9 Civil Engineering Students Receive ACEC Scholarships

By Lauren Raziano, Multimedia Editor The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of New York awarded nine Manhattan College civil engineering students with scholarships totaling $34,500. The students received scholarships in amounts ranging from $1,500 to $10,000. Scholarships were awarded to students based on a number of factors, such as student’s cumulative grade point averages, leadership positions, work activities and written responses. These criteria were … Continue reading 9 Civil Engineering Students Receive ACEC Scholarships

Shelley Johnson is Named as New Dean of School of Health Professions

By Zoe DeFazio, Web Editor Shelley Johnson, Ed.D, is the newly appointed dean of Manhattan College’s school of Health Professions.  Johnson earned her doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Phoenix. She also holds a Master of Science degree in community health nursing from Pennsylvania State University, a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Pennsylvania and a Masters in Business Administration … Continue reading Shelley Johnson is Named as New Dean of School of Health Professions

Welcoming the New Pride Center to Campus

Analia Santana receives the youth award from Bronx Borough PresidentVanessa Gibson during the annual Pride Month flag-raising ceremony onThursday, June 1, 2023, at Bronx Borough Hall. NORWOODNEWS/COURTESY By Angelina Perez, Web Editor & Asst. Features Editor Manhattan College faculty members announced the opening of  the college’s first Pride Center on campus this summer.  Rocco Marinaccio, Ph.D., and Tiffany French, co-directors of the new center, made … Continue reading Welcoming the New Pride Center to Campus

The Commuter Student Association Has Got You Covered

The CSA welcomed many friendly faces, new and old, to pick up some essential items to prepare for a new school year. @MC.CSA/COURTESY By Mary Haley, Asst. Social Media Editor To ring in a new semester, Manhattan College’s Commuter Student Association (CSA) welcomed commuters to pick up commuter survival kits. The club set up a grab and go station for students to reunite with peers … Continue reading The Commuter Student Association Has Got You Covered

What Did Seniors Do This Summer?

Emilia McCarthy interned at iCapital . EMILIA MCCARTHY/COURTESY By Angelica Niedermeyer, Features Editor Manhattan College prides itself on being “uncommon” in a location beneficial for commuting to jobs and internships. How does this benefit students seeking professional opportunities before graduation?   According to the Career Development website, “In today’s competitive job market, a degree alone is not enough to secure desired employment. Having hands on applicable … Continue reading What Did Seniors Do This Summer?

WGRC Announces Rebecca Kern-Stone as New Faculty Director 

Rebecca Kern-Stone, Ph.D., has taught courses across the communication and women and gender studies majors throughout the past fifteen years. MANHATTAN.EDU/ COURTESY By Jocelyn Visnov, Editor-in-Chief Rebecca Kern-Stone, Ph.D., has recently stepped into the role of faculty director at the Women and Gender Center (WGRC), taking her talents up the hill from Leo Hall to the Kelly Commons.  Kern, a 15-year-member of the communication department, … Continue reading WGRC Announces Rebecca Kern-Stone as New Faculty Director