--- title: "Manhattan University Names Christina Cercone, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering " url: "/news/archive/2026/08/manhattan-university-names-christina-cercone-phd-assistant-dean-of-the-school" type: article date: 2026-08-20 updated: 2026-08-20 --- # Manhattan University Names Christina Cercone, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering # Manhattan University Names Christina Cercone, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering The civil engineering alumna and associate professor will lead student support, curricular innovation, and industry partnerships in her new role. Image ![Christina Cercone, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Assistant Dean of Manhattan University’s School of Engineering.](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-08/horizontal-Christina-Cercone.png?h=c080fe6d&itok=oH3NpdHY) RIVERDALE, N.Y. — Manhattan University is pleased to announce the appointment of Christina Cercone, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, as Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering. The appointment reflects her long-standing dedication to student development and curricular growth at Manhattan University. > "I'm excited to welcome Dr. Cercone onto the Dean's Office team," said Kathryn Jablokow, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Engineering. "She brings a unique blend of experience in student advising, educational initiatives, and curricular research that will serve the School of Engineering well as we explore new innovations in programming." An alumna, Dr. Cercone earned her B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from Manhattan University and her Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Lehigh University. She has more than a decade of experience in engineering education, having served as assistant chairperson, academic advisor, and outreach coordinator for the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, where she designed curricula, mentored more than 1,000 students, and built industry partnerships. She is also Assistant Director of the 40-year-old Summer Engineering Awareness Program, co-founded the Society of Women Engineers Alumni Group at Manhattan University, and serves as Principal Investigator on a National Science Foundation-funded grant modernizing civil engineering curricula nationwide. As Assistant Dean, she will collaborate with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and corporate partners to advance academic excellence and educational innovation within the School of Engineering. **Media Contact:** Robert Cole Executive Director of Marketing and Communications Manhattan University Phone: [718-862-7993](tel:7188627993) Email: [Academics](/news?category%5B232%5D=232) [Faculty Accolades](/news?category%5B234%5D=234) ### About Manhattan University Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Lasallian Catholic institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. Manhattan University offers programs that integrate a broad liberal arts education coupled with a concentration in specific disciplines in the arts and sciences with professional preparation in business and engineering, ensuring graduates will excel in their chosen fields. The University consists of the Kakos School of Arts & Sciences, the O’Malley School of Business, and the School of Engineering. For further information, please visit [www.manhattan.edu](https://www.manhattan.edu).