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From Film to Friendship: Andrew McCarthy Speaks on New Book at MU

Kelly Marin and Andrew McCarthy discussing his new book, Who Needs Friends? as a part of the James Patterson Honors Program speaker series.  MARY HALEY / THE QUADRANGLE  Mary Haley, Senior Writer Actor, director and travel writer Andrew McCarthy visited Manhattan University (MU) to discuss his new book, “Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across America,” offering students a candid look at male intimacy, loneliness and … Continue reading From Film to Friendship: Andrew McCarthy Speaks on New Book at MU

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Battle of the Brains Caps Engineers Week with Live Engineering Showdown

Engineers Week ends with its Battle of the Brains competition. @MANHATTANEDU / INSTAGRAM Emmanouel Sofillas, Asst. Sports Editor  Manhattan University’s (MU) Engineers Week concluded on Friday, March 6 with one of its most anticipated events, “Battle of the Brains.” The event challenged students in a live engineering competition where students designed and built a mystery device in real time in front of an audience. Held … Continue reading Battle of the Brains Caps Engineers Week with Live Engineering Showdown

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MU’s Mock Trial Team Represents University at Regionals 

Part of Manhattan University’s Mock Trial Association at regionals.   @MANHATTAN_UNIVERSITY_MOCKTRIAL / INSTAGRAM  Sarah Rolka, Asst. Features Editor Manhattan University’s (MU) Mock Trial Association competed regionals on March 1 at Seton Hall University, delivering a strong performance that secured the team a spot at the Midlands tournament next year. MU’s mock trial team has been active for the past four years and operates largely as a student-run … Continue reading MU’s Mock Trial Team Represents University at Regionals 

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The U.S.- Israel Attack on Iran 

Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor On Feb. 28, the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes against multiple targets in Iran, marking the beginning of a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.  President Trump accused Iran of building nuclear weapons that could potentially threaten the U.S. and its allies. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was assassinated that same day during a predawn attack by … Continue reading The U.S.- Israel Attack on Iran 

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Inside Look of MU’s Sixth Borough Film Festival 

Logo for the Six Borough Film Festival  MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY  Maizy Swift Senior Writer  Manhattan University (MU) will host the Sixth Borough Film Festival, a student-organized event showcasing films from 27 countries, beginning April 10 and running through April 12 across multiple campus locations. The festival will open on Friday, April 10, with a horror film screening in Hayden Hall, Room 100. Additional films will be … Continue reading Inside Look of MU’s Sixth Borough Film Festival 

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NBC News Digital Politics Reporter Kyla Guilfoil ‘24 Returns to MU for Q&A Session

Maddie Rosado and Joshua Reichard Managing / News Editor and Asst. A&E Editor On March 2, Kyla Guilfoil ‘24 returned to Manhattan University (MU) for a Q&A session in Kelly Commons, offering students insight into her journalism career and her transition from undergraduate student to professional reporter.  The event, hosted by the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and presented in collaboration with the … Continue reading NBC News Digital Politics Reporter Kyla Guilfoil ‘24 Returns to MU for Q&A Session

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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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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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