Tag: news

News

Nishat Parvez, Ph.D., Joins Communication, Sound and Media Arts Department 

Nishat Parvez, Ph.D., a new hire in Manhattan University’s communication, sound and media arts department.NISHAT PARVEZ / COURTESY Maddie Rosado, Managing / News Editor At the start of the fall semester, Nishat Parvez, Ph.D., joined Manhattan University’s (MU) communication, sound and media arts department as a new hire.  Since the end of MU’s 2026 spring semester, the department has seen significant turnover. Founding chair Thom … Continue reading Nishat Parvez, Ph.D., Joins Communication, Sound and Media Arts Department 

The QuadrangleLeave a comment
News

Jeremy Loffredo ‘19 Returns to MU for a Discussion on Journalism, Censorship and Middle Eastern Politics  

Jeremy Loffredo (left) and Danica Mason (right) during the discussion.SARAH ROLKA / THE QUADRANGLE Sarah Rolka, Asst. Features Editor On Sept. 22, the departments of religious studies, communication, sound and media arts, and history, political science and international relations came together to host a discussion with independent journalist Jeremy Loffredo ’19 on journalism, censorship and Middle Eastern politics.  The conversation centered on an arrest that … Continue reading Jeremy Loffredo ‘19 Returns to MU for a Discussion on Journalism, Censorship and Middle Eastern Politics  

The QuadrangleLeave a comment
News, Top Stories

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” 

The QuadrangleLeave a comment
News

Time to Act: A Pivotal Moment in History for the United States  

NYS Senator Gustavo Rivera speaking to MUstudents. GRACE MCKEOWN / THE QUADRANGLE Grace McKeown and Erioluwa Akin-Salami, Contributors On Sept. 17, Manhattan University (MU) invited New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera to campus to commemorate Constitution Day.   “Constitution Day and Citizenship Day,” as it’s formally known, marks the final day of the Philadelphia Constitutional Convention on Sept. 17, 1787, when the framers ratified the Constitution … Continue reading Time to Act: A Pivotal Moment in History for the United States  

The QuadrangleLeave a comment
News

Christina Cercone Named Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering 

Christina Cerone, Ph.D. is the new assistant dean of the school of EngineeringMANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY Emmanouel Sofillas, Asst. Sports Editor  Christina Cercone, Ph.D., has been named Assistant Dean of Manhattan University’s (MU) School of Engineering.   In her new role, Cercone will work to enhance the student experience through new initiatives and expanded support services. Among her priorities are developing engineering ambassador programs, expanding recruitment efforts … Continue reading Christina Cercone Named Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering 

The QuadrangleLeave a comment
News

Kakos Compass Program Introduced to KSAS Students   

A view from inside campus.SARAH ROLKA / THE QUADRANGLE Sarah Rolka, Asst. Features Editor Introduced this semester, the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS) at Manhattan University (MU) will roll out a program called the Kakos Compass Program.  The initiative was developed by Dean of KSAS Marcy Kelly, Ph.D., Associate Dean of KSAS Brian Chalk, Ph.D., the KSAS Student Advisory Board, and, in collaboration, … Continue reading Kakos Compass Program Introduced to KSAS Students   

The QuadrangleLeave a comment
News

MU Commemorates 25 Years Since Sept. 11 

Music Ministry performing during the service. JAYDEN GONZALEZ / THE QUADRANGLE  Maddie Rosado, Managing / News Editor   Manhattan University (MU) commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks this past Friday with a prayer service outside the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers, followed by a conversation and reflection panel in Smith Auditorium.  Panelist and alumna Susan Fiorentino ’12 spearheaded the event, working with Alumni … Continue reading MU Commemorates 25 Years Since Sept. 11 

The Quadrangle
News

Manhattan College Parkway Now Co-Named Manhattan University Way  

Manhattan University and local Riverdale community members celebrated the name change NICKY LOMBARDO / THE QUADRANGLE Barbara Vasquez, Editor-in-Chief  Manhattan College Parkway has been co-named Manhattan University Way, made official with a public ceremony this Thursday, Sept. 3.   Manhattan University Way will not replace Manhattan College Parkway; instead, both street names will refer to the same intersection. Manhattan University (MU) President Frederick Bonato explained the … Continue reading Manhattan College Parkway Now Co-Named Manhattan University Way  

The Quadrangle1 Comment
News

O’Malley Library Undergoes Changes for New Semester 

The O’Malley Library Archives ZENDRAH BONNICK / THE QUADRANGLE Zendrah Bonnick, Asst. News Editor  Over the summer, Manhattan University’s (MU) O’Malley Library has undergone some changes in spacing, staffing, furniture and more.  These updates are based on an end-of-the-year poll that students voted on last semester, posted by the library on Instagram. The Quadrangle interviewed library staff to better understand recent changes. Sarah Sheehan, interim … Continue reading O’Malley Library Undergoes Changes for New Semester 

The Quadrangle