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Manhattan Caucus: President Trump’s State of the Union: The Longest SOTU in History

Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor President Trump delivered his State of the Union (SOTU) address on Feb. 24, the longest State of the Union address in recent history, lasting an hour and 48 minutes.  Trump honored many servicemembers and guests in the gallery, including the gold medal-winning U.S. men’s hockey team. He presented Medals of Honor to two individuals, including 100-year-old Korean War veteran E. … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: President Trump’s State of the Union: The Longest SOTU in History

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ARCHtalk Launches with Discussion on Artificial Intelligence Impact in Healthcare

 Zeke Jazwinski, Sports Editor As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries across the globe, healthcare is rapidly adapting to innovations once considered decades away. This evolving landscape was the focus of Manhattan University’s (MU) inaugural ARCHtalk, which examined how emerging technologies are transforming modern medicine. ARCHtalk is a new speaker series designed to bring interdisciplinary conversations about innovation and real world challenges to campus. … Continue reading ARCHtalk Launches with Discussion on Artificial Intelligence Impact in Healthcare

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Manhattan University Senate Talks Curriculum, Microsoft Switch and Faculty Dining Rooms

Manhattan University’s senate gathers for the first meeting of the spring semester. MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY Brooke Della Rocco, Senior Writer The first Manhattan University (MU) senate meeting of the spring semester took place on Tuesday, Feb. 17, where senators spoke about current issues students and faculty face, as well as the future of campus life.  The Educational Affairs Committee (EAC) opened the meeting, with an … Continue reading Manhattan University Senate Talks Curriculum, Microsoft Switch and Faculty Dining Rooms

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MU Anticipates “Brother Leo Cup” as National Engineers Week Kicks Off

Photo of National Engineering Week registration screen. RICH CARBONARO / COURTESY Zendrah Bonnick, Asst. News Editor On Feb. 23, Manhattan University’s (MU) School of Engineering kicked off its celebration of National Engineers Week (E-Week) with a movie in Leo Hall. Throughout the week, students were able to participate in a variety of events and competitions for a chance to win the the “Brother Leo Cup.” … Continue reading MU Anticipates “Brother Leo Cup” as National Engineers Week Kicks Off

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Dr. Anthony Mercando ‘76 Returns to MU for Inaugural ARCHtalk Event

Dr. Anthony Mercando, director of AI strategy at White Plains Hospital. WPHYSICIANASSOCIATES.ORG / COURTESY  Barbara Vasquez, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Anthony Mercando ‘76 is returning to Manhattan University (MU) to headline the school’s inaugural ARCHtalk, with his lecture “AI in Health Care: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” to be held on Thursday, Feb. 26. The talk will discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in … Continue reading Dr. Anthony Mercando ‘76 Returns to MU for Inaugural ARCHtalk Event

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Michael Dowling Addresses Manhattan University on the Future of Healthcare and His Irish Beginnings

Michael Dowling speaks at Manhattan University. MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY Brooke Della Rocco, Senior Writer The James Patterson Honors Program (JPHP) welcomed CEO Emeritus of Northwell Health, Michael Dowling, to Manhattan University (MU), to present his memoir titled, “After the Roof Caved In: An Immigrant’s Journey from Ireland to America,” and help motivate students toward advancing in their career paths. Dowling is a highly accomplished executive, … Continue reading Michael Dowling Addresses Manhattan University on the Future of Healthcare and His Irish Beginnings

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Growing Tension Between The United States and Iran

Growing tension between the United States and Iran MEPC.ORG / COURTESY Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor Top military officials have informed President Trump that the military is ready to move forward with attacks on Iran as soon as Feb. 21, but officials say that the president has yet to make a final decision.  Regarding the ongoing Iran negotiations, the president stated on Feb. 19 … Continue reading Growing Tension Between The United States and Iran

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Manhattan Caucus: Trump Administration Revokes EPA Authority Over Climate Change 

Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor On Feb. 12, The Trump administration revoked the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to regulate climate pollution. By eliminating the endangerment finding, the administration will be able to quickly reverse other rules that decrease climate pollution from power plants and oil and gas activities, albeit this would require additional regulatory processes. Stating, “We are officially terminating the so-called endangerment … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Trump Administration Revokes EPA Authority Over Climate Change 

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Billy Walker Acquires Magnolia Bakery Internship

Image from Billy Walker’s post on landing Magnolia Bakery internship.LINKEDIN / COURTESY Sarah Rolka, Asst. Features Editor Billy Walker, a senior communication major with a concentration in media production, has recently landed an internship with Magnolia Bakery as a content creator and outreach intern in New York City.  In this position, Walker will have the opportunity to support their marketing team by creating content for … Continue reading Billy Walker Acquires Magnolia Bakery Internship

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