Month: April 2025

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Manhattan University Senate Meeting Covers Healthcare Costs, Hiring Updates

Photo of Thomas Hall. MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY Emmanouel Sofillas, Managing Editor Manhattan University’s Senate held their final meeting in April, where they addressed challenges with employee healthcare, hybrid work policy renewals, Residence Life staffing, and the need for improved communication across departments. The meeting, attended by administrators, faculty, staff and students, featured updates from Robyn Salvo, vice president of Human Resources, Provost Kenneth Sumner, Ph.D., … Continue reading Manhattan University Senate Meeting Covers Healthcare Costs, Hiring Updates

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MU Reports Promising Initial Numbers for Class of 2029 Applications

Prospective students at the check-in table at a 2024 Accepted Students Day. MANHATTAN UNIVERSITY PHOTOSHELTER / COURTESY Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief After a year of financial uncertainty, admission rates for the Manhattan University class of 2029 are trending in the positive, with around 5000 more applicants and 30 more deposits than at this time last year. “So compared to last year, we have close to 5000 … Continue reading MU Reports Promising Initial Numbers for Class of 2029 Applications

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Manhattan University Welcomes Christina MacNair as the New Associate Director of Residence Life

Christina MacNair, the new associate director of Residence Life CHRISTINA MACNAIR / COURTESY Laili Shahrestani, Features Editor On April 10, Manhattan University welcomed Christina MacNair as the newest addition to the Residence Life team, where she now works as the current associate director of Residence Life.  In the past few years, the Department of Residence Life has undergone various changes in staffing. MacNair’s arrival is … Continue reading Manhattan University Welcomes Christina MacNair as the New Associate Director of Residence Life

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Carmen Carrión Lucena Named 2025 Undergraduate Valedictorian

Carmen Carrion Lucena is an international senior finance student from Seville, Spain.  CARMEN CARRION LUCENA / COURTESY Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief Senior finance major Carmen Carrión Lucena has been selected as the 2025 undergraduate valedictorian. An international transfer student from Spain, Carrión Lucena has made the most out of her two years at Manhattan University.  Carrión Lucena began her undergraduate academic career at Campbellsville University in … Continue reading Carmen Carrión Lucena Named 2025 Undergraduate Valedictorian

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Senior Farewells

SENIOR FAREWELLS

Angelina Persaud [Staff Writer, Assistant News Editor, News Editor, Managing Editor, Senior Writer] Being an engineering student, people would always ask me, “How does writing for your school newspaper benefit you as an engineer?” To this day, I don’t quite have an answer, but I know one thing: communication is valuable everywhere. Writing was my outlet to escape from the real world and pursue something … Continue reading SENIOR FAREWELLS

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QUAD 10

Each year, The Quadrangle compiles a list of the most influential seniors on campus, creating our own version of the Time 100. Those selected represent the very best and brightest Manhattan University has to offer and highlight the significant impact of these seniors’ contributions over their years on campus. This year’s list was voted on by students in the wider campus community and ultimately decided … Continue reading QUAD 10

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Accessibility Proves To Challenge Manhattan University

The eighth floor entrance to Lee Hall allows students to access campus while avoiding most stairs. CUPPEK PHOTOGRAPHY LLC / COURTESY Barbara Vasquez, Production / Web Editor  The topic of accessibility at Manhattan University has been long discussed, yet it still remains a concept that can go overlooked by many.  Some vocalized concern about accessibility at MU simply stems from the actual location of the … Continue reading Accessibility Proves To Challenge Manhattan University

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