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Greenland’s Strategic Importance Draws Renewed U.S. Attention

Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor In the beginning of January, President Trump intensified his push for making Greenland part of the United States, arguing that it was vital for national security. Trump and even some of his advisors argue that Greenland is essential for the protection of the United States and even parts of Europe against Russia and China. On Jan. 17, the president announced … Continue reading Greenland’s Strategic Importance Draws Renewed U.S. Attention

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Ambassador Charles A. Gargano ’79 Makes $1 Million Donation

 Ambassador Charles Gargano ’79, makes generous donation towards Manhattan University Andrew Mannion Senior Writer This past December, Manhattan University (MU) received a $1 million donation from Ambassador Charles A. Gargano, a member of the class of 1979. In recognition of the gift, the red brick arches flanking Memorial Hall will be designated as the Charles A. Gargano, P.E. ’79 Arches. A native of Italy, Gargano … Continue reading Ambassador Charles A. Gargano ’79 Makes $1 Million Donation

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MU Sophomore Brooke Johnson Chosen as a 2026 Carol Coston Fellow 

Brooke Johnson, 2026 Carol Coston Fellow  BROOKE JOHNSON / COURTESY  Laili Shahrestani Editor-in-Chief Brooke Johnson, a sophomore political science student at Manhattan University (MU) has been selected among a number of other applicants to serve as a 2026 Carol Coston Fellow.  The Carol Coston Fellowship is a nationally recognized, year-long paid opportunity that operates under NETWORK – a Catholic advocacy organization that aims for change … Continue reading MU Sophomore Brooke Johnson Chosen as a 2026 Carol Coston Fellow 

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MU Launches Four New STEM-Designated Master’s Programs 

Andrew Mannion Senior Writer On Jan. 8, Manhattan University (MU) announced the addition of three new graduate programs. These added programs are mainly focused on analytics, but are also targeted towards undergraduate students looking to enter professions driven by data and its comprehension.   The new degrees offered include business analytics, financial analytics and healthcare informatics. Healthcare informatics extends MU’s STEM portfolio in the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences. This degree, targeted towards … Continue reading MU Launches Four New STEM-Designated Master’s Programs 

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The United States Captures the President of Venezuela  

Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor On Jan. 3, President Donald Trump gave the order to launch “Operation Absolute Resolve,” capturing the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores de Maduro.   The operation included U.S. joint forces and special operations forces from multiple service branches. According to Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the military also networked with multiple U.S. intelligence agencies. Maduro … Continue reading The United States Captures the President of Venezuela  

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MU Officially Transitions to Microsoft 

Switching from Google Workspace to Microsoft.   PSMPARTNERS.COM/ COURTESY  Misha Jabal-Abadi Asst. Production Editor  With the arrival of the new year, Manhattan University (MU) has officially made the switch from using Google to Microsoft as its main platform. The transition to Microsoft, which has been long anticipated, was officially announced to occur following the fall 2025 semester. While the transition was initially postponed, many students and faculty began asking … Continue reading MU Officially Transitions to Microsoft 

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Fenwicks Pub Officially Closes

Mary Haley Senior Writer Just before the spring semester started on Jan. 7, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Council Member Eric Dinowitz and the Bronx Community Board Eight released a statement regarding the supposed closing of Fenwicks Pub on W 238th St.   According to the statement, residents near Fenwicks Pub had been complaining for weeks about quality-of-life issues. Among these complaints were experiences of late-night noise, rowdy behavior and after-hours operations. Assemblyman Dinowitz, Council Member Dinowitz and the Bronx Community Board Eight sought … Continue reading Fenwicks Pub Officially Closes

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Manhattan Caucus: “The Epstein Files Transparency Act”  Bill Passed by Congress

Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor On Nov. 18, the U.S. Congress passed a bill ordering the U.S. Department of Justice to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein. The bill requires the DOJ to publish the files in a searchable and downloadable format, as Congress approved the release of the files by a final vote of 427–1.  The Epstein files generally refers to the collection … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: “The Epstein Files Transparency Act”  Bill Passed by Congress

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Paul Harrison Named 2025 IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative Recipient

Emmanouel Sofillas, Managing Editor Paul Harrison, a junior Manhattan University student in the School of Engineering, has been selected as a 2025 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Power & Energy Society (PES) Scholarship Plus Initiative Recipient, a prestigious honor accompanied by a $10,000 stipend. The IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization, supports more than 486,000 engineering and STEM professionals globally with a … Continue reading Paul Harrison Named 2025 IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative Recipient

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