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“I Wouldn’t Want to Be at a University Without Gencarelli in the Communication Department,” Alumna Says

Thom Gencarelli pictured lecturing during his TV Production course at MU.   THOM GENCARELLI / COURTESY  Maddie Rosado Managing / News Section Editor   Founding chair Thom Gencarelli, Ph.D., is retiring in May after nearly two decades of building, shaping and leading Manhattan University’s (MU) communication department. Gencarelli is serving his final semester as a communication professor, closing a chapter that has defined the program since its … Continue reading “I Wouldn’t Want to Be at a University Without Gencarelli in the Communication Department,” Alumna Says

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MU’s Mini Baja Team to Travel to Rochester for SAE Competition 

The 2026 MU Mini Baja Team  JOSEPH MOOG / COURTESY  Maizy Swift & Joshua Reichard, Senior Writer & Asst. A&E Editor Manhattan University’s (MU) Mini Baja team will take part in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) intercollegiate Baja competition in Rochester, N.Y., this June.  During the four day competition, students compete in a series of static and dynamic events that test the vehicle as … Continue reading MU’s Mini Baja Team to Travel to Rochester for SAE Competition 

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President Frederick Bonato, Ph.D. Attends Senate Meeting for Annual Reflection

Manhattan University holds the last senate meeting of the semester.  MANHATTAN.EDU/ COURTESY  Brooke Della Rocco, Senior Writer Manhattan University’s (MU) Senate held its final senate meeting of the semester, with the annual appearance of President Frederick Bonato, Ph.D., and Chief Financial Officer James Perrino.  The Senate opened with Perrino giving a brief financial review of the University’s current status. Perrino explained that the financial statements provided … Continue reading President Frederick Bonato, Ph.D. Attends Senate Meeting for Annual Reflection

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New Block Schedule and Core Curriculum to Come in Fall 2026

Sarah Rolka Asst. Features Editor  Starting in the Fall 2026 semester, there will be a new block schedule and changes to the core curriculum for incoming students.  Manhattan University’s (MU) current block schedule went into effect 2014 to 2015; however, there have been complaints over the years from students, faculty and staff. Often reporting that open periods were limited for events and meetings and that there … Continue reading New Block Schedule and Core Curriculum to Come in Fall 2026

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MU Hosts First-Ever Sixth Borough Film Festival 

A promotional flyer for Manhattan University’s Sixth Borough Film Festival. @MANHATTANEDU / INSTAGRAM Maddie Rosado, Managing / News Editor  After much anticipation, Manhattan University (MU) hosted its first-ever Sixth Borough Film Festival (SBFF) from April 10 to 12, turning Kelly Commons and Hayden Hall into a three-day showcase of student and international films. The festival featured a diverse range of student-produced work across genres, including … Continue reading MU Hosts First-Ever Sixth Borough Film Festival 

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Manhattan Caucus: Conflict between the Pope and the White House

Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor Recently, there has been building tension between Pope Leo XIV and President Trump. In a back and forth between the two on the war in Iran, Pope Leo made a statement that the fighting unleashed in the Middle East is “absurd and inhuman violence.” In his call for peace Pope Leo also stated, “God does not bless any conflict.” … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Conflict between the Pope and the White House

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MU All-Women Engineering Team Named NASA Blue Skies Finalist

A.E.R.I.S. was announced as a finalist in the Gateways to Blue Skies Competition this March. NASA.GOV / COURTESY Emmanouel Sofillas, Asst. Sports Editor A team of six Manhattan University (MU) mechanical engineering students have been named finalists in NASA’s 2026 Gateways to Blue Skies Competition, earning a spot among the top contenders in one of aerospace’s most prestigious student competitions. The team’s project, Aircraft Enhanced … Continue reading MU All-Women Engineering Team Named NASA Blue Skies Finalist

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Manhattan Caucus: An Analysis of the Iran Ceasefire Agreement

 Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor President Donald Trump announced a two week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, April 7, and agreed to a ceasefire 90 minutes before the deadline where he threatened “a whole civilization will die tonight”.  Trump took to Truth Social and stated, “Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: An Analysis of the Iran Ceasefire Agreement

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MU Hosts Its First Accepted Students Day of 2026

MU hosts its first accepted students day of 2026   MANHATTAN.EDU/ COURTESY  Leyla J. Mercado Features Editor and Asst. Social Media Editor On March 28, Manhattan University’s (MU) Admissions office held its first Accepted Students Day (ASD) event of the year. The day consisted of a collection of different campus experiences in order to engage accepted students to make their enrollments if they hadn’t yet.The general schedule started … Continue reading MU Hosts Its First Accepted Students Day of 2026

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