Manhattan College Hosts ACE Mentor Day
The ACE Day event was attended by 129 guests, including 66 high school students.
Events
RADICAL ACTION Art Show Sheds Light on Dorothy Day's Inner World
Manhattan College's O'Malley Library Gallery hosts exhibit inspired by social activist.
A Festival of Lessons and Carols Ushers in Advent with Annual Time-Honored Tradition
Manhattan College Singers and Orchestra return with timeless sounds of the season at this year’s holiday celebration.
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.
Manhattan College to Host Fair Trade Halloween Sale
The sale is run by students from the O’Malley School of Business.
Pride Center Set for Grand Opening on October 11
The center will serve as a gathering place and supportive environment for the campus LGBTQ+ community.
Manhattan College Explores the Future of Artificial Intelligence with Three Events in October and November
These programs will help to explain and understand the vast impact of AI on all aspects of society.
Manhattan College to Host Annual Fall Open House on Sunday, October 29, 2023
Students and their Families are invited to discover all that Manhattan College has to offer.
Manhattan College Honors Clarence B. Jones, Lawyer and Confidant of Martin Luther King Jr.
U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres also presented Mehnaz Afridi, Ph.D., with the first annual “Dr. Clarence B. Jones I Have a Dream Award.”
Manhattan College to Celebrate Bronx Anniversary at Yankee Stadium
The College will be acknowledged during a special pre-game ceremony.
Manhattan College Soars to New Heights with Aerial Promotional Campaign
The campaign will reach both beachgoers and alumni throughout the summer.
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.
Students Focused on International Food Safety and Security at the Eighth Annual Business Analytics Competition
Manhattan College hosted 23 teams and 88 students.
Manhattan College Celebrates the Class of 2023 at Undergraduate Commencement
Celebrated chef and television host Lidia Matticchio Bastianich delivered the Commencement address and Alixandria James ’23, was the graduating class valedictorian.
Alixandria James ’23 Receives Joseph J. Gunn ’30 Medal
James has spent her four years in college serving others and excelling academically.
Manhattan College Celebrates the Class of 2023 at Graduate Commencement
Former FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro delivered the Commencement address and Oscar Leon ’21, ’22 (M.S.) was the graduating class valedictorian.
Liberal Arts Alumni Honored at First Annual Alumni Celebration
The John Paluszek ’55 First Generation Student of Excellence Scholarship Announced
Rachel Cirelli Receives Diversity Leadership Mentor Award
Cirelli was honored by New York Moves Magazine for her role as a leader in supporting and mentoring students at Manhattan College.
A Rally for Peace Held at Manhattan College to Stand in Solidarity with Ukraine
Several speakers reminded the audience of the tragic toll inflicted by the Russian invasion and called for an end to the war.
Award Winning Poet Eugenia Leigh to Speak as Part of Major Author Reading Series
Leigh’s work has appeared in many publications including The Atlantic and Ploughshares.
The Reelabilities Film Festival Returns to Manhattan College
The films showcase stories real and fictional, about the lives of people coping with disabilities.
Kelly Marin Honored with 2022-23 Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award
Colleagues describe her as a deserving recipient who is highly trustworthy and ethical.
Manhattan College Represents Ukraine at 2023 National Model UN Conference
The conference helps students build critical professional and personal skills.
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.
First Laudato Si Day at Manhattan College Will Present Activities Focusing on Sustainability and Environmental Justice
Manhattan is part of a worldwide community of colleges and universities that are committed to addressing growing environmental challenges.
The Legacy of the War in Iraq 20 Years Later is the Focus of Peace and Justice Week at Manhattan College
This year’s programming will help students gain a better understanding of the war’s legacy and continued relevance today.
Former FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro to Receive Honorary Degree at Manhattan College Graduate Commencement
Nigro was a leader in the department after 9/11 and during the COVID-19 crisis.
Celebrated Chef and Television Host Lidia Matticchio Bastianich to Receive Honorary Degree at 2023 Commencement
The author and restaurateur will deliver the Commencement address at the undergraduate class graduation on May 19.
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.
Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg to Discuss Repentance and Repair at the 2023 Judith Plaskow Lecture on Women and Religion and The Aquinas Lecture
On March 29, Ruttenberg will be the series keynote speaker addressing issues of philosophy, morality, feminism and religion.
The Visiting Room Project Brings Powerful Stories of Incarcerated People to Manhattan College
The traveling oral history and film project presents first-person accounts of serving life in prison without parole.
Manhattan College and SUNY Westchester Community College Sign Transfer Agreement Providing Seamless Pathway to Bachelor’s Degrees for Area Residents
The College is offering robust merit-based scholarships to encourage transfer students to complete their degrees.
Manhattan College to Host Conference on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Education and the Workplace
Thought leaders will discuss the profound implications of AI and the challenges it will bring.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson Delivers First State of the Borough Address at Manhattan College
Gibson unveiled an ambitious agenda for 2023 and congratulated the College on its 100th anniversary in the Bronx.
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.
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.
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.
Merry Christmas from Manhattan College
From all of us at Manhattan College, we wish you a Merry Christmas, blessed New Year, and a happy and healthy holiday season.
Manhattan College Commemorates Advent Afternoon of Reflection
Presentations guide faculty and staff on preparing the spirit and soul for Christmas.
A Festival of Lessons and Carols Returns for Annual Celebration of the Season at Manhattan College
College Singers and Orchestra perform holiday classics and Christmas hymns.
Eileen Murray ’80 Addressed Corporate Leadership and Navigating Economic Volatility at Annual Gargano Lecture
Murray discussed her 40-year career on October 27.
Manhattan College to Hold Open House on Sunday, October 30
Prospective students and families invited to visit campus and begin exploring their Jasper journey.
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.
Major Author Reading Series Returns on October 13
Chuck Hogan and CJ Hauser are coming to campus to discuss their work.
Whitman on Walls Brings Poetry and Film Performance to Gaelic Park
The hybrid production kicks off Manhattan College’s celebration of 100 years in The Bronx.
Manhattan College to Host National Latinx Heritage Month Series Series of Events
The series features a visit from Manhattan College Alumni and CEO of Nuveen, Jose Minaya ’94, as well as weekly cultural-based activities.
Manhattan College Announces Opening of New On-Campus Student Veterans Success Center
Opened in Fall 2022, this state-of-the art center features three distinct spaces, including a quiet study space, a group meeting space, and a more social and collaborative space for student veterans to meet.
Jean Rogers ’86 to Present Inaugural O’Malley Energy Economics Lecture
The Global Head for Environmental, Social and Governance at Blackstone, Rogers will speak on Thursday, April 28.
Sister Norma Pimentel, James McCann to Receive Honorary Degrees at 2022 Commencement
Both honorary degree recipients will deliver congratulatory remarks to the class of 2022.
Mission Month Celebrated Throughout April
More than 30 events are scheduled during April that reflect the College’s Lasallian heritage.
O’Malley School of Business Hosts Virtual Event to Promote Financial Literacy
Annamaria Lusardi, Ph.D., will speak about the importance of financial knowhow on March 30.
