and the Catholic Diocese of Lexington, by providing financial resources, physical facilities and initiated programs.
In 2005, The Newman Foundation fulfilled a longstanding dream. The University of Kentucky now has a Chair in Catholic Studies thanks to a generous donation from Dr. Carol Cottrill and Tom Rolfes. In Fall 2007, Dr. David Hunter began his tenure as the first Cottrill-Rolfes Chair in Catholic Studies. Dr. Hunter’s wealth of knowledge and expertise in early Christianity are an excellent resource of students and members of the community.
With the new Chair in place, the Foundation wants to continue the momentum by creating new programs and expanding current ones to meet the growing faith needs of students and others in the Catholic community. This vision includes and Endowed Research Fund and Enhanced Catholic Initiatives.