Alumni

  1. Image of Dr. Anthony D. Mercando ’76

    ARCHtalk Series Debuts with Dr. Anthony D. Mercando’s “AI in Health Care: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”

    Manhattan University’s inaugural lecture in its ARCHtalk series by Anthony D. Mercando, M.D., titled “AI in Health Care: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” was held on Thursday, February 26, at Manhattan University. Dr. Mercando is a 1976 summa cum laude graduate of the University with a degree in electrical engineering. He then went on to earn his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology.

  2. Image of Milo Riverso, ’81, Ph.D., P.E., and Thomas Z. Scarangello, ’79 and ‘82, P.E.

    Two Manhattan University Alums Elected to Prestigious National Academy of Engineering

    Manhattan University proudly announced that two of its graduates – Milo Riverso, ’81, Ph.D., P.E., and Thomas Z. Scarangello, ’79 and ‘82, P.E., have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Class of 2026.

  3. Image of Solange Thomas Dowden ’26

    A Jasper Engineer’s Journey from Grenada to Manhattan University

    Originally from Grenada, Solange Thomas Dowden ’26 charts a global path to Manhattan University, blending chemical engineering, cosmetic science, and entrepreneurship. Her journey reflects a commitment to innovation, problem-solving, and creating impact across industries and cultures.

  4. Image of Dr. Anthony D. Mercando ’76

    Dr. Anthony D. Mercando ’76 to Inaugurate ARCHtalk Series at Manhattan University

    Manhattan University launches the ARCHtalk series with Dr. Anthony D. Mercando ’76. The lecture titled, “AI in Health Care: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” will take place on Thursday, February 26 at 5:00pm in Kelly Commons on the Manhattan University campus.

  5. Jose Minaya ’94, Manhattan University alumnus, shown in a professional portrait wearing a dark jacket and light blue shirt.

    Jose Minaya ’94: A Manhattan Education, A Global Impact

    For more than 70 years, Manhattan University has hosted the De La Salle Medal Dinner, honoring public figures whose lives reflect Lasallian Catholic values. The 2026 ceremony will recognize alumnus Jose Minaya ’94, whose journey from New York City neighborhoods to global financial leadership exemplifies those ideals.

  6. Image of Ambassador Charles A. Gargano ’79 and Manhattan University President Frederick Bonato, Ph.D.

    Manhattan University Announces Major Gift From Ambassador Charles A. Gargano ’79 (MSCE)

    Manhattan University has renamed its historic campus arches in honor of Ambassador Charles A. Gargano, P.E. ‘79, following his $1 million donation. This significant gift from the School of Engineering alumnus will support the university while permanently cementing his legacy at the entrance to the iconic Quadrangle.

  7. Image of Lisa Daley ’93

    Lisa Daley ’93 Helping NYC's Most Vulnerable

    Lisa Daley ’93 traces an unconventional journey from Jamaican immigrant and Division I athlete to lawyer, nurse, and newly appointed New York City Family Court judge. Driven by a lifelong commitment to service, she brings compassion, lived experience, and interdisciplinary expertise to some of the city’s most vulnerable communities.

  8. Image of distinguished Manhattan University alumnus Sebastian Castillo

    Manhattan University Celebrates Distinguished Alumnus and Acclaimed Novelist Sebastian Castillo ’11

    Manhattan University is proud to celebrate distinguished alumnus Sebastian Castillo ’11, whose growing prominence in the literary world has earned national recognition.

  9. Image of Thomas and Alice O'Malley as they were named Affiliated members of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools

    Thomas and Mary Alice O’Malley affiliated into the Brothers of the Christian Schools

    Manhattan University proudly announced that Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Mary Alice O’Malley were named Affiliated members of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, the highest honor bestowed by the Brothers.

  10. Image of Manhattan University

    Crochet Club and ASME Join in Operation Baby Shower

    Carol Ann O’Connor ’15 spearheads the effort to provide heartwarming gifts for expecting military families.

  11. photo of gerard caccappolo

    Telecom Executive Gerard J. Caccappolo ’63 to Speak at Manhattan University Graduate Commencement and Receive Honorary Degree

    Caccappolo, an alumnus and accomplished senior business executive, will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters at Graduate Commencement on May 16, 2025.

  12. photo of anthony fernicola

    Anthony Fernicola ’78 ’82 President, Chief Customer Officer of Salesforce, Inc., to Speak at Manhattan University Undergraduate Commencement and Receive Honorary Degree

    The accomplished alumnus will address undergraduate students on May 17, 2025.

  13. Image of John Jack Powers ‘58

    Manhattan University Mourns the Loss of John "Jack" Powers ‘58

    Manhattan University sadly announced the passing of John “Jack” Powers ’58, a legendary New York City basketball figure who led Manhattan University (then Manhattan College) to the NCAA tournament twice and the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), defeating nationally-ranked West Virginia University and Jerry West in the 1958 NCAA Tournament.  In his senior year, team captain Powers concluded his collegiate career with 1,139 points.

