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Manhattan University Awarded Gold Status by Military Friendly® Schools

MU Veterans Center. BROOKE DELLAROCCO / THE QUADRANGLE Brooke Della Rocco, News Editor Manhattan University was recognized by Military Friendly® Schools with gold status for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is the 11th consecutive year the university has been awarded with the highly-regarded status. Higher education institutions are scored through a survey that is offered free of charge at about 8,800 schools nationwide. The ranking … Continue reading Manhattan University Awarded Gold Status by Military Friendly® Schools

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Brianna Armstrong and Captain Ryan Smith Awarded Top Status Across All Air Force ROTC Detachments

Brianna Armstrong, ROTC Operations Manager. MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY Otito Maduegbuna, Contributor Brianna Armstrong, a Manhattan University employee, was recently awarded as a Top Performer for her work with the Air Force ROTC program while Captain Ryan Smith was awarded Top Instructor within the program for his work teaching and guiding the cadets of MU’s Detachment 560.  According to manhattan.edu, “Brianna played a pivotal role in … Continue reading Brianna Armstrong and Captain Ryan Smith Awarded Top Status Across All Air Force ROTC Detachments

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MU’s AFROTC Program Welcomes New Lieutenant

Several cadets of the AFROTC program with Merchant Marine Academymidshipmen on board a C-17 transport plane during a merged trip withRutgers University to Stewart Air National Guard Base.MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY By Otito Maduegbuna, Contributor Manhattan University’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program has welcomed Lieutenant Colonel Richard J. Nova as a new leader. The Lieutenant now oversees the training and operations for all … Continue reading MU’s AFROTC Program Welcomes New Lieutenant

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AFROTC Awards Full Tuition Scholarships at Metlife Stadium

HSSP Scholarship recipients Caroline Rozmus and Roman Concha receive scholarships. By Andrew Mannion, Asst. Sports Editor & Emmanouel Sofillas, Staff Writer The Air Force ROTC Detachment 560 awarded cadets within the program a full-tuition scholarship at Metlife Stadium during the New York Jets versus Kansas City Chiefs football game.  The scholarship provides cadets with many academic and professional opportunities within the Air Force. The scholarship covers nearly … Continue reading AFROTC Awards Full Tuition Scholarships at Metlife Stadium

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The Air Force ROTC at MC Aims for Excellence and Leadership 

Liv Abrahamsen and Lauren Underwood in their Air Force uniforms. LAUREN UNDERWOOD/COURTESY By Karen Flores, Arts and Entertainment Editor The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) at Manhattan College strives to help qualified students become leaders both on campus and within the US Air Force and Space Force.  According to the MC website, students have multiple options to join and complete the AFROTC program. … Continue reading The Air Force ROTC at MC Aims for Excellence and Leadership 

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Behind the Uniform: These Are the Bronx Bombers

by MICHEVI DUFFLART & ALYSSA VELAZQUEZ, Web Editor & Production Editor Manhattan College is a unique place for a number of reasons. One of these reasons includes the multiple areas of study which students can explore, giving each student the opportunity to find their best match. From students studying in the communications department to become journalists and reporters, to those studying biology and science to … Continue reading Behind the Uniform: These Are the Bronx Bombers

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