Peace and Justice Week Begins with Annual Dorothy Day Lecture
Melissa Cedillo, Colleen Dulle and Eileen Markey will participate in a panel discussion on March 29.
Lindsay Chervinsky to Deliver Annual Christen Lecture on George Washington’s Cabinet
Chervinsky will speak about the importance of our first president’s Cabinet and what those precedents mean today.
John Desmarais ’85 to Receive 2022 De La Salle Medal
Desmarais is the founding partner of Desmarais LLP, an intellectual property law firm.
Manhattan College to Host Bronx Businesses, Community Organizations on February 17
The College will host a discussion on moving beyond recovery and toward prosperity together.
Spring 2022 HGI Center Events Start with Holocaust Remembrance Day
Robert Williams of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum will speak on January 27.
Nobel Laureate Robert J. Aumann Speaks at Manhattan College
Aumann was the keynote speaker at the O’Malley School of Business Research Seminar.
Major Author Reading Series Returns for 12th Year at Manhattan College
Suzanne Cope and Mark Doty will be the featured readers this semester.
Discussion on How Immigrants Have Impacted the Church Set for October 6
Deborah Kanter, Ph.D., has chronicled the impact that Mexican immigrants have had on Catholic parishes in Chicago.
HGI Center Celebrates 25 Years with Full Fall Schedule
On October 5, the Center will host the authors of “We Refuse to be Enemies,” a story about an unlikely friendship.
Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center to Host Fall Events
The Slow Burn, Agitating the Charism, and WAGS Brown Bag series all return.
Surprise Guest to Cap 10th Annual Student Engagement Lecture Series
The annual event will take place from September 21-23 on campus.
Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
The Center has educated students and the community for a quarter century.
Lasallian Education Symposium on De La Salle’s Feast Day
Kevin Ahern, Ph.D., associate professor of religious studies, will be the keynote speaker.
Women’s History Month at Manhattan College
Led by the Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center, the College hosted several events during March.
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.
Acclaimed Poet Richard Blanco to Give Virtual Reading
On March 3, Blanco will participate in Manhattan College’s Major Author Reading Series.
Peace Pole Dedication to Cap Peace and Justice Week
The events will take place virtually and at a safe distance during the final week in February.
Manhattan College to Commemorate Black History Month
Eight events are scheduled to take place during February.
Six HGI Events Begin with Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27
The HGI Center will also host an interdisciplinary teach-in on white nationalism on February 2.
Lynn Martin ’98 to Receive 2021 De La Salle Medal
Martin is the youngest alumna to receive the De La Salle Medal in the event’s history.
Julie Leininger Pycior, Ph.D. to Deliver Annual Dorothy Day Lecture
The Manhattan College professor emeritus will reflect on Day’s life on November 8.
Jia Tolentino Takes Part in Major Author Reading Series on October 22
A staff writer at The New Yorker, Tolentino will host a virtual reading and Q&A.
Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center to Host Virtual Fall Events
The fall calendar begins on Sunday, Sept. 27 with an information session on the Uyghurs.
Tuesday, September 22: Manhattan College to Host Shoe Strike for Climate Justice
The event will take place on the main campus quadrangle.
Student Engagement Virtual Speaker Series Begins with Leslie Odom Jr.
Leslie Odom Jr., Abby Wambach and Rebecca Skloot headline this year's lineup.
Students’ Entrepreneurial Ideas Shine at Virtual Innovation Challenge
Students’ Entrepreneurial Ideas Shine at Virtual Innovation Challenge. The virtual format may have been new, but the levels of competition and audience interest were as high as ever on April 16, when the O’Malley School of Business hosted its annual Innovation Challenge on Facebook Live.
Women’s Week Events Begin on March 3
The celebration begins with Gayatri Gopinath delivering the annual Women and Gender Studies lecture.
Richard Blanco, Jia Tolentino Headline Major Author Reading Series
In its 10th year on campus, the series brings writers to campus for readings and discussion.
Salesforce President and Chief Customer Officer Anthony Fernicola ’78, ’82 (MBA) Receives De La Salle Medal
The dinner raised a record $2.6 million to support Manhattan College students.
Urban Studies Annual Lecture to Focus on How Latino Immigrants Revitalized American Cities
A.K. Sandoval-Strausz, author of Barrio America, will speak on campus on February 27.
Manhattan College to Host Five Events During Peace and Justice Week
The week’s programming will explore people who are doing good in the world.
Shirell A. Gross to Address Students During Black History Month
A former Fortune 500 executive, Gross will speak on Wednesday, Feb. 5.
Sister Norma Pimentel on Crossing Borders: A Catholic Response to Migration
Sister Pimentel will address the relationship between immigrants along the Texas-Mexico border and the Catholic Church on February 19.
Anthony Fernicola ’78, ’82 MBA to Be Honored at 2020 De La Salle Medal Dinner
Fernicola is currently the president and chief customer officer at Salesforce.
Margaret Scull to Discuss Religious and Political Structures in Northern Ireland
Scull will examine the 'soft power' influence religious leaders still possessed in British and Irish politics after the Second World War.
Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols Takes Place on December 8
Manhattan College’s singers and orchestra will perform holiday favorites.
Center for the Study of the Future of Education Welcomes Marc Brackett
On October 30, Brackett will talk about how emotional intelligence affects learning and decision-making.
Major Author Reading Series Returns on October 24
Helen Phillips and Sarah Grieve will discuss their writing on campus.
Manhattan College to Host Safe Halloween on Friday, Oct. 25
The College’s campus will turn into a maze of trick-or-treat delights for local children.
American Shakespeare Company’s Travelling Troupe to Perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare’s beloved comedy comes to campus on October 18.
Manhattan College to Host Rev. James Martin S.J. on Monday, Oct. 7
The conversation will focus on building a bridge between the LGBTQ+ community and Catholic Church.
10th Annual Newman Lecture Tackles the Future of Knowledge in the Information Age
Lance Strate, a founder and first president of the Media Ecology Association, will deliver the keynote lecture.
Costello Lecture Event Includes Mack Holt Lecture, Award Presentation
Mehnaz Afridi, Ph.D., will receive the Costello Excellence in Teaching Award.
Business Analytics Students Break Down New York’s Renewable Energy Plans
Manhattan College hosted its fifth annual Business Analytics Competition.
Manhattan College Salutes Class of 2019
Manhattan College celebrates the 2019 Commencement exercises.
Class of 2019 Stories
This year's graduates have plenty to be proud of as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.
Robert Pulver ’69 to Deliver Spring Commencement Address, Receive Honorary Degree
The former CEO and president of All-State Industries, Pulver will receive an honorary degree in engineering.
Living Lasallian: Mission Month During the Jubilee Year
In 2019, Lasallians around the world commemorate 300 years after De La Salle.
Politico’s Ben White to Discuss the 2008 Financial Crisis
White will speak at the annual Gargano Lecture on Tuesday, April 9.
Upcoming Urban Studies Lecture Focuses on Managing City Pollution
Susan Gallardo will discuss her work in Asia on Monday, April 8.
