Tag: Alumni Spotlight

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One Road, Many Paths: Quad Alumni and What They’re Up To Now

By Elizabeth Kalaj, Web Editor and Victoria Schiller, Contributor The Quadrangle student newspaper has been giving students with various majors an opportunity to report and write in a professional setting for one hundred years. Many of The Quadrangle’s alumni end up graduating from Manhattan University and getting successful jobs in journalism. However, many other alumni end up in fields that are not directly correlated with … Continue reading One Road, Many Paths: Quad Alumni and What They’re Up To Now

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Alumni Spotlight: Kelly Burns, ‘17, Ignites Media Production World Ablaze 

Kelly Burns has worked with the CNN team since her internship there in 2017. KELLYBURNS/COURTESY By Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief Kelly Burns, ‘17, graduated from Manhattan College with a communication degree with a concentration in broadcasting and a minor in digital media art. Now, seven years after graduation, Burns works as an associate producer for CNN International while maintaining her MC roots as a mentor in the … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Kelly Burns, ‘17, Ignites Media Production World Ablaze 

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MC Alumni Find Successful Careers in the Bronx

Denis Haxhija, Manhattan College alum from the Bronx, New York City. BROWN HARRIS STEVENS/COURTESY By Lauren Raziano, Multimedia Editor Upon graduation from Manhattan College, many alumni stay in the Bronx and continue to keep up their involvement with MC.  Founded in 1869, the Alumni Society at MC is the oldest Catholic alumni association in the country with a rich heritage and a vast professional network. … Continue reading MC Alumni Find Successful Careers in the Bronx

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Alum Rita Damiron Showcases Her Passion and Talent in the Television Media Industry

Rita Damiron graduated from Manhattan College in 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Economics. RITA DAMIRON/COURTESY By: Lauren Raziano, Multimedia Editor After graduating from Manhattan College with a bachelor’s degree in communication with a concentration in broadcast journalism and a minor in economics, Rita Damiron has continued to be an outstanding MC alumnus in the media industry as a freelance producer for media … Continue reading Alum Rita Damiron Showcases Her Passion and Talent in the Television Media Industry

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Meet Pat Kehrberger ’69, Manhattan’s First Female Student

Pat Kehrberger graduates as first female engineering student at MC. QUADRANGLE/COURTESY By: Maizy Swift, Asst. Production & Jilleen Barrett, Senior Writer In 1965, Pat Ruback Kehrberger ’69 became the first woman to attend Manhattan College. After expressing interest in engineering, her high school principal convinced a brother at the college that Kerhberger should be able to attend MC.. “On the spot, he said, ‘Well, it … Continue reading Meet Pat Kehrberger ’69, Manhattan’s First Female Student

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Jasper Alum Courtney Warley Shoots for her Goals in Portugal

By Carter Silane, Contributer Courtney Warley, a key player to the Manhattan College women’s basketball team, finished her final season in 2021-2022. Warley ended her career with over 1,000 points and rebounds as well as being ranked as fourth in the history of the Manhattan College women’s basketball program. “As coaches, we dream about players like Courtney Warley,” said Alexandra Bassetti, former assistant coach and … Continue reading Jasper Alum Courtney Warley Shoots for her Goals in Portugal

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Christie González Toro, the Trailblazing Jasper of Alumni Hall

By Jilleen Barrett, Managing Editor/Features Editor Christie González Toro came to the United States with a plan to obtain a Ph.D. in physical education teaching and administration, and then return to her home country of Puerto Rico to be a professor. Luckily for kinesiology majors at Manhattan College, González Toro decided to teach here instead. “To teach in Puerto Rico at a college level, you … Continue reading Christie González Toro, the Trailblazing Jasper of Alumni Hall

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John Desmarais ‘85 to receive the 2022 De La Salle Medal

By Karen Flores, Asst. Features Editor Manhattan College alum John Desmarais ‘85 has been selected to receive the 2022 De La Salle Medal at the De La Salle dinner on Wednesday, April 20 at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan due to his exceptional work in patent law and intellectual property litigation. The De La Salle Medal is the college’s highest honor which is awarded to … Continue reading John Desmarais ‘85 to receive the 2022 De La Salle Medal

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Embracing Identity Through Fragrance: Bonita Fierce Candles Ignites Latinx Heritage and Culture in the Home

By Christine Nappi, Senior Writer Strike a match, light a candle and immerse yourself in Latinx culture. As the sweet scent of coconut and eggnog flows from the Coquito candle and wafts through the air, you’re instantly reminded of family holiday traditions. You feel nostalgia, comfort and like you can embrace who you are. But most importantly, you feel at home.  This experience is the … Continue reading Embracing Identity Through Fragrance: Bonita Fierce Candles Ignites Latinx Heritage and Culture in the Home

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