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Introducing the Aimee and Michael Kakos ’58 School of Science

By Angelina Persaud and Mary Haley, Asst. News Editor & Staff Writer The School of Science has received a $15 million donation from Aimee and Michael Kakos ‘58 and is being formally renamed to the Kakos School of Science to honor the donors.  The gift will be divided into various categories and used to support a wide range of learning and research opportunities for students … Continue reading Introducing the Aimee and Michael Kakos ’58 School of Science

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Dr. Marcy Peteroy-Kelly Appointed New Dean of Science

By Jocelyn Visnov, Production Editor/Web Editor Manhattan College has welcomed a new dean to the Jasper community. Marcy Peteroy-Kelly, Ph.D., now serves as the dean of the School of Science and a tenured professor of biology as of July 1, 2022.  The search committee for the new Dean of Science was led by the dean of engineering, Tim Ward, Ph.D. As chair of the search … Continue reading Dr. Marcy Peteroy-Kelly Appointed New Dean of Science

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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

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Two National Science Foundation Grants Awarded to Manhattan College Faculty

The National Science Foundation has awarded Manhattan College faculty two grants to fund particle physics research and to launch an Engineering Scholars Training and Retention Center at the college. Rostislav Konoplich, Ph.D. and professor of physics will use the funds to conduct further research on the Higgs boson particle, while Sister Mary Ann Jacobs, Ed.D., assistant professor of education and Zahra Shahbazi, Ph.D., assistant professor … Continue reading Two National Science Foundation Grants Awarded to Manhattan College Faculty

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Manhattan College Launches Environmental Science Major

Manhattan College is getting a little greener this semester thanks to the launch of a new environmental science major. This fall, MC will begin offering both Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in environmental science. Recently hired professor Yelda Balkir will serve as the program director for the new major. “Out of the six Lasallian universities and colleges in the United States,” Balkir … Continue reading Manhattan College Launches Environmental Science Major

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