Women's Week at Manhattan College
A series of events aims to celebrate and empower women in our Lasallian Catholic community.
Center for the Study of the Future of Education to Host Matthew Porricelli and Lorraine Dowler
Porricelli and Dowler will discuss their classroom styles and how to connect with students at all levels.
Online Information Sessions for Graduate Programs Continue Throughout Spring
Students can learn about programs in education and health, engineering, science and business.
Manhattan College to Host Six Events During Peace and Justice Week
The week's programming will explore institutions that have participated in unethical behavior.
Con Edison CEO John McAvoy ’80 Receives De La Salle Medal
Con Edison will also create an endowed scholarship for a Manhattan College student in the STEM field.
Standing Together with Flint
A winter break volunteer experience in Michigan helped business student and graduating senior Olivia Gartland understand the reality of the Flint water crisis.
Chris Scott, Top Chef Finalist and Restaurateur, Kicks Off Black History Month Events
Scott was the keynote speaker at the kickoff dinner on Monday, February 4.
10 Things to Love About Jasper Life
Being a Manhattan College student comes with a lot of perks.
Major Author Reading Series Returns for Spring Semester
Alvaro Enrigue, Laura Sims and Erika Meitner will speak on campus.
Christen Program to Explore How Britain Imagined America Before 1776
University of Virginia history professor S. Max Edelson will discuss the colonial period on Monday, Feb. 4.
Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center Hosts Four Spring Events
The spring schedule of events begins on Thursday, January 24.
2018 Year in Review
2018 Year in Review
Holiday Festivities in New York City for Students on a Budget
The city comes alive each season with fun and affordable ways to enjoy the holidays.
John McAvoy '80 to be Honored at Annual De La Salle Medal Dinner
Con Edison’s CEO will be the guest of honor at the College’s largest annual fundraising event.
Manhattan College to Host Imagination, Inquiry and Innovation Institute
The interdisciplinary event will focus on the art of multiple perspectives.
Celebrating 300 Years of the Lasallian Mission
The Manhattan College community dedicates a community artwork to commemorate the life and legacy of St. John Baptist de La Salle for the Tercentenary.
80 Years after Kristallnacht, HGI Center Continues to Shine Light on Antisemitism
Prior to the annual Schweitzer Lecture, students lit candles to remember victims of the recent tragedy in Pittsburgh.
College Community to Celebrate A Festival of Lessons and Carols on December 2
The annual on-campus Christmas tradition includes songs of the season.
Manhattan College to Host Safe Halloween on Friday, Oct. 26
The College’s campus will turn into a maze of trick or treat delights.
Graduate Open House Set for Tuesday, November 13
Interested students can learn more about the College’s postgraduate programs.
Hara Woltz to Discuss Observations on Works of Art and Science at Annual Newman Lecture
Woltz addresses the destruction and conservation of ecological systems through visual media.
Holocaust, Genocide, and Interfaith Center to Host Four Fall Events
The Center will continue to advance its mission to eradicate human suffering, prejudice, and racism through education.
American Shakespeare Center Returns to Manhattan College
The touring troupe will perform The Winter’s Tale on Friday, October 12.
Center for the Study of the Future of Education to Host Sister Tesa Fitzgerald, CSJ
The founder of Hour Children, Sister Tesa will share ideas to end intergenerational incarceration.
Major Author Reading Series Starts with Poet Fatimah Asghar
Asghar’s work has been featured on PBS, NBC, Teen Vogue and Huffington Post.
Rebecca Traister Headlines Annual Student Engagement Lecture Series
The New York Magazine writer and author will speak on campus on Friday, September 7.
Welcome, Class of 2022!
Fun Fact: 75% of Manhattan College freshmen live on campus — making Move-in Day kind of a big deal!
Manhattan College Awards Degrees to 1,000 Students During 2018 Commencement
More than 1,000 graduates participated in Manhattan College's Commencement exercises from May 16-18 in Draddy Gymnasium.
“Aging While Female” the Focus of Women and Gender Studies Annual Lecture
An expert on ageism, Ashton Applewhite will serve as the keynote speaker on Tuesday, April 17.
Holocaust Memorial Day to Feature Carolyn Enger’s Mischilinge Expose
Enger is a musician who tells the story of a little-known aspect of the Holocaust.
New Yorker Writer Larissa MacFarquhar to Speak about Radical Goodness
MacFarquhar will be the keynote speaker at the annual Aquinas Lecture on April 10.
Manhattan College Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day 2018
A lively contingent of Manhattan College alumni, faculty and friends marched along Fifth Avenue on Saturday, March 17, in the 257th annual New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Urban Studies Historian to Examine Changes in Suburbia
On March 22, Becky Nicolaides, Ph.D., will discuss the contours of change in diversifying suburbia.
College Students Scoop Top 10 Ranking in Unilever Competition
A team of Manhattan students recently placed in the Top 10 of the UniGame, an international business contest from the owners of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.
Leon Neyfakh of Slow Burn Podcast to Discuss Covering Watergate Four Decades Later
Neyfakh’s popular Slate podcast on Watergate details how it’s relevant today.
Ernesto Quiñonez, Kaveh Akbar and Jo Ann Beard Lead Major Author Reading Series
This semester’s version of the Major Author Reading Series begins on Thursday, February 15.
Brendan Pastor, Associate for the United Nations PRME Secretariat, Visits Campus to Discuss Ethics in Management Education
A leader in the international organization will speak at the College on February 21.
Annual De La Salle Medal Dinner Toasts Eileen Murray ’80, Hon. D.Sc. ’15
The event helps support high priority programs such as student scholarships and financial aid.
Palestinian Artists Capture Bethlehem’s Storied Past and Present in Striking New Campus Exhibit
Bethlehem Beyond the Wall, a multimedia exhibition, will be on view at the College from Monday, Feb. 19 to Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Manhattan College Celebrates Black History Month
The month's events kick off on Monday, February 5 with a dinner, performances and an appearance by actor David Roberts.
Máirtín Ó Muilleoir Visits Campus on January 26 to Discuss Modern Belfast
A former Lord Mayor of Belfast, Ó Muilleoir will discuss current affairs in Northern Ireland.
Eileen Murray ’80, Hon.D.Sc.’15 to be Honored at Annual De La Salle Medal Dinner
The Co-CEO of Bridgewater Associates, Murray will be the guest of honor at the College’s largest annual fundraising event.
2017 Year in Review
As 2017 draws to a close, we reflect on the ways the Manhattan College family has connected this year.
Festival of Lessons and Carols to Ring In Christmas Season
On Sunday, Dec. 10, Manhattan College’s singers and orchestra will perform popular Christmas carols and Advent hymns.
Phi Beta Kappa Chapter to Host Paige West at Annual Cardinal Newman Lecture
West will give a lecture titled “Depression, Racism and the Environment.”
Chris Hayes Visits Campus on November 8
The Emmy-winning MSNBC host is the second speaker in the College's Annual Student Engagement Lecture Series.
