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The Anxieties of the Young and Jodi Kantor’s “How to Start” 

Promotional poster for Jodi Kantor’s James PattersonSpeaker Series event. @JPHP_MU / INSTAGRAM María Castaño, Arts & Entertainment Editor On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Jodi Kantor came to Manhattan University (MU) to present her latest book as part of the James Patterson Speaker Series: “How to Start: Discovering Your Life’s Work.”   The book follows a self-help narrative, based on a question a … Continue reading The Anxieties of the Young and Jodi Kantor’s “How to Start” 

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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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John Bennett, Associate VP for Student Life, Departs Manhattan University

The message John Bennett posted on the MU Student Engagement Instagram account announcing his departure.@MUSTUDENTENGAGE / INSTAGRAM Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief John Bennett, the associate vice president of student life at Manhattan University, left his position after 15 years on Jan. 8. Bennett announced his departure to the MU community via the Student Engagement Instagram page. In the Instagram post, Bennett wrote, “Thank you for some … Continue reading John Bennett, Associate VP for Student Life, Departs Manhattan University

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Manhattan University Faculty Recognized by Kakos Excellence Awards

Margaret Groarke received the Kakos Excellence in Service Award and Jennifer Edwards received the Kakos Excellence in Teaching Award.@MANHATTANEDU / INSTAGRAM Leyla J. Mercado A&E Editor The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences held their annual award ceremony on Jan. 15, where select faculty were recognized for their contributions to Manhattan University. Margaret Groarke, Ph.D., was announced as the recipient of the Excellence in Service … Continue reading Manhattan University Faculty Recognized by Kakos Excellence Awards

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Café 1853 Returns to Campus by Popular Demand

Cafe 1853 and Zaro’s Family Bakery. THEQUADRANGLE/COURTESY By Elizabeth Kalaj, Web Editor On Aug. 22, Manhattan University students were notified about plans to reopen Café  1853 via an email sent from the Office of the President, including the addition of Zaro’s Bakery in Thomas Hall.   This change was a result of switching over to a new food vendor, Gourmet Dining Services, which Manhattan University used … Continue reading Café 1853 Returns to Campus by Popular Demand

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Alumni Speak Up in Support of MC Faculty Rights After Dozens Face Elimination 

By Jocelyn Visnov, Editor-in-Chief Over 2,000 members of the Jasper community have signed a petition protesting the planned elimination of at least 34 tenured faculty positions. Students, alumni and family members are advocating on behalf of Manhattan College faculty, none of whom have gone on the record about the situation.  The petition initiative is being spearheaded by Teresa Ramoni ‘20, who had been following recent … Continue reading Alumni Speak Up in Support of MC Faculty Rights After Dozens Face Elimination 

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Community Protest Outside Overlook Manor Draws Divided Crowd

By Jocelyn Visnov, Editor-in-Chief A community rally-turned-protest ensued outside former Manhattan College dorm Overlook Manor on Sunday, Sept. 24., following the controversial sale of the building.  Two groups took to 238 St. on Sunday, leading to a double-sided protest surrounded by New York Police Department officers where they expressed their contrasting views of the future of the property and its implications on the surrounding community. … Continue reading Community Protest Outside Overlook Manor Draws Divided Crowd

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The School of Education & Health renamed to the School of Health Professions

Radiation Therapy Technology will join the SoHP as one of the programs. MANHATTAN.EDU/ COURTESY By Karen Flores, Arts and Entertainment Editor The School of Education and Health will officially be renamed the School of Health Professions (SoHP). SoHP will house undergraduate and graduate programs centered around a variety of health professions.  The renaming of the school was announced as one of the steps towards Manhattan College’s … Continue reading The School of Education & Health renamed to the School of Health Professions

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Manhattan College Leads Discussion on the Development of AI in Careers

Michael Grabowski, Ph.D., led the discussion on AI and hosted three other panelists. MANHATTAN.EDU/COURTESY By Mary Haley, Asst. Social Media Manager Students, faculty and alumni were welcomed to a panel to discuss the dangers and benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and universities.  Michael Grabowski, Ph.D., chairperson of the communications department, led the event and hosted three panelists who came to talk about how … Continue reading Manhattan College Leads Discussion on the Development of AI in Careers

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