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” 

Community Engagement Fair Brings Local Organizations to Campus  

JPHP students checking in with peer leaders JAYDEN GONZALEZ / THE QUADRANGLE Barbara Vasquez, Editor-in-Chief  Manhattan University (MU) hosted the community engagement fair this Friday, Sept. 11, in an effort to open community service opportunities to students.  The fair, sponsored by the James Patterson Honors Program (JPHP) and MU community engagement, brought 12 local organizations to campus that do service work around the neighborhood. Opportunities ranged from … Continue reading Community Engagement Fair Brings Local Organizations to Campus  

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