Samuel Nichols of Catholic Relief Services to Lead Discussion on Humanitarian Efforts
A former program manager for food security, Nichols will speak on campus on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Susannah Heschel to Deliver Talk on Christians, Nazis and the Bible
The chair of Jewish Studies at Dartmouth, Heschel is the keynote speaker at the College’s annual Schweitzer Lecture on Nov. 7.
Jonathan Plucker to Address Achievement Gaps in Elementary Education
Plucker is the co-author of Excellence Gaps in Education: Expanding Opportunities for Talented Students.
Carissa Harris, Ph.D., to Deliver 16th Annual Costello Lecture
A Manhattan College faculty member will also receive the annual Costello Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Alumni Gather at Foot of New NY Bridge to Celebrate Completion of First Span
More than fifty Jaspers have worked on the bridge connecting Westchester and Rockland counties.
Katharine Capshaw ’90, Ph.D., to Be Honored at Fall Honors Convocation
Students will be inducted into Epsilon Sigma Pi honor society during the event.
College Hosting Debate on New York State Constitutional Convention on Sept. 26
Representatives from opposing sides will debate on the upcoming vote.
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. to Speak at Latino Heritage Month Kickoff
The event will serve as the start of a monthlong celebration.
Major Author Reading Series Features High Profile Writers for Eighth Straight Year
Robert Greens, Meghan Kenny and David Eye will come to campus this fall.
Manhattan College to Host Open House on Sunday, Oct. 29
Prospective students and families invited to explore campus, meet faculty and students.
Pulitzer Prize Winner Ewen MacAskill to Discuss Snowden Affair
The reporter from the Guardian will discuss Edward Snowden’s whistleblowing and its effects at the annual Gargano Lecture.
Manhattan College Welcomes Ndaba Mandela, Chris Hayes to Campus This Fall
Mandela and Hayes will kick off the annual Student Engagement Lecture Series.
Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center Continues Innovative Programming
Comedy writer Zarqa Nawaz and Dartmouth professor Susannah Heschel highlight fall slate.
Student Veterans Build Community Centered Around Success at Manhattan College
A homegrown Veterans Success Program has provided a way for student veterans to acclimate to college life and find their place among peers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hilary DuBose of Catholic Relief Services Discusses Humanitarian Efforts
Manhattan College continues to strengthen its partnership with Catholic Relief Services.
Kenyan Ambassador Speaks to Government Students About World Peace
The Republic of Kenya’s permanent representative to the United Nations (U.N.), Ambassador Macharia Kamau, visited campus on Apr. 6 to discuss world affairs with College seniors studying conflict resolution.
Anuk Arudpragasam, Author of One of 2016’s Top 10 Novels, to Read at Manhattan College
Arudpragasam will discuss “The Story of a Brief Marriage,” set during the Sri Lankan civil war.
Plans for Women’s Center Make Headway at Conference to Discuss Assault Prevention
Held on April 7, the first annual Lasallian Women’s Conference focused on women and sexuality, sexual assault and prevention, and ideas for a future resource center that caters to women’s issues.
Acclaimed Author of Young Adult Literature Motivates Students to Start Writing
Christine Seifert, author of the widely popular young adult novel, The Predicteds, gave a lecture on Apr. 5 that outfitted aspiring writers with the skills to draft and publish their own stories.
Manhattan College Announces 2017 Commencement Speakers
Thomas J. Moran ’74, chairman of the board of Mutual of America Life Insurance Company, will address the undergraduate class of 2017 and Bettye H. Perkins, Ed.D., president and chief executive officer of Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers (TSTT), will be the keynote speaker at Spring Commencement.
I’m Not a Girl, I’m a Human: Female Veterans Speak on U.S. Military Panel
Five student veterans from the Schools of Business, Education and Health, Engineering and Liberal Arts spoke on a panel that discussed female empowerment in the military.
Manhattan College to Hold Inaugural Women’s Lasallian Conference
The conversation on Friday, April 7 will center on sexual assault prevention and incorporating mission-based ideals and values.
World Water Day Panel Takes a Stand on Standing Rock
JustPeace invited four speakers of different disciplines to share their perspectives on the Dakota Access Pipeline build for World Water Day 2017.
Kristin Heyer to Discuss Civic Kinship at Annual Aquinas Lecture
On April 6, Heyer will discuss topics surrounding migration and political justice within the frame of Catholicism.
Manhattan College Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day 2017
Manhattan College was well represented during the 2017 St. Patrick's Day Parade, beginning with an appearance on NBC's TODAY.
Renowned Writer Corey Robin to Examine Conservative Political Tradition
Robin will deliver a presentation on The Reactionary Mind: Conservatism from Edmund Burke to Donald Trump.
Veteran Students to Discuss Challenges, Stereotypes and Honor of Women in Military Service
Students at Manhattan College who served in the military will host a panel discussion on March 29.
War and Peace Panel Draws on the Perspective of College Vets
A panel discussion during Manhattan College’s annual Peace Week offered examples of how the U.S. military propagates peace during wartime, as described by students and alumni who served.
Center for the Study of the Future of Education to Host Seminars on Current Issues in Education
Brother Robert Bimonte, FSC, and Nicholas M. Michelli will discuss brain function and social justice during events in March and April.
Noted Climate Scientist Ben Santer Speaks at Manhattan College
Santer will share research discoveries in the field of atmospheric science.
Annual De La Salle Medal Dinner Raises More Than $2 Million for Manhattan College
Stephen J. Squeri, Vice Chairman of the American Express Company, received the De La Salle Medal for his excellence in corporate leadership.
Major Author Reading Series Continues at Manhattan College
Heidi Julavits, Stephen P. Kiernan, Keetje Kuipers, and John Hoppenthaler will speak during spring semester’s M.A.R.S. events.
Manhattan College Commemorates Black History Month
Throughout February, Manhattan College will honor the contributions of African-Americans to history, culture and current events.
Leading Catholic Social Ethicist to Discuss Catholicism and Racial Equality
Fr. Bryan Massingale will speak about cross-racial solidarity within the Catholic Church.
Joanne Freeman Discusses Hamilton: The Man, the Myth, the Musical at Annual Christen Lecture
Yale University professor of history will examine Alexander Hamilton’s life and legacy.
Annual De La Salle Medal Dinner Honors AmEx Vice Chairman Stephen J. Squeri ’81, ’86
The De La Salle Medal Dinner raises essential funds for student scholarships and financial aid.
Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols Returns to Campus
The campus will celebrate the Advent season on Sunday, Dec. 4.
Maud Mandel Discusses Current Relationship Between Muslims and Jews
Mandel will deliver the annual Schweitzer Lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
American Shakespeare Center Touring Troupe Performs Romeo and Juliet on Campus
The Hungry Hearts Tour brings the famed Shakespearean tragedy to Smith Auditorium.
Center for the Study of the Future of Education to Host Diana Reyna, Deputy Brooklyn Borough President
The talk continues the Center’s mission to highlight worldwide educational issues.
Medieval Scholar Examines Unlikely Reflections at 15th Annual Costello Lecture
What do a saint and a heretic have in common? Plenty, according to Sean L. Field, Ph.D.