  14. Photo of Jilleen Barrett ’23

    Jilleen Barrett ’23: She’s Got Irish Roots and a Rising Career in the Bronx

    The Irish Echo has named Barrett to its 40 Under 40 list of young achievers.

  15. Photo of Jack Powers ‘58 and Junius Kellogg ‘55

    Jack Powers ‘58 and Junius Kellogg ‘55 nominated for 2025 Naismith Hall of Fame Class

    Two Manhattan Alumni were included on the ballot for the "Contributor" for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame 2025 Class

  16. Photo of Thomas Foley ’92

    Thomas Foley ’92: Leading the Way at NYC Department of Design and Construction

    DCC Commissioner has played a key role in the city’s response to crises.

  17. Photo of Ryan Wheeler '01

    Ryan Wheeler ’01 Helps U.S. Women’s Box Lacrosse Team Blaze New Trail

    For the Jasper lax pioneer, it’s “a capstone moment.”

  18. Photo of Lynn Martin

    Lynn Martin ’98 Cited on Rankings of Most Powerful Women by American Banker and Fortune

    Martin has been president of NYSE Group, a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE), since 2022. NYSE Group includes the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the world’s largest stock market and premier venue for capital raising, as well as four fully electronic equity markets and two options exchanges. She is also chair of Fixed Income & Data Services at ICE.

  19. Photo of Sonia Kreidenweis

    Atmospheric Expert Elected into the National Academy of Engineering

    Sonia Kreidenweis ’83, University Distinguished Professor in the department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University, is the newest Jasper and second alumnae to be elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), bringing the University’s total to 19. She was recognized by the academy “for elucidating the impact of aerosols on climate, linking chemical composition and cloud formation capacity.”

  20. male and female student mentees

    Manhattan College Mentoring Program Adds Virtual Feature

    Online site offers expanded access for students and alumni connections

  21. Honorees John A. Catsimatidis and Raymond W. Kelly with President Milo Riverso

    Manhattan College Honors Raymond W. Kelly ’63 And John A. Catsimatidis At Its Annual De La Salle Medal Dinner

    Former NYC Police Commissioner and CEO of the Guardian Group, and Chairman and CEO of the Red Apple Group Praised at Manhattan College’s Premier Fundraising Event

  22. Photo of Connor Hapward and President Milo Riverso

    Connor Hapward ’24 Awarded Joseph J. Gunn ’30 Alumni Medal From Manhattan College

    The Student-Athlete Embodies the Lasallian Values That Are Key to the College’s Mission

  23. Photo of Saran Camara '21 named USAID Donald M. Payne Fellowship

    Saran Camara ’21 Receives Prestigious Payne Fellowship From USAID

    First Manhattan College Alumna to Achieve This Recognition

  24. ACE Day Event

    Manhattan College Hosts ACE Mentor Day

    The ACE Day event was attended by 129 guests, including 66 high school students.      

  25. James Patterson

    Manhattan College Honors Rising Stars with James Patterson ’69 Scholarships

     The best-selling author continues his legacy of philanthropy and support for students.      

  26. Fall Campus

    Manhattan College Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Announced

    Six individuals and one team will be honored on November 11.      

  27. De La Salle Third Floor Dedication

    The O'Malley School of Business at Manhattan College Unveils Transformation of Third Floor, De La Salle Hall

    The renovations bring a learning environment that combines modern aesthetics with the latest in educational technology.       

  28. Fall Campus

    Forbes Ranks Manhattan College as One of the Best U.S. Colleges in 2023

    The College’s median 10-year alumni salary topped $148,000.      

  29. Manhattan College Campus

    Manhattan College Ranks Fifth For Earnings Performance of its Graduates in Washington Monthly’s College Rankings

    The College is also ranked in the top 30 among all Master’s Colleges and Universities in the country.      

  30. Yankee Stadium

    Manhattan College to Celebrate Bronx Anniversary at Yankee Stadium

    The College will be acknowledged during a special pre-game ceremony.      

  31. Winston Peters

    Program Director of Manhattan College’s Entrepreneurship Center Appointed to the Bronx Economic Development Corporation

    Winston Peters ’02, is one of five new members chosen at the non-profit organization.       

  32. Aerial Banner

    Manhattan College Soars to New Heights with Aerial Promotional Campaign

    The campaign will reach both beachgoers and alumni throughout the summer.      

  33. Dr. Milo Riverso

    Manhattan College Names Milo Riverso, Ph.D., P.E. as its New President

    Dr. Riverso succeeds Brother Daniel Gardner, FSC, to become the College’s 21st president.      

