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Student Life

  1. Photo of Manhattan University sign unveiling with Br Jasper and athletic team members

    Manhattan College Announces Name Change To Manhattan University

    To better recognize its more than 100 majors, minors, graduate programs, and advanced certificates and degrees, and to attract a more globally diverse student body, Manhattan applied for and was granted university status by the New York State Board of Regents, ensuring that Manhattan’s legacy of career-ready higher education across multiple disciplines will continue to flourish.

  2. Photo of Manhattan College and St Francis College signing the new articulation agreement

    Manhattan College Signs Articulation Agreement With St. Francis College

    Partnership Will Enable Students to Graduate with a Manhattan College Chemical Engineering Degree

  3. Photo of Gerarda M. Shields, Dean Of Students and Senior Associate Vice President Of Student Life

    Gerarda M. Shields To Serve As Dean Of Students and Senior Associate Vice President Of Student Life At Manhattan College

    Alumna and former Division I athlete, has been appointed Dean of Students and Senior Associate Vice President of Student Life, where she will oversee campus community standards, student conduct, and various student services.

  4. photo of Kristell Lowe, VP of Student Life

    Manhattan College Names Kristell Lowe Vice President Of Student Life

    Lowe brings extensive higher education experience to enhance student life and campus operations

  5. Student Veteran in the Veteran Center on Manhattan College campus

    Manhattan College Earns Gold Status As A Military Friendly School For 2024/2025

    Faculty Directors Cite Value of Community Present Throughout the School

  6. Model UN student participants at the 2024 Conference

    Manhattan College Model UN Delegation Awarded Distinguished Delegation Award

    Team Members Represented Dominican Republic at 2024 Conference.

  7. Eric Rivera

    Manhattan College Names New Director of Residence Life Eric Rivera

    Manhattan College welcomes Eric Rivera as the new Director of Residence Life, bringing a wealth of experience from his tenure at Sarah Lawrence College and Boston College. With a focus on student development and community building, Mr. Rivera is poised to enhance the residential experience for all students, fostering a vibrant living and learning environment.

  8. Pride Center

    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.    

  9. Yankee Stadium

    Manhattan College to Celebrate Bronx Anniversary at Yankee Stadium

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

  10. Mock Trial Team

    New Mock Trial Team is on the Case at Manhattan College

    The team recently participated in its first national competition.    

  11. Manhattan College Campus

    Manhattan College Receives Truth Initiative Grant and Pledges to Go Tobacco and Vape-free

    Vaping continues to be a serious health threat as e-cigarette use remains at epidemic levels.  

  12. stained glass window showing holy nativity scene on Christmas

    Merry Christmas from Manhattan University

    From all of us at Manhattan University, we wish you a Merry Christmas, blessed New Year, and a happy and healthy holiday season. 

  13. Caroline King, Emilia O'Neill, and Calissa McNeely

    New Mentoring Program Created to Support School of Liberal Arts Students

    Mentors will help reassure and assist younger students acclimating to college life.

  14. Campus Beauty

    Manhattan College to Hold Open House on Sunday, October 30  

    Prospective students and families invited to visit campus and begin exploring their Jasper journey.

  15. Rendering photo of Student Veterans Center

    Brand New Student Veterans Center to Open on Campus

    A brand new Student Veterans Center will open on the Manhattan College campus in the fall of 2022.

  16. Portrait photo of Ronald Gray

    Ronald Gray Named Vice President for Student Life

    Gray brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education.

  17. 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.

  18. Group helping move furniture into refugees' new home

    Students and Faculty Partner with Neighbors to Resettle Family of Afghan Refugees

    Students worked with a local coalition to welcome a family of seven to the U.S.

  19. 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.

  20. Photos of Rebecca Kranich and Doriz Yari

    Two Manhattan College Students Set to Join Virtual Encounter with Pope Francis

    As part of the current synodal process, Pope Francis will talk with college students on Feb. 24. 

  21. chinatown in new york city

    LOVE in NYC: A New Type of Journey

    LOVE Immersion: Immigration and the Lower East Side will take place in February and teaches students about New York City history. 

  22. 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.

  23. Students on campus in 2019

    Four Students in Manhattan College Players Nominated for Irene Ryan Acting Award

    Students have been nominated for a Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival award.

  24. 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.

  25. Safe Halloween photo

    Kappa Delta Pi Gains Notice for Virtual Halloween Program

    The Education and Health honor society is recognized for its efforts in the community.

  26. Collection of voting pins

    Manhattan College Community Recognized for Getting out the Vote

    Washington Monthly includes Manhattan on its list of colleges that do the most to turn students into active citizens.

  27. close up of many pumpkins in a field

    Upcoming Halloween Events Near Campus

    Discover the