Megan Sexton, Nicole Dennis-Benn, Christine Poreba to Speak During Semester’s Major Author Reading Series
The trio of writers will read their works, then participate in a one-on-one discussion.
Will Reeve, Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller and Jason Collins Kick Off Annual Lecture Series
The fifth annual Student Engagement Lecture Series begins on Thursday, Sept. 8.
Anniversary Jaspers Toast to Manhattan at 2016 Reunion Weekend
A weekend of events brought hundreds of former Manhattan College students to Riverdale.
National Instructional Design and Delivery Conference Hosted at Manhattan College
From June 29 - July 2, some of the nation's brightest minds will come to the Riverdale campus.
At Second Annual Business Analytics Competition, Jaspers Take First
A growing two-day conference hosted by the School of Business places Manhattan College as a thought leader in the field of business analytics.
Manhattan College Awards More Than 1,000 Degrees to Class of 2016
Manhattan College's undergraduate class of more than 780 students capped the weekend's festivities on May 22.
Manhattan College Celebrates the 2016 Commencement Exercises
The Spring Commencement exercises take place on Saturday, May 21 with the Undergraduate Commencement exercises to come on Sunday, May 22.
Brother Robert Schieler, FSC, to Deliver Undergraduate Commencement Address
The Superior General of the Brothers of the Christian Schools will address Manhattan College’s class of 2016 on May 22.
Jennifer Perrine To Conclude Semester’s Major Author Reading Series
Poet to share her award-winning works on April 28.
Pulitzer Prize Winner Sheri Fink to Deliver Annual Aquinas Lecture
On April 25, Fink will discuss her reporting at a New Orleans hospital after Hurricane Katrina struck.
2015 Innovation Contest: The Year of the App
After receiving dozens of business proposals, the Business School selected eight finalists to present their ideas Shark Tank style — in front of a panel of professors, peers, and business professionals — and compete for a grand prize of $250 in each category: business and social.
Chaumtoli Huq, founder of Law@theMargins, To Speak at Annual Women and Gender Studies Lecture
A labor and employment expert, Huq will discuss the role women are playing in the workforce and community in the U.S. and Bangladesh.
Major Author Reading Series Continues with Best-Selling Author Sam Lipsyte
Renowned author of Venus Drive, Homeland and The Ask to speak at Manhattan College for the biannual reading series on March 31.
Simon Adams, Ph.D. Delivers Annual Cost of War Lecture to Cap Peace Week
Peace Week 2016: Going Beyond Borders takes place March 7-10.
Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center to Host Abrahamic Religions Conference
The two-day event, Feb. 29 – March 1, explores challenges in an age of extremism.
Center for the Study of the Future of Education Hosts Ken Bain on Feb. 18
The author of What the Best College Students Do will lead a workshop on teaching and learning.
Mercedes Ellington to Visit Campus During Celebration of Black History Month
The president of the Duke Ellington Center for the Arts will lead a series of dance and musical performances in Smith Auditorium.
Manhattan College Honors Gary R. Heminger at Annual De La Salle Dinner
The president and CEO of Marathon Petroleum Corporation received the College’s medal of honor at this year's annual gala.
Irish Ambassador David Donoghue to Speak on Campus on Dec. 2
The representative of Ireland to the UN will visit campus and discuss the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.
Bringing Sustainable Change to the Bronx
Manhattan College hosts a forum on creating green jobs in its home borough.
Manhattan College’s Annual Christmas Concert Takes Place on Dec. 6
The College’s Singers and Orchestra will conduct their seasonal performance, A Festival of Lessons and Carols.
NYU Professor Marion Kaplan to Deliver Annual Schweitzer Lecture on Nov. 16
Three-time winner of the National Jewish Book Award to speak at Manhattan on “Jewish Women and Families during Kristallnacht.”
Pulitzer Prize-Winner Adam Johnson to Conclude Fall Semester’s Major Author Reading Series
Award-winning author will share his work at Manhattan College on Nov. 19.
Poet Joanna Klink To Present Her Works at Nov. 12 Major Author Reading Series
Prolific poet will read from her collection on campus.
Performance of “The Guys” to Honor FDNY Lieutenant and Alumnus
The Broadway classic is a tribute to Joseph Leavey ’77, who lost his life in the 9/11 attacks.
Racial Justice Teach-in Held to Increase Understanding of Racism
A prominent Muslim-American activist, Linda Sarsour, will deliver the keynote address on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Set for Nov. 7
Two championship teams and eight individuals make up the 2015 Hall of Fame class.
Open House Takes Place on Sunday, Oct. 25
Prospective students and families invited to explore different College departments and programs.
Major Author Reading Series Continues This Fall
Manhattan College to host three notable authors during the fall semester.
College Honors Fair Trade Month
A series of events will take place around campus in October to raise awareness about sustainable labor practices in the free market.
Former New York Gubernatorial Candidate Zephyr Teachout to Discuss the Influence of Money on Politics
Teachout will visit the Riverdale campus on Thursday, Oct. 15.
William J. Kennedy ’63, Ph.D., To Be Honored at Fall Honors Convocation
Students inducted into prestigious Epsilon Sigma Pi honor society during event.
On Campus : 2015 Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis
Pope Francis stood before the United Nations on Sept. 25 to address a worldwide congregation that included prominent leaders, environmentalists, and Manhattan College students who listened to his historic speech on campus via a live telecast of the event.
Manhattan College Bears Witness to the Pope’s 2015 Apostolic Journey
New York City has a way of dwarfing historic moments in the contiguous and contagious movement of its 8 million-plus inhabitants. But from Sept. 24-25, even the Big Apple couldn’t overshadow the arrival of Pope Francis, as thousands stopped their daily activities to hear a word from or catch a glimpse of His Holiness. From faculty and administrators to students and alumni, the Manhattan College network was there to bear witness: in person, on campus and around the world.
Research Scholars’ Presentations Highlight Student-Faculty Collaboration
On Sept. 18, more than 65 students from five schools presented a summer of discovery with support from faculty mentors.
Meghan Roberts, Ph.D., to Deliver 14th Annual Costello Lecture
Roberts will deliver a lecture titled “Savant Spouses: Love, Marriage and Collaboration in Enlightenment France.”
Manhattan College Welcomes Pope Francis to New York City
In preparation for the Pope’s visit to the U.S. and New York City, members of the Manhattan College community share a special message with Pope Francis.
College Hosts Sustainable September to Focus on Climate Change
Driven by the papal encyclical, the month-long series of events tackles several current environmental issues.
Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center to Host Three Fall Events
The fall’s schedule of events begins on Sept. 9 with Peter B. Gudaitis, President of the National Disaster Interfaith Networks.
What It Takes To Win: Manhattan’s Business Analytics Competition
More than a dozen teams went head-to-head in a two-phase contest at the first annual Business Analytics Conference and Competition (BAC@MC) hosted at Manhattan College from May 19-21. Judged by a panel of faculty advisers and practitioners, a team from Pace University reigned supreme and was awarded a $2,000 grand prize.
Kelly Douglas ’15, Grace Hoffman ’15 Receive 2015 Gunn Medal
For the first time, the College’s highest undergraduate student honor goes to two deserving seniors.
