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New Block Schedule and Core Curriculum to Come in Fall 2026

Sarah Rolka Asst. Features Editor  Starting in the Fall 2026 semester, there will be a new block schedule and changes to the core curriculum for incoming students.  Manhattan University’s (MU) current block schedule went into effect 2014 to 2015; however, there have been complaints over the years from students, faculty and staff. Often reporting that open periods were limited for events and meetings and that there … Continue reading New Block Schedule and Core Curriculum to Come in Fall 2026

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ARCH to AI: MU Welcomes New Program Working With AI  

Professor of Mathematics Lawrence Udeigwe, Director of Arches at MU.   LAWRENCE UDEIGWE / COURTESY  Maizy Swift Senior Writer  The Manhattan University (MU) campus has been adjusting to the usage of artificial intelligence, integrating it into curriculum and welcoming in new ways for students to work with emerging technologies with the help of the ARCH program.  Ashlee Okunonke, a senior computer science major, spoke to The Quadrangle about … Continue reading ARCH to AI: MU Welcomes New Program Working With AI  

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Students Reflect on Changing Campus Atmosphere

Mary Haley, Senior Writer This past academic year has brought a series of noticeable but gradual changes to campus life, particularly in how students use shared spaces. From the campus quad to Kelly Commons, shifts in dining options, gathering spots and commuter routines have altered the daily flow of student activity and interaction. While some of these updates have been welcomed, others have required adjustment, … Continue reading Students Reflect on Changing Campus Atmosphere

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Consistency and Growth, Life of a College Flower 

Zendrah Bonnick, Asst. News Editor  Over the years, Manhattan University (MU) has gone through numerous changes, altering and modernizing in some areas of campus while still maintaining its more classical brick and mortar buildings.    The Quadrangle spoke to members of the student body about the atmosphere of the university’s physical environment. Students discussed areas on campus that may go overlooked, and the role of nature, … Continue reading Consistency and Growth, Life of a College Flower 

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Features

Once a Jasper, Always a Jasper: The Evolving Student Experience from MC to MU

Left to Right — Nikita Shany, Juliana Bambina, Julia Meyer and Leyla J. Mercado. GRACE NARIANI / COURTESY Leyla J. Mercado Features Editor and Asst. Social Media Editor  In recent years, Manhattan College’s (MC) transition to Manhattan University (MU) has coincided with a broader shift in the student experience. The change brought an evolving institutional identity, reshaping what it means to be a Jasper within a newly … Continue reading Once a Jasper, Always a Jasper: The Evolving Student Experience from MC to MU

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Changes That Go Beyond the MU Campus: Growth, Global Reach, and Reputation

School seal that was created back when the school was called Manhattan College.   MISHA JABAL-ABADI / THE QUADRANGLE  Misha Jabal-Abadi  Asst. Production Editor   In recent years, a series of changes have reshaped Manhattan University’s (MU) community and extended its reputation beyond Riverdale. The expansion of professional programs, ongoing campus renovations and an increasingly diverse and evolving student body have collectively influenced the university’s academic and professional … Continue reading Changes That Go Beyond the MU Campus: Growth, Global Reach, and Reputation

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Arts & Entertainment

Innovation in Print: Student Publications Navigate Independence and Funding at MU

Head editors of Lotus Magazine pictured together.   MARY HALEY / THE QUADRANGLE  Maddie Rosado Managing / News Section Editor Student-run publications at Manhattan University (MU) continue to navigate independence, faculty collaboration and ongoing financial constraints as they evolve on campus. Despite these pressures, students and faculty advisors say each publication remains focused on supporting student writing, research and creative expression. Within the network of campus … Continue reading Innovation in Print: Student Publications Navigate Independence and Funding at MU

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A Comeback Story: The Reinvention of MU’s Film Scene

Some of the students behind the Sixth Borough Film Festival.  MANHATTAN UNIVERSITY PHOTOSHELTER / COURTESY  Joshua Reichard Assistant A&E Editor Manhattan University’s (MU) film program is making a comeback both on and off campus. After the film minor was cut due to past financial constraints, it has now been reinstated, signaling support from the university’s administration. The program, approved in December, is now accepting new … Continue reading A Comeback Story: The Reinvention of MU’s Film Scene

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MU’s Changing Liberal Arts Landscape

Zeke Jazwinski Sports Editor Manhattan University, which is now known for its engineering program, was once known for having a highly respected liberal arts program. In what some could call the media capital of the world, it’s no wonder that it would make sense for Manhattan to have a great program with such great opportunities in New York City. However, with budgets cut coming from … Continue reading MU’s Changing Liberal Arts Landscape

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