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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  

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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 

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TIME Names MU Among America’s Best Colleges 

MU ranked 103 out of 500 institutions MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY Nicholas Melendez & Zeke Jazwinski, Staff Writer & Sports Editor  In a publication released by TIME on Aug. 25, the magazine shared an article titled “America’s Best Colleges of 2026-2027,” ranking Manhattan University (MU) 103 out of 500 institutions.  The rankings are based on statistics gathered from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), which … Continue reading TIME Names MU Among America’s Best Colleges 

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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 

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Jaspers Kick Off the Semester with Food, Friends and Fun! 

Students gather around to eat and socialize during the new student barbecue in Smith Auditorium. BARBARA VASQUEZ / THE QUADRANGLE Isaiah Minaz & Barbara Vasquez, Staff Writer & Editor-in Chief  Manhattan University (MU) welcomed incoming freshmen and transfer students at a new-student barbecue event this past Thursday, Aug. 27.   Jasper Launch, the university’s first-year experience program, put on the event as a way to bring together … Continue reading Jaspers Kick Off the Semester with Food, Friends and Fun! 

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Meet the Acrobatic & Tumbling and Flag Football Coaches 

MU’s flag football team inaugural coach, Frank Jennaco. CSIDOLPHINS.COM / COURTESY  Maria Castaño, A&E Section Editor Manhattan University (MU) has introduced the women’s flag football and acrobatic and tumbling teams as brand-new athletic programs that are set to begin play during the fall of 2026. Hallie Fowler was announced on July 14, 2025, as the inaugural Acrobatics & Tumbling Head Coach, and has been working … Continue reading Meet the Acrobatic & Tumbling and Flag Football Coaches 

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Southside Smoothies Opens in Kelly Commons 

Southside Smoothies celebrates its opening day in Kelly Commons JOSHUA REICHARD/THE QUADRANGLE Joshua Reichard & Riley Kopceuch , Asst. A&E Editor & Contributor  Last week, Manhattan University (MU) welcomed a new dining option to campus. Southside Smoothies, a grab-and-go smoothie bar opened for business in Kelly Commons.   “Southside Smoothies welcomed the MU community with free samples, giveaways and plenty of excitement during its grand opening,” … Continue reading Southside Smoothies Opens in Kelly Commons 

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MU Welcomes New STEM Programs in Computer Science   

Photos of computer lab in Miguel Hall   ZENDRAH BONNICK/THE QUADRANGLE  Zendrah Bonnick, Asst. News Editor   Over the summer, the New York State Education Department granted official approval for the 128-credit cybersecurity bachelor’s program to come to Manhattan University (MU).  The new programs being added to MU’s Kakos School of Arts and Sciences include majors in computational neuroscience, cybersecurity, data science and integrated marketing communications. Due … Continue reading MU Welcomes New STEM Programs in Computer Science   

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Manhattan Caucus: Kash Patel under Heat & Update on the War in the Middle East

Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor FBI director Kash Patel, has sued The Atlantic accusing the publication of defamation over an article claiming he drinks excessively and has unexplained absences.  The article was titled, “The FBI Director is MIA” citing more than two dozen anonymous sources. The article claimed that Patel’s conduct, “often alarmed officials at the FBI and the Department of Justice…develpoing a reputation … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Kash Patel under Heat & Update on the War in the Middle East

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