May 2017 News

  1. Briana Matazinsky

    Four Jasper Sport Programs Earn NCAA APR Public Recognition Awards

    The NCAA recognized Manhattan College’s golf, softball, women's basketball and women's cross country teams.

  2. Seniors volunteering

    Five Graduating Seniors Accepted into Postgraduate Volunteer Programs

    The students will continue the College’s mission of service and social justice.

  3. Paulina Ochoa-Figueroa

    Paulina Ochoa-Figueroa ’17 Named a Fulbright Finalist

    Ochoa-Figueroa is Manhattan College’s first Fulbright finalist since 2004.

  4. Students at the top of Rockefeller Center

    Top 5 Reasons to Join Arches

    The Arches program is the premiere living-learning community for first-year students at Manhattan College. Here’s why you should join.

  5. Manhattan College Commencement

    Manhattan College Celebrates 2017 Commencement Exercises

    Close to 1,000 graduates participated in Manhattan College's Commencement exercises on May 18 and 19 in Draddy Gymnasium. John Evans '17 and Lorraine Brancale '17 (M.S.) spoke on behalf of the class of 2017 at Undergraduate and Spring Commencement, while Thomas Moran '74 and Bettye H. Perkins were this year's honorary degree recipients.

  6. Chris Hoey

    Christopher Hoey '17 Receives Gunn Medal for Leadership and Service

    The Joseph J. Gunn ’30 Medal is one of the College’s highest undergraduate honors.

  7. students participating in the business analytics competition at manhattan college

    Business Analytics Team Harnesses Big Data for Bigger Rewards

    With one-on-one tutorials from faculty mentor Dr. Musa Jafar, a diverse team of students discovers the art and science of decision-making.

  8. Leo blackboard

    Three Engineering Students Receive ACEC Scholarships

    The American Council of Engineering Companies honors Manhattan College students for their academic success and work experience.

  9. Manhattan College

    Lorraine Brancale ’17 (M.S.) Speaks on Behalf of Classmates at Spring Commencement

    The Spring Commencement valedictorian, Brancale earned a 4.0 grade point average in the mental health counseling program, while completing three different fellowships.

  10. compost crew works in the lee hall garden

    Growing Community Shrinks Campus Footprint

    With support of college and greater NYC community, Therese Kelly ’17 launched a closed-loop organic waste recycling program on campus.

  11. Manhattan College

    Manhattan College Continues to Receive Recognition in Forbes Best Value Colleges

    Forbes highlights Manhattan College’s ideal location and alumni network.

  12. John Evans

    John Evans ’17 Receives Carty Valedictory Medal, Addresses Class of 2017

    Blind since the age of 5, Evans is a published author and graduated with an English major, a history minor and a medieval studies minor.

  13. Tags on a map

    Mapping Memories: The Class of 2017 Looks Back on Defining Moments

    As their time at the College comes to an end, the Class of 2017 plots points on a map of the world — from Riverdale to Reykjavik — to share with us where their favorite Jasper moment took place.

  14. day of service

    Day of Service Volunteers Lead Outreach Across New York City

    Participants of the College-wide event contributed to numerous community service projects in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens on April 29.

  15. Hilary Dubose in classroom

    College Strengthens Ties to Holy Land with Visit from CRS Country Representative

    Hilary Dubose, the Catholic Relief Services country representative for Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza, visited campus to discuss her human development work and the College’s partnership with CRS.

  16. Pamela Chasek at the United Nations

    Chasek Commemorates 20 Years of Model UN in Closing Remarks

    Longtime adviser and co-founder of Earth Negotiations Bulletin encourages students to think globally but act locally.

  17. Ed Brown

    College Mourns the Loss of Edward Brown, Ph.D. '61

    Brown was a longtime physics professor and former dean of the School of Science.

  18. Google office

    Computer Science Majors Play Secret Agent at Annual Google Games

    Two groups of Manhattan College students solve a fictitious crime at the annual knowledge-building competition in New York City, one of which was ranked ninth among 20 teams entered in the Games.

  19. Mechanical engineers at competition

    Mechanical Engineers Take Home Top Prize in Energy Savings Competition

    The Manhattan College team captured a $10,000 prize.