  34. Angelus Bell Ceremony

    The Blessing of the Angelus Bell Celebrates Historic Moment for Manhattan College

    The ceremony was part of the College’s 100 years in the Riverdale section of the Bronx commemoration.      

  35. School of Liberal Arts Celebration

    Liberal Arts Alumni Honored at First Annual Alumni Celebration

    The John Paluszek ’55 First Generation Student of Excellence Scholarship Announced   

  36. Brother Daniel Gardner and Michael Wirth

    Annual De La Salle Medal Dinner Raises a Record $3.6 Million for Manhattan College

    Chevron chairman and CEO Michael K. Wirth was the 2023 honoree.   

  37. Fall Community Engagement Fair

    Community-Campus Collaboration is an Opportunity to Build Long-Lasting and Successful Partnerships

      These partnerships provide major benefits for both Manhattan College students and for the organizations that employ them.   

  38. Jose Minaya

    Jose Minaya '94 Appointed to the Manhattan College Board of Trustees

    The Nuveen CEO is responsible for the company’s day to day operations and grew up in Washington Heights   

  39. Stephen J. Squeri

    Stephen J. Squeri ’81,’86 (MBA), Appointed Chair of Manhattan College’s Board of Trustees

    American Express Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Succeeds Thomas O’Malley   

  40. Entrepreneurship Center

    New Entrepreneurship Center to Serve as a Creative and Collaborative Hub for Manhattan College Students

    The opening ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, March 2 at 4:30 p.m.   

  41. Congressman Michael Lawler and Skylar Rossi

    Congressman Michael Lawler '09 Returns to Manhattan College to Discuss 2023 Congressional Agenda With Students

    The freshman representative spoke about a variety of issues at the February event.

  42. James Patterson

    Newest Class of James Patterson ’69 Scholarships Awarded at Manhattan College

    The best-selling author continues supporting students at his alma mater.   

  43. Title IX Halftime Ceremony

    Borough President Vanessa Gibson Joins Manhattan College Women’s Basketball Team to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX

    Marianne Reilly, Manhattan’s director of athletics honored as a “trailblazer” for being part of the first women’s varsity basketball team.    

  44. Women in STEM Panel

    Women in STEM Event Brings Together Alumnae, Faculty and Students to Share their Professional, Academic and Research Accomplishments

    The event introduced prospective students to the unique opportunities that await them at Manhattan College. 

  45. George Sheehan Statue

    Christian Brothers Academy Dedicates Statue to Manhattan College Track and Field Legend

    George Sheehan dedicated much of his life to the pursuit of excellence as a competitive runner

  46. Thomas Scarangello

    Manhattan College Announces Two Major Administrative Appointments

    Colette Geary, ’82 has been appointed interim vice president for mission and strategic initiatives and Kevin Cavanagh, ’96 ’00 is named the new vice president of enrollment management.

  47. Thomas Scarangello

    Thomas Scarangello ’79 Joins Manhattan College Board of Trustees

    The Manhattan graduate has more than 40 years of experience in structural engineering.

  48. Eileen Murray '80

    Eileen Murray ’80 Addressed Corporate Leadership and Navigating Economic Volatility at Annual Gargano Lecture

    Murray discussed her 40-year career on October 27.

  49. Michael and Aimee Kakos and Brother Daniel Gardner

    Michael Kakos and Aimee Kakos Give $15 Million Gift to Manhattan College’s School of Science

    Gift will support what will now be known as the Aimee and Michael Kakos '58 School of Science at Manhattan College.

  50. Manhattan College Spring Campus

    Manhattan College Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Announced

    Eight individuals will be inducted, and two teams will be honored on November 12.  

  51. Portrait photo of Miguel Díaz-López ’20

    Miguel Díaz-López ’20 Awarded NASA and Department of Defense Fellowships

    The Manhattan College alumnus will work alongside NASA scientists and mentors at the organization’s facility as he researches spacecraft landings.

  52. Eunice Nazar at the Spring Honors Convocation

    Eunice Nazar ’22 Receives Joseph J. Gunn ’30 Medal

    Nazar has spent her four years in college serving others and excelling academically.

  53. Rachel Bowers smiling on campus

    Rachel Bowers ’22 (M.A.) Named Manhattan College’s Graduate Valedictorian

    Bowers will graduate with a master’s degree in school counseling.

  54. Haley O'Connell sitting in classroom

    Haley O’Connell ’18, ’19 (M.S.) Brings Special Education Background to Nearby Public School

    O’Connell currently teaches at P.S. 81, minutes away from campus.

  55. Jessie Rising posing with a Jaspers-branded softball

    Jessie Rising ’22 Named Undergraduate Valedictorian

    A biology major and captain of the Jaspers’ softball team, Rising will be the student speaker at Undergraduate Commencement.