Class of 2015 Celebrates Commencement Ceremonies
The College community, faculty, family and friends gathered from May 14-17 to celebrate the accomplishments of more than 1,000 students receiving master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the Schools of Arts, Business, Education and Health, Engineering, Science, and Continuing and Professional Studies.
Cambodian Mathematician To Deliver Valedictory Address at 2015 Commencement
Kimsy Tor ’15 receives Donald J. Carty Valedictory Medal.
The Class of 2015: In Their Own Words
As they turn their tassels, members of Manhattan College’s Class of 2015 reflect on the last four years and what it really means to be a Jasper.
Manhattan College Announces 2015 Commencement Speakers
Eileen Murray '80 and David J. O'Brien will speak at two spring commencement ceremonies and receive honorary degrees.
Eileen Murray ’80 to Deliver Address at Spring Commencement
A leader in the financial services industry, Murray will give the keynote on May 16.
David J. O’Brien to Deliver Undergraduate Commencement Keynote Address
The leading Catholic scholar and peace activist will address Manhattan College’s graduating class of 2015 on May 17.
Albanian President Bujar Nishani to Visit Manhattan College
President Nishani will greet Manhattan College students and faculty as part of a three-day trip to the U.S.
World-Known Design Maven to Share Business Secrets
Interior designer Anthony Baratta will speak at the college on April 28.
College to Host Conference Honoring Educational Philosopher Martin Buber
The day-long event will feature multiple speakers and topics in philosophy.
Jonathan Kozol, Award-Winning Author and Longtime Educator, to Visit Campus
Kozol will deliver a lecture on race, poverty and inequity in urban schools on April 22.
Manhattan College Stands Up for Social Justice at Anti-Slavery Conference
Experts in slavery and human trafficking to present at conference on April 18.
Michael Garriga to Conclude Semester's Major Author Reading Series
Creative writer and storyteller to present his works at Manhattan College on April 16.
Expert in Native American Archaeology to Present Christen Lecture on March 30
Kevin McBride, Ph.D., will discuss battlefield archeology of the Pequot War.
Theologian and Social Neuroscientist to Speak at Manhattan College’s Aquinas Lecture
Stephen J. Pope and Michael Spezio to present at lecture on April 20.
Gianmarc Manzione ’02 to Return to Campus as Part of Major Author Reading Series
Pushcart Prize-nominated poet and nonfiction writer Gianmarc Manzione ’02 will visit Manhattan College on March 26.
Students, Faculty Examine Racial Issues on Campus and Beyond
In light of the widely publicized deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner and the social unrest that followed, the professors and students at Manhattan College recently organized a Racial Justice Teach-In to recognize and challenge structural racism and white privilege.
Center for the Study of the Future of Education to Host Ruby Payne, Jonathan Kozol
Payne will visit campus on March 25 and Kozol on April 22.
Major Author Reading Series Continues with Poet Gregory Fraser
An esteemed poet and teacher, Fraser will visit campus on Feb. 18.
Manhattan College to Host Youth Homelessness and Human Trafficking Presentation
Kevin Ryan, CEO and president of Covenant House, to speak on Feb. 11.
Famed Actor Ben Vereen to Visit for Black History Month on Feb. 11
The Tony Award winner will speak about a number of topics, including the start of his career as an entertainer after the civil rights movement of the 1960s.
Major Author Reading Series Returns This Spring
Manhattan College will host four critically acclaimed writers, including one alumnus, during the spring semester.
Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center to Host Several EventsDuring Spring Semester
Manhattan College’s HGI Center will focus on the Holocaust and its lingering effects throughout the 2015 spring semester.
College to Honor Richard T. Anderson at Annual De La Salle Dinner
The President of the New York Building Congress has managed major New York City construction projects and maintained growth in the industry.
Ruben Carbonell ’69 Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
The College honored Carbonell on Monday, Nov. 24 with a plaque unveiling ceremony.
Dominic Chianese to Celebrate Italian Heritage on Wednesday, Nov. 19
The veteran actor and tenor will discuss his career and perform classic Italian and American songs.
Orange is the New Black's Barbara Rosenblat to Reflect on Acting Career on Wednesday, Nov. 19
Rosenblat will speak about her role on Orange is the New Black, an Emmy-nominated series on Netflix, and her nearly 40 years of acting and voice experience.
Eight Jaspers Inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame
Several recent graduates headline outstanding 2014 class, including the all-time leading scorer in Manhattan College men’s basketball history.
Major Author Reading Series Concludes with Poet Erica Dawson on Thursday, Nov. 13
Author of Big-Eyed Afraid and The Small Blades Hurt to wrap up the fall M.A.R.S. lecture series.
Annual Schweitzer Lecture To Discuss Early Holocaust Events on Wednesday, Nov. 5
Murray Baumgarten, Ph.D., will deliver a talk entitled The Letters Propelled Me: Resisting Kristallnacht Then and Now.
Manhattan College to Hold Open House on Sunday, Oct. 26
Prospective students and families invited to visit campus and explore different College departments and programs.
Former Dean Robert Vizza Honored at Manhattan College’s Fall Honors Convocation
The former dean of the School of Business receives an honorary doctorate degree.
Manhattan College Celebrates Dedication of Raymond W. Kelly ’63 Student Commons
The transformative, 70,000-square-foot building connects the College’s north and south campuses, offering a state-of-the-art space for student and faculty engagement, learning and recreation.
Major Author Reading Series Welcomes Novelist Ben Marcus on Oct. 23
Manhattan College’s M.A.R.S. program continues with Ben Marcus.
Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center to Host Interfaith Discussion on Current Events in the Middle East on Oct. 20
Religious leaders and scholars to lead open discussion entitled, Jews, Christians and Muslims: Challenging Extremism Today.
Visiting Scholar Caroline Bruzelius to Speak at Manhattan College on Sept. 29
Duke University art history professor is part of Phi Beta Kappa’s Visiting Scholar Program in conjunction with the Costello Lecture Series.
Manhattan College Names Residence Hall Lee Hall
Lee Hall is the first building on campus named after a woman.
Esteemed Authors To Visit Manhattan College this Fall
The College’s Major Author Reading Series (M.A.R.S.) will commence on Sept. 18 with writer Jen McClanaghan.
College’s Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education CenterWelcomes Historian of Religion Charles H. Long
Charles Long to discuss the dilemmas of American religion on Sept. 11.
HGI Center and Religious Leaders Discuss Current Issues in the Middle East
Manhattan College’s Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education (HGI) Center hosted a series of roundtable discussions among more than 100 religious leaders, scholars and individuals from New York City and the local community. The event was planned as a way to discuss and examine the current extremism, prejudice and violence occurring in the Middle East.
Jaspers Return to Riverdale for 145th Reunion Weekend
Graduates of Manhattan College, spanning the classes of 1949 to 2014, reconnected on campus for a weekend of events.
Manhattan College Celebrates the 172nd Commencement Ceremonies
More than 1,000 Jaspers received their diplomas May 17-18, 2014, in Riverdale, N.Y.
