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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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Sports

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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QPR Suicide Prevention Training Seminar at MU 

Photo of QPR Seminar for suicide prevention training Handout Booklet written by Paul Quinnett, Ph.D. ZENDRAH BONNICK / THE QUADRANGLE  Zendrah Bonnick, Asst. News Editor  On Thursday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 25, the Rodriguez Room in Miguel Hall at Manhattan University (MU) held the Question Persuade Refer (QPR) seminar for suicide prevention training. The event allowed faculty and staff to view a presentation on … Continue reading QPR Suicide Prevention Training Seminar at MU 

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“I Wouldn’t Want to Be at a University Without Gencarelli in the Communication Department,” Alumna Says

Thom Gencarelli pictured lecturing during his TV Production course at MU.   THOM GENCARELLI / COURTESY  Maddie Rosado Managing / News Section Editor   Founding chair Thom Gencarelli, Ph.D., is retiring in May after nearly two decades of building, shaping and leading Manhattan University’s (MU) communication department. Gencarelli is serving his final semester as a communication professor, closing a chapter that has defined the program since its … Continue reading “I Wouldn’t Want to Be at a University Without Gencarelli in the Communication Department,” Alumna Says

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