August 2017 News

  1. students pose around a mini cooper car in london

    Counseling Programs Continue Collaboration with Tavistock

    A study abroad group relations experience helps students develop invaluable skills at a renowned hub for mental health training.

  2. Tamara Britt

    Tamara Britt Appointed General Counsel

    In this newly created position, Britt will serve as the College’s principal legal officer.

  3. Semester in New York City

    Urban Studies Program Launches Semester in New York

    Starting in the spring of 2018, the College will offer a study-away Semester in New York City program for students from across the country.

  4. George Knapp '53

    Longtime Trustee George F. Knapp ’53 Passes Away

    Knapp was a trustee for 15 years and received an honorary degree in 2004.

  5. Steve and Stephanie

    Alumni Work to Help Underprivileged Children in Haiti

    Jasper alumni Steve Smith ’89 and Stephanie (George) Minister ’91 serve on the Board of Directors of the United States Foundation for the Children of Haiti.

  6. Fr. Thomas Franks

    Fr. Thomas Franks, OFM Cap. is New College Chaplain

    Fr. Franks is the newest member of Manhattan College’s campus community.

  7. leaves

    Summer Outreach Program Prepares City Teens for College

    From July 24 – 28, the Center for Academic Success hosted its seventh annual Summer Literacy Institute, an immersive learning experience that this year helped 30 rising high school seniors in New York City plan for college.

  8. Zarqa Nawaz

    Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center Continues Innovative Programming

    Comedy writer Zarqa Nawaz and Dartmouth professor Susannah Heschel highlight fall slate.

  9. Baseball collection

    Baseball Historian Tim Reid ’77 Works on Emmy Award-Winning Documentary

    A leading expert on baseball history, Tim Reid ’77 was a primary researcher and adviser on The First Boys of Spring, an award-winning documentary narrated by famed actor Billy Bob Thornton.

  10. Nicholas Jurek and family

    Student Veteran Nicholas Jurek Honored at Yankee Stadium

    The Manhattan College student and former Marine was the Veteran of the Game on Aug. 1.