August 2014

News

 

Money Magazine Ranks Manhattan College 40th Among Best Colleges in the Country
Manhattan College tops the inaugural Best Colleges ranking, which evaluates educational quality, affordability and career outcomes. READ MORE»


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Manhattan College Receives National Science Foundation Grant
NSF selects College’s Rostislav Konoplich Ph.D.,, professor of physics, and his students to conduct extensive research on Higgs boson, the subatomic particle that accounts for the creation of mass.

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Manhattan College Receives Second National Science Foundation Grant
College obtains funding to support and promote engineering education for middle and high school teachers. READ MORE»

 

Communication Student is Likely Youngest Elected Official in Westchester County
Once a Valhalla Viking and now a Manhattan Jasper, Anthony Amiano ’15 advocates for education reform as a member of the Valhalla School Board. READ MORE»


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On Campus

 

Manhattan College Cultivating Next Generation of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Students and Educators
A new center for educators backed by the National Science Foundation, combined with Manhattan’s tried and true programs for high school students, keep the College at the forefront of STEM education. READ MORE»


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Professor Investigates Connection Between Virtual Worlds in Video Games and Religion; Fosters Student Research and Publications
Robert Geraci releases new book on how video games might play a role in the religious options of modern life and publishes paper with student as a result of NSF grant. READ MORE»


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History Professor Julie Leininger Pycior Publishes Book on Mexican-American Activism
Historian Julie Leininger Pycior, Ph.D., professor of history at Manhattan College, recently published her newest book, Democratic Renewal and the Mutual Aid Legacy of US Mexicans. READ MORE»

 

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Manhattan College Partners with Bloomberg for Education
The finishing touch on the College’s state-of-the-art finance lab prepares business majors to succeed in a challenging employment industry. READ MORE»

 

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Athletics

 

Kate Bowen named ECAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Kate Bowen, the Manhattan College Class of 2014 Valedictorian and a First Team All-MAAC softball player, was selected as one of six recipients of the ECAC Scholar Athlete of the Year Award. READ MORE»


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National champion coach Nick McDonough joins Manhattan Cross Country and Track and Field programs
Nick McDonough, who led NYU to an NCAA National Championship in cross country and has 16 years of head coaching experience, is Manhattan College’s new cross country and women’s track and field head coach, Noah D. LeFevre, Manhattan's Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, announced on Aug. 8. READ MORE»


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Men's basketball to play in ESPN's 24-hour College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon
Manhattan College will take on the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Mass. as part of ESPN's 24-hour College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. on ESPN2.

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Alumni

 

Manhattan College Teams Up With Alum to Give Local Middle School Students a Roadmap to Success
DREAM University, a new five-week literacy and physical education program at Manhattan College, helps students maintain skill sets and active lifestyles during the summer. READ MORE»

 

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23rd Annual Manhattan College Reality Retreat
Join Manhattan College alumni and friends for the 23rd annual Reality Retreat, held at the Bishop Molloy Retreat House in Jamaica Estates, Queens, N.Y. from Sept. 12-14. The faith-building weekend will feature guest speakers, delicious food, enriching fellowship and camaraderie, and opportunities to partake in the sacraments of the Eucharist, Reconciliation and Anointing. Registration is required. REGISTER»

 

Track and Field/Cross Country Reunion
Any Jasper that has ever donned a Manhattan Track & Field or Cross Country uniform is invited to experience an unforgettable day, reacquainting with old teammates and friends on Oct. 4. Registration is required. REGISTER»

 

2014 Athletic Hall of Fame
Manhattan College is proud to announce its eight-member Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2014. The 2014 Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Nov. 8. READ MORE»

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