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

The School of Engineering Welcomes Its First Female Dean, Kathryn W. Jablokow Ph.D.

The School of Engineering Welcomes Its First Female Dean, Kathryn W. Jablokow Ph.D. IEEE SPECTRUM / COURTESY Maria Castano, Contributor Kathryn W. Jablokow, Ph.D., was appointed as dean of the School of Engineering on Aug. 1, making her the first woman to ever hold the position at Manhattan University.  According to an article published on manhattan.edu in late July, Jablokow took over the position after … Continue reading The School of Engineering Welcomes Its First Female Dean, Kathryn W. Jablokow Ph.D.

Meet the New Associate Dean for The School of Engineering, Richard Carbonaro

By Angelina Persaud & Angelina Perez, Managing Editor & Arts & Entertainment Editor Richard Carbonaro, Ph.D., P.E., has been announced as the new associate dean for Manhattan University’s School of Engineering (SoE).    Carbonaro is a graduate of MU where he received his bachelor of science and master of engineering degrees in 1977 and 1999 respectively. He later went on to receive his doctorate at Johns … Continue reading Meet the New Associate Dean for The School of Engineering, Richard Carbonaro

Graham Walker, Beloved MC Professor, Dies at 66

Kyla Guilfoil and Kelly Kennedy, Editor-in-Chief & Social Media Editor Graham Walker, Ph.D, professor of mechanical engineering, avid researcher,  supportive advisor for Manhattan College students, and  the 2006 Distinguished Lasallian Educator of the Year, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 17. He was 66.  Walker was born on Dec. 31, 1955 in Ellon, Scotland to Christina Reid and James Adam Walker. After receiving his … Continue reading Graham Walker, Beloved MC Professor, Dies at 66

College’s South Campus Vision Begins to Take Shape

by STEPHEN ZUBRYCKY, Managing Editor Construction on the $62 million Patricia & Cornelius J. Higgins ‘62 Science and Engineering Center is underway. The new building, which will sit on the same lot as the existing Leo Engineering Building, will house new labs for Manhattan College’s science and engineering departments, and is slated to open in 2020. Following a ceremonial groundbreaking last spring, work on the … Continue reading College’s South Campus Vision Begins to Take Shape

South Campus at Center of Master Plan

Manhattan College has recently expanded on plans for upcoming developments and additions to  south campus. The developments are set to greatly change the appearance and functionality of the Leo Engineering Building, RLC, the Mahan Physical Plant Complex as well as the immediate area in and around West 238th Street and West 240th Street. Highlights include the addition of a new, 30,000-square-foot eSCI (formerly known as … Continue reading South Campus at Center of Master Plan

South Campus Residence Hall Coming Fall 2019, New STEM Building September 2020

Redesigning South Campus In a few short years, Manhattan College’s South Campus (the area near Leo Hall and RLC) will look very different to the college community. A series of ongoing projects are well underway that have already and will continue to impact the appearance and operations of not just that area, but the entire campus. The first stage of the plan is already complete, … Continue reading South Campus Residence Hall Coming Fall 2019, New STEM Building September 2020

Engineering Students Compete for a $75,000 EPA Grant

A team of Manhattan College engineering students will travel to Washington, D.C., in one week to compete for a $75,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Manhattan College’s team hopes to win this grant with their proposal for sustainable concrete. The EPA’s program is called P3 and stands for people, prosperity and the planet with the goal of designing solutions for a sustainable future. … Continue reading Engineering Students Compete for a $75,000 EPA Grant

Also on Campus

Intramural Softball Manhattan College reception coordinator Kyle deManicor sent an email to intramural softball participants this in an effort to curb drinking at games. According to the email,  students have reportedly been drinking beer and other alcoholic beverages to Gaelic Park during softball games. “This is unacceptable and needs to stop now,” said deManincor in his email. “If I see anyone drinking, not only will … Continue reading Also on Campus