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MU Offers New Public History Minor, Come Fall 2026

Barbara Vasquez, Editor-in-Chief Manhattan University (MU) has recently introduced its new public history minor to the history, political science and international studies department at the university. It is now the second minor offered in the history sector of the program. The minor “introduces students to museum studies, archival practices, digital presentations, and other forms of applied history,” according to the course description on manhattanedu. “It … Continue reading MU Offers New Public History Minor, Come Fall 2026

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The OMSB Hosts Annual “Innovation Challenge” at MU 

The Zoner Team places first at the 13th Annual Innovation Challenge   @OMALLEYBUSINESS_MU / INSTAGRAM  Laili Shahrestani Editor-in-Chief On March 25, the O’Malley School of Business (OMSB) at Manhattan University (MU) hosted the 13th annual Innovation Challenge, an event where various student entrepreneurs develop a well-generated product or service, which is then pitched in front of a panel of judges. This year, a total of five … Continue reading The OMSB Hosts Annual “Innovation Challenge” at MU 

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War in the Middle East Taking a Hit to the Economy 

Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor The war between the United States, Israel and Iran has entered its fifth week, and Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This conflict has involved attacks on oil infrastructure in neighboring countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.  The Strait of Hormuz is where a vast majority that is produced in the Persian Gulf is … Continue reading War in the Middle East Taking a Hit to the Economy 

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MU Announces its Inaugural Class of Faculty Fellows for the ARCH Innovation

All Manhattan University’s Inaugural Arch Innovation Exchange Faculty Fellows  LEYLA MERCADO / THE QUADRANGLE   Leyla J. Mercado, Features Editor & Asst. Social Media Editor On March 9, Manhattan University (MU) announced its inaugural class of faculty fellows for the ARCH Innovation Exchange.  This campus-wide initiative aims to advance access to learning by promoting these values, as fellows build on a range of projects that combine … Continue reading MU Announces its Inaugural Class of Faculty Fellows for the ARCH Innovation

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From Film to Friendship: Andrew McCarthy Speaks on New Book at MU

Kelly Marin and Andrew McCarthy discussing his new book, Who Needs Friends? as a part of the James Patterson Honors Program speaker series.  MARY HALEY / THE QUADRANGLE  Mary Haley, Senior Writer Actor, director and travel writer Andrew McCarthy visited Manhattan University (MU) to discuss his new book, “Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across America,” offering students a candid look at male intimacy, loneliness and … Continue reading From Film to Friendship: Andrew McCarthy Speaks on New Book at MU

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Battle of the Brains Caps Engineers Week with Live Engineering Showdown

Engineers Week ends with its Battle of the Brains competition. @MANHATTANEDU / INSTAGRAM Emmanouel Sofillas, Asst. Sports Editor  Manhattan University’s (MU) Engineers Week concluded on Friday, March 6 with one of its most anticipated events, “Battle of the Brains.” The event challenged students in a live engineering competition where students designed and built a mystery device in real time in front of an audience. Held … Continue reading Battle of the Brains Caps Engineers Week with Live Engineering Showdown

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Inside Look of MU’s Sixth Borough Film Festival 

Logo for the Six Borough Film Festival  MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY  Maizy Swift Senior Writer  Manhattan University (MU) will host the Sixth Borough Film Festival, a student-organized event showcasing films from 27 countries, beginning April 10 and running through April 12 across multiple campus locations. The festival will open on Friday, April 10, with a horror film screening in Hayden Hall, Room 100. Additional films will be … Continue reading Inside Look of MU’s Sixth Borough Film Festival 

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NBC News Digital Politics Reporter Kyla Guilfoil ‘24 Returns to MU for Q&A Session

Maddie Rosado and Joshua Reichard Managing / News Editor and Asst. A&E Editor On March 2, Kyla Guilfoil ‘24 returned to Manhattan University (MU) for a Q&A session in Kelly Commons, offering students insight into her journalism career and her transition from undergraduate student to professional reporter.  The event, hosted by the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and presented in collaboration with the … Continue reading NBC News Digital Politics Reporter Kyla Guilfoil ‘24 Returns to MU for Q&A Session

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ARCHtalk Launches with Discussion on Artificial Intelligence Impact in Healthcare

 Zeke Jazwinski, Sports Editor As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries across the globe, healthcare is rapidly adapting to innovations once considered decades away. This evolving landscape was the focus of Manhattan University’s (MU) inaugural ARCHtalk, which examined how emerging technologies are transforming modern medicine. ARCHtalk is a new speaker series designed to bring interdisciplinary conversations about innovation and real world challenges to campus. … Continue reading ARCHtalk Launches with Discussion on Artificial Intelligence Impact in Healthcare

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