College Hosts Annual Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Commissioning Ceremony
During Reunion Weekend, Manhattan College’s detachment of AFROTC — the only one of its kind in New York City — celebrates more than 60 years on campus.
Glen Rock, N.J., Resident and Former College Athlete to Deliver Valedictory Address at Spring Commencement
Valedictorian Kelly Keane ’00, ’14 graduates with a master’s degree in mental health counseling.
Engineering and Construction Trailblazer To Speak at College’s Spring Commencement
Dominick Servedio, executive chairman of STV Group, will also receive honorary doctorate degree during May 17 ceremony.
College To Celebrate Earth Day with Panel Discussion on Urban Green Space
Panel discussion followed by tour of rooftop garden on April 22.
Catholic Relief Services President and CEO To Deliver Undergraduate Commencement Keynote on May 18
College will present Carolyn Woo with honorary doctorate during ceremony.
Manhattan College to Host Film Screening of Flirting with Danger on April 23
Flirting with Danger examines cultural views on sexual assault and will show as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Professor of Spanish Culture and Literature To Present atCervantes Lecture on April 23
Ana Maria Laguna to discuss Cervantes’ "Don Quixote" at annual lecture.
College to Conduct Emergency Drill with FDNY and Con Edison
As part of Manhattan College’s ongoing planning in the event of an emergency situation on campus, the College will conduct a scenario exercise on April 3.
Peace Week Examines The Future of Afghanistan
The Manhattan College community gathered for a series of events, which promoted peace and understanding for a war-torn nation.
Critically Acclaimed Author To Speak at Manhattan College on Russian Cosmism
George Young to present book on Russian cosmism, a philosophical and cultural movement in Russia during the 20th century.
Esteemed Journalist to Discuss Coolie Woman at Manhattan College on Wednesday, April 2
Gaiutra Bahadur, a frequent writer on the culture and politics of global migration, will discuss her 2013 book.
Environmental Expert to Discuss Middle East Peace Process at Manhattan College
Alon Tal to present The Environment and the Middle East Peace Process: A Blueprint for Progress on March 5.
Distinguished Authors To Visit Manhattan College During Spring Semester
The College’s biannual Major Author Reading Series (M.A.R.S.) will begin on March 12 with poet Kwame Dawes.
J.A.B. To Perform at College’s Black History Month Luncheon on Feb. 18
College’s Diversity Committee welcomes J.A.B. (Just Another Band).
Former JAG Officer in the U.S. Air Force To Speakat Manhattan College
Captain Allison DeVito will present Cost of War lecture on Feb. 27.
College To Honor STV Group President and CEOat 2014 De La Salle Dinner
Alumnus Milo Riverso ’81 will receive medal on Jan. 23.
Manhattan College Cancels Emergency Drill with FDNY and Con Edison
The Dec. 2 drill has been canceled due to the Metro North train derailment and will be rescheduled in 2014.
Trailblazing Women Remember Transformative Moments at Manhattan College
Members of the College community gathered to celebrate 40 years of coeducation at Manhattan with a special panel presentation.
Long-Serving College Employees Honored at Staff Convocation
Staff and administrators received recognition for their dedication to Manhattan College.
Former POW Visits Alma Mater to Share Story on Veterans Day
Paul Loong ’58, M.D., and daughter Theresa Loong presented Every Day is a Holiday, a documentary about his path to American citizenship from captivity in Japan.
Manhattan College’s Annual Christmas Concert Returns on Dec. 8
The College’s Singers and Orchestra will conduct their seasonal musical performance, A Festival of Lessons and Carols.
Major Author Reading Series Concludes WithPoet and Critic Alicia Ostriker
Award-winning poet will read her works on Nov. 14.
Highest-ranking Hispanic in the New York Police Department Shares His American Dream with Campus Community
On Oct. 29, Rafael Pineiro, first deputy commissioner, visited campus as part of Manhattan College’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Manhattan College Hosts NYC Sustainability Panel on the Eve of Mayoral Election
On Nov. 4, prominent community-based environmental activists will deliberate on "New York City Sustainability Priorities: What Should the Next Mayor Do?"
College to Host Film Screening of Documentary on Alumnus’ Life as POW on Veterans Day, Nov. 11
WWII and Korean War veteran and alumnus, Paul Loong ’58, tells his story as a POW in "Every Day Is a Holiday," which was created by his daughter and filmmaker, Theresa Loong.
High Achieving Seniors Join College’s Academic Honor Society
More than 100 students were recognized for their academic merit and leadership at the Fall Honors Convocation.
Artist Shaun “El C.” Leonardo To Speak at Manhattan College
Visual and performance artist Shaun “El C.” Leonardo will visit Manhattan College on Oct. 28.
Neighborhood Children Invited to Participatein Safe Halloween at Manhattan College
Education students coordinate fun activities and trick-or-treat stops around campus.
Manhattan College To Host Annual Engineering Awareness Day on Nov. 11
The free event for high school juniors and seniors begins at 9 a.m. and includes a panel presentation, tours of laboratories, and a luncheon.
Father of Flight 93 Hero To Speak at Manhattan College on Oct. 22
David Beamer will speak about the courage, honor and sacrifice his son, Todd Beamer, and the passengers aboard Flight 93 displayed on Sept. 11, 2001.
Manhattan College’s Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education CenterHosts Scriptural Reading Event
On Oct. 16, Jews, Christians and Muslims will gather to promote understanding and friendship.
Manhattan College To Host Undergraduate Open House on Oct. 27
Fall Open House for prospective students begins at 12 p.m., and includes an exhibition of College departments and campus tours.
Environmental History Expert to Speak at Manhattan College on Oct. 9
Yale historian and author of “The Bet,” Paul Sabin, will discuss the deepening national conflict over the future of the planet.
Huffington Post Religion Editor to Speak at Manhattan College
Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush will discuss the crucially important issue of how religion is covered by the media.
College To Celebrate 50th Anniversary of the Second Vatican Council’s “Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy” in October
The four-day celebration from Oct. 20-23 marks 50 years since the Council sought to transform and renew liturgy in the Roman Catholic Church.
Major Authors Reading Series Continues with Writer Jill Bialosky
Nationally acclaimed memoirist, novelist, poet and editor will visit Manhattan College on Oct. 8.
Manhattan College To Host National Hispanic Heritage Month Series of Events
The series features a visit from bestselling author Sonia Nazario and First Deputy Commissioner of the NYPD Rafael Pineiro.
The American Shakespeare Center To Perform Othello as part ofManhattan College’s Family Weekend on Oct. 18
The ASC brings one of Shakespeare’s great tragedies to campus.
Manhattan College Hosts 13th Annual Costello Lecture
On Sept. 25, Manhattan College continues the Costello Lecture series with historian and UCLA professor emerita Lynn Hunt, Ph.D.
Great Cities Lecture Series Welcomes Speakers from Yeditepe University on Oct. 10
Banu Koçer Reisman and Dila Çelik will discuss the recent protest in Istanbul’s Taksim Gezi Square.
Renowned Authors to Visit Manhattan College
Major Authors Reading Series continues this fall with Mary Gaitskill, Jill Bialosky and Alicia Ostriker.
College Hosts Fourth Annual Cardinal Newman Lecture
On Sept. 9, Manhattan College continues the Newman Lecture series with cultural historian and media scholar Siva Vaidhyanathan, Ph.D.
Manhattan College’s Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center Hosts Several Fall Events
Lineup includes book discussions by authors Ruth Boyd Sharone and John Connelly.
Expert on the Ethics and Culture of Hacking to Speak at Center for Ethics Inaugural Event on Sept. 19
Gabriella Coleman, author of “Coding Freedom: The Aesthetics and the Ethics of Hacking” will visit campus.
Manhattan College To Host Women’s Lecture Series
Authors Carol Gilligan and Lauren Weisberger to visit campus Sept. 9 and 10, and veteran and Olympian Melissa Stockwell, and television personality Michelle Beadle to speak Oct. 1 and 2.
Manhattan College Prepares Local High School Students for College Success
Summer Literacy Institute brings Bronx high school students to campus for a weeklong college immersion program.
Manhattan College Hosts Annual Lasallian Youth Assembly
More than 100 students and educators from regional Lasallian high schools participated in a weeklong enrichment program.
Jaspers Reconnect at Reunion Weekend
More than 450 alumni reaffirmed College connections at the 144th Reunion Weekend.
College Hosts 143rd Reunion Weekend
Hundreds of alumni will return to Riverdale, including a number of notable names from the class of 1963 who will celebrate their 50th reunion.
College Celebrates the 171st Commencement Ceremonies
Nearly 1,000 bachelor's and master's students awarded degrees.
Howell, N.J., Resident Delivers Valedictory Addressat Manhattan College’s Spring Commencement
Jennifer Player ’13 graduates with MBA and delivers valedictory speech.
Entrepreneur and Philosophy Major Delivers Valedictory Address at Manhattan College’s Commencement
Perry Rizopoulos ’13 and Pelham, N.Y., resident, receives Donald J. Carty Valedictory Medal.
Seniors Celebrate Scholastic Achievement at Spring Honors Convocation
More than 100 students were recognized for their academic merit and leadership.
Manhattan College Announces 2013 Commencement Speakers
Bernard Pierorazio and Charles Thornton will speak at two spring commencement ceremonies and receive honorary degrees.
Manhattan College Offering AP Workshops Aug. 5-9
The Advanced Placement Institute of Manhattan College will host its 30th annual advanced placement (AP) summer workshops
Engineering Students Compete at the ASCE Metro Regional Conference
From April 26-28, the Jaspers participated in the steel bridge-building and concrete canoe competitions
Manhattan Honors Longtime Educators at 2013 Faculty Recognition Convocation
The College community celebrated longtime faculty on April 22 at the annual Faculty Recognition Convocation in the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers.
Superintendent of Yonkers Public Schools to Speak at Manhattan College’s Spring Commencement
Bernard P. Pierorazio will also receive honorary doctorate during May 18 ceremony
Manhattan College Launches Online Calendar of Events for Local Community
New tool encourages area residents to engage with campus
Notable Expert on Public Financial Institutions Will Deliver Gargano Lecture at Manhattan College on April 18
Thomas Stanton will discuss why some firms thrived and others failed following the recent economic collapse
Manhattan College Reading Series Concludes with Acclaimed Writer Honor Moore
Award-winning memoirist will read on April 24.
Scholarship Recipients Connect with Donors on Campus
The annual Presidential Reception Celebrating Scholarship Donors and Student Recipients helps put faces to names.
Filmmaker Andrew Neel Will Discuss “Alice Neel” at Manhattan College
Award-winning film profiles 20th century New York City artist
Engineering Luminary Charles Thornton ’61 to Speak at Manhattan College’s Commencement on May 19
College will present Thornton with honorary doctorate during ceremony
Esteemed American Revolution Scholar to Deliver Christen Lecture at Manhattan College
Carol Berkin will address the role of women during U.S. Revolution on April 8
Jaspers March in World's Oldest St. Patrick's Day Parade
Manhattan College upholds its title as the first and longest-standing college to march in the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Manhattan College Hosts Spuyten Duyvil Undergraduate Mathematics Conference on April 6
Conference offers undergraduates from tri-state region the chance to discuss mathematics with their peers.
Manhattan College’s Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center Holds Several April Events
Lineup includes book discussions by authors Jasha Levi and Nina Wolff
Manhattan College Reading Series Continues with Poet Iain Haley Pollock
Pollock will read from his award-winning poetry collection on March 26
Manhattan College President Selected as Featured Speaker at the Westchester Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Annual Dinner
Irish society will hold annual black-tie dinner on March 14
Manhattan College Hosts Annual Riverdale Reception for Community Leaders
More than 90 community leaders attended the event including New York City Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly ’63 and City Council Member G. Oliver Koppell.
Manhattan College to Mark 50th Anniversary of "Pacem in Terris" With Lecture Series, Library Exhibit
Pope John XXIII’s historic encyclical has deep ties to campus community
Author Laura Schroff to Discuss Best-Selling Book "An Invisible Thread" at Manhattan College
Schroff’s personal story about a chance encounter with a panhandler is uniquely inspiring
International Career Counselor Will Speak at Manhattan College
Award-winning author Stacie Berdan will offer tips on how to impress international job recruiters
Lyons Chamber Players Bring World Premiere of New Brahms Arrangement to Manhattan College
Lyons Chamber Players, a professional chamber orchestra that modernizes classical works for today’s audiences, will travel to the Manhattan College campus next month to perform the world premiere of its new arrangement of Johannes Brahms’ Serenade No. 1 for violins, viola, cello double bass, flutes, clarinets, bassoon and French horns.
Award-Winning Authors to Visit Manhattan College
For the sixth consecutive semester, Manhattan College’s English department will host the Major Authors Reading Series (M.A.R.S.), starting on Thursday, Feb. 28, with a reading by award-winning author Josh Weil.
Campus Operations Update: Feb. 9, 2013
The blizzard that hit the region brought approximately 12 inches of snow to campus. As of noon on Saturday, Feb. 9 all campus paths and walkways are clear, including entrances to O'Malley Library, Draddy Gymnasium, the parking garage and all of the residence halls.All of the roads surrounding the College have been plowed, including Manhattan College Parkway. Members of the community who are on campus should continue to exercise caution as paths and walkways will continue to be slippery, especially when they refreeze overnight on Saturday.
Manhattan College Celebrates Black History Month With Performance By Keith David
Emmy-winning actor/singer will be accompanied by Broadway composer Frank Owens
Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center to Commence Spring Semester with New Events
Spring semester programming begins on Feb. 13 with activist and scholar Alan Richard.
Congressman Eliot Engel Will Visit Campus on Feb. 11 to Discuss Social Justice Issues
Event marks College’s one-year anniversary as Fair Trade College.
CBS Television Host Julie Chen Receives 2013 De La Salle Medal
College’s top fundraising event honors host of CBS’ The Talk and Big Brother.
College Names Michael Masch Vice President for Finance and CFO
Masch brings extensive financial and educational experience to the College.