“JPHP Meets the President” Event Brings Students to Smith Auditorium

President Bonato speaks to JPHP members in Smith Auditorium JOSHUA REICHARD / THE QUADRANGLE Joshua Reichard, Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor   As the fall semester begins, The James Patterson Honors Program (JPHP) at Manhattan University (MU) is gearing up for a busy year ahead. The program hosted its second event of the school year, “JPHP Meets the President” on Aug. 31.   The event, the first … Continue reading “JPHP Meets the President” Event Brings Students to Smith Auditorium

James Patterson Honors Program Expands Reach with New Lounge, Summer Initiative 

Members from The Summer on the Quad Summer Enrichment Program.  AMY FORSTER/ COURTESY  Nicholas Melendez, Staff Writer The James Patterson Honors Program (JPHP) has spent the summer expanding its footprint at Manhattan University (MU), funding a renovated student lounge and launching a new summer program aimed at helping local high schoolers prepare for higher education.  The lounge area inside the Zaro’s Family Bakery has a … Continue reading James Patterson Honors Program Expands Reach with New Lounge, Summer Initiative 

Michael Dowling Addresses Manhattan University on the Future of Healthcare and His Irish Beginnings

Michael Dowling speaks at Manhattan University. MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY Brooke Della Rocco, Senior Writer The James Patterson Honors Program (JPHP) welcomed CEO Emeritus of Northwell Health, Michael Dowling, to Manhattan University (MU), to present his memoir titled, “After the Roof Caved In: An Immigrant’s Journey from Ireland to America,” and help motivate students toward advancing in their career paths. Dowling is a highly accomplished executive, … Continue reading Michael Dowling Addresses Manhattan University on the Future of Healthcare and His Irish Beginnings

“Disrupt Everything and Win” Contest Winners Announced

The flyer advertising the Disrupt Everything contest. @JPHP_MU / INSTAGRAM Sarah Rolka, Staff Writer On Oct. 9, winners for the “Disrupt Everything and Win” Contest were announced on the James Patterson Honors Program’s (JPHP) Instagram page. The contest allowed both students and staff to be “positive disruptors,” and to come up with a pitch that would fix a certain issue on campus. First place winners … Continue reading “Disrupt Everything and Win” Contest Winners Announced

Disrupt Everything – a Discussion of Business Strategy, Creativity and How To Win

James Patterson and Patrick Leddin speaking on their new book, along with Bridget Chalk, Ph.D., who moderated the event. MARY HALEY / THE QUADRANGLE Mary Haley, Marketing Chair/Asst. Features Editor Bestselling author James Patterson returned to Manhattan University for his second event as a part of the James Patterson Honors Program (JPHP) on Monday, Sept. 29. This time, he was accompanied by Patrick Leddin, Ph.D., … Continue reading Disrupt Everything – a Discussion of Business Strategy, Creativity and How To Win

Manhattan University Introduces James Patterson Honors Program

By Otito Maduegbuna, Contributor Manhattan University recently announced a new honors program co-led by New York Times best-selling author, James Patterson ‘69, that will be implemented across the institution starting in 2025.  The James Patterson Honors Program will provide students with workshops and opportunities centered around improving writing skills, personal development and preparation for entering various industries.  According to an article on manhattan.edu, “The mission … Continue reading Manhattan University Introduces James Patterson Honors Program