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.
International Studies
Japan Historian Paul Droubie on the Future of 2020 Olympics in Tokyo
Coronavirus may cause the 2020 Summer Olympics to be postponed or canceled.
Manhattan College is a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students
Three graduating seniors received Fulbright awards in the 2019-20 academic year.
Autumn Herndon ’19 Receives Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
Herndon will graduate in December with a bachelor’s degree in international studies.
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.
Autumn Herndon ’19 Receives Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad in Panama
The international studies major will travel to Panama this summer.
For First Time, Multiple Manhattan College Students Receive Fulbright Awards
Three Manhattan College graduating seniors have earned Fulbright English Teaching Assistant awards.
Student Veteran Kirsten Battocchio ’18 Named Undergraduate Valedictorian
Battocchio will receive the Carty valedictory medal and speak on behalf of her classmates at Commencement.
Diana Balaj ’19 Gains Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad
An international studies major with a concentration in global issues and a minor in Spanish, Balaj will travel to Spain this summer.
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.
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.
College Hosts Discussion on Impact of Trauma on the Bronx Cambodian-American Community
On Thursday, Feb. 16, Joyce Wong, Khamarin Nhann and Nuwan Jayawickreme will speak on the impact of genocide and migration.
Examining the Psychology of Borders
As part of this year’s Peace Week events, Nuwan Jayawickreme, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology, discussed the psychology of borders, and suggested that borders can be traced all the way back to our hunter-gatherer ancestors who formed groups and alliances to survive.
Manhattan Earns Highest Honor at International Model UN
Eight Manhattan College students earned an outstanding delegation award – the highest award a group can receive – at the National Model United Nations international conference in Olomouc, Czech Republic during Thanksgiving week.
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.
Inside the United Nations: Two Students Take On Summer Internships
International studies majors report to the United Nations headquarters to attend intergovernmental meetings and prepare briefs that often go directly to mission ambassadors.
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.
Model UN Students Win Prestigious Awards at National Conference
Manhattan College’s Model UN Team participated in the national conference in Washington D.C., gaining valuable experience and recognition.
Senior International Student Examines Predictability of Baltic Equity Markets
Rokas Kirlys ’14, developed a new skill set while conducting summer research.
Manhattan College Recent Graduate Accepted into NYC Teaching Fellows
Amanda Cromwell ’13, a resident of Jackson, N.J., will join the selective program in fall 2013.
International Relations Course Brings Current Events Into the Classroom
In INTL 201: Global Issues Seminar, students examine global problems to better frame worldly solutions.