  56. Jasper contingent marching in St. Patrick's Day parade

    Pipes and Drums Band Returns to NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

    Band members also appeared on NBC’s TODAY on Thursday morning.

  57. Portrait photo of John Desmarais

    John Desmarais ’85 to Receive 2022 De La Salle Medal

    Desmarais is the founding partner of Desmarais LLP, an intellectual property law firm.

  58. Yearbook photo of Father Joseph Nearon

    Father Joseph Nearon ’50, SSS: A Leader Among Black Catholics

    Nearon was a pioneer in early integration efforts surrounding intercollegiate athletics, student government and Catholicism.

  59. Graphic honoring Ken Bouyer

    Ken Bouyer ’90 Honored as One of 27 Influential Leaders by AACSB International

    Bouyer is Ernst & Young's Americas Director of Inclusiveness Recruiting.

  60. Tim Murphy assisting someone in his job with New Orleans Dept of Health

    Tim Murphy ’10 Brings Love of New Orleans to New Career in Public Health

    After falling in love with the Big Easy during college, Murphy is making an impact in his new home.

  61. Portrait photo of Ahmid Mohammed Murtada

    Ahmid Mohammed Murtada ’22 Earns Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad

    Murtada will travel to Venice, Italy, in the spring.

  62. Steve Squeri portrait photo

    Stephen J. Squeri ’81, ’86 (MBA), Chairman and CEO of American Express, Donates $10 Million to Manhattan College

    The building that houses Smith Auditorium and the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers will be named Squeri Hall.

  63. Lynn Martin at De La Salle Medal Dinner

    Lynn Martin ’98 Named President of the New York Stock Exchange

    Martin is a graduate of Manhattan College’s School of Science.

  64. Sydney Harwood holding a soccer ball

    Sydney Harwood ’21, ’22 (M.S.) One of 10 Finalists for NCAA Senior CLASS Award

    The women’s soccer standout has a chance at the top honor given to a women’s soccer scholar-athlete.

  65. Portrait photo of Ally Mejia

    Ally Mejia ’22 Selected for Television Academy Foundation’s Summer Fellows Program

    A first-generation college student, Mejia is one of 50 students selected from across the country.

  66. James Patterson signing books on campus

    Twenty Manhattan College Students Receive James Patterson ’69 Scholarships

    The best-selling author and philanthropist continues to support students from his alma mater.

  67. Photos of Gunn medal winners Nadia Itani and Matt Sweeney

    Nadia Itani ’21, Matt Sweeney ’21 Are the 2021 Gunn Medal Recipients

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

  68. Photo of Jeremy Capuder in front of house

    Jeremy Capuder ’21 is Class of 2021 Valedictorian

    Capuder will be the student speaker at the 2021 Undergraduate Commencement.

  69. Miguel Diaz-Lopez sitting on canal

    Miguel Díaz-López ’20 is the Student Speaker at 2020 Undergraduate Commencement

    Díaz-López is currently enrolled in the mechanical engineering Ph.D. program at Johns Hopkins University.

  70. Robert Liberto standing outside Cardinal Hayes

    Young Alumni Share How College Shaped Their Career Success

    Six young professionals reflect on how their time at Manhattan College shaped their job success after graduation.

  71. Model UN team on Google Meet

    Outstanding Delegation: Manhattan College Team Honored at Virtual Model UN

    The group dealt with many pandemic obstacles to shine at the global conference.

  72. Matt Padre holding his baseball bat

    Matt Padre Selected as Candidate for Senior CLASS Award

    Padre, an accounting major, is on track to graduate in May of 2021 and carries a 3.94 grade point average.

  73. Alec Saltikoff portrait photo

    Alec Saltikoff '04 (M.S.) to Speak on Global Sustainability at Annual Gargano Lecture

    Satikoff will discuss ways to deliver green energy on March 16.

  74. Luke Hanson holding a lacrosse stick

    Luke Hanson Selected as One of 20 Nationwide Nominees for Senior CLASS Award

    The men's lacrosse standout and current graduate student has earned a 4.0 GPA in three semesters.

  75. Shayla Gramajo wearing mask

    Shayla Gramajo '22 Advocates for Students and Patients During the Pandemic

    A biology major and chemistry minor, Gramajo is gaining first-hand healthcare experience.

  76. Courtney Warley taking a jump shot in basketball game

    Courtney Warley ’21 Named One of 30 Nationwide Nominees for Senior CLASS Award

    A double major in finance and management, Warley is one of the top players on the women’s basketball team.

  77. Mark Blenner '04 in the lab with colleagues

    Chemical Engineer Awarded Presidential Early Career Award

    Mark Blenner ’04 was nominated for his work that could someday help enable missions to Mars.

  78. De La Salle statue on campus

    Lasallian Higher Education Network Focuses on Advocacy and Social Justice

    The group is providing leadership opportunities for young people engaged in justice work across the region.