“Living here completely changed my college experience. I found my people, my purpose, and a place that actually feels like home.”
Steely
Senior, Business Intelligence
Frassati Hall
We believe every student deserves to be known—not just housed.
We’re a different kind of management company. We build communities where students find belonging, purpose, and people who genuinely care—and that creates the retention and performance owners are looking for.
Trusted with $7M+ in annual revenue—because our approach works.
Real Stories
Students who found their place
When students feel known and connected, they thrive. These are their words.
“The community here is unlike anything I’ve experienced. We study together, eat together, and genuinely care about each other’s success.”
Katie
Junior, Education
Bellarmine Hall
“I came in not knowing anyone. Now I have friends who feel like family and mentors who’ve helped me grow as a person.”
Alexandra
Freshman, Pre-Vet Med
STA Newman Hall
The Difference
Why our communities perform better
1
Belonging
Students feel known and connected
2
Retention
Higher renewal rates
3
Referrals
Word-of-mouth demand
4
NOI Growth
Sustainable financial performance
Most operators focus on leasing harder.
We focus on why students stay.
When students experience real belonging—when they’re known by name, supported through challenges, and connected to purpose—they don’t just renew their leases. They invite their friends. They become advocates. That human connection isn’t just good for students. It’s the foundation of sustainable financial performance.
The Difference
Not all management is created equal
We built our model around a simple belief: when students are truly known and cared for, everything else follows.
Traditional Managers
- Transactional tenant management
- Pizza parties and move-in swag
- Discount-driven renewal incentives
- High turnover, task-oriented roles
- Monthly financials, reactive updates
- Generic, interchangeable with competitors
The Newman Student Housing Way
- Students are known by name, not unit number
- Mind, Body, Spirit framework for genuine belonging
- Students stay because they feel at home
- Mission-driven team invested in student growth
- Transparent dashboards with community + financial KPIs
- Purpose-driven brand students and parents trust
Life in Community
Where belonging happens every day
Shared meals. Late-night study sessions. Moments of celebration. This is what community looks like
Campus Life
Where friendships are forged and memories are made
Welcome Home
A place that feels like home from day one
Our Framework
Mind, Body, Spirit
Every program, every event, every conversation is designed around the whole student.
Mind
Growth-focused events, wellness programming, and environments where students can think clearly and thrive academically.
Body
Shared meals, fitness activities, and wellness programs that nurture physical health.
Spirit
Faith-centered gatherings, service projects, and a culture rooted in purpose and dignity.
Community
Game nights, celebrations, and everyday moments that turn neighbors into lifelong friends.
Inspired living at public universities, in this day and age, is a great opportunity for students of faith and others to experience a much healthier environment, both spiritually and even just at a human level.Father Blair Gaynes Chaplain, Frassati Hall
Our Portfolio
Communities we manage
Purpose-built residences where students thrive—and the numbers prove it.
Tampa, FL
Bellarmine Hall
Developed as a partnership between Newman and the Diocese of St. Petersburg, located right across the street from the University of South Florida.
Built 2016
208 residents
79,862 sq ft
Jacksonville, FL
Frassati Hall
Located right around the corner from the University of North Florida, Frassati Hall is a thriving community of 204 students.
Built 2015
204 residents
79,862 sq ft
Melbourne, FL
Mary Star of the Sea Newman Hall
Our very first project, located right across the street from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Built 2013
146 residents
43,160 sq ft
Our Partners
Who we partner with
01
Housing Owners
Student housing owners seeking stronger retention and brand differentiation.
02
Developers
Developers looking for a management partner aligned with values and performance.
03
Faith-Aligned Institutions
Faith-aligned institutions near Catholic universities ready to serve students.
04
Mission-Driven Investors
Investors seeking resilient, community-centered assets with lasting impact.
We are not the right partner for owners seeking purely transactional property management.
Ready to do student housing differently?
We'd love to hear about your property and share how we've helped other owners create communities where students thrive—and where the numbers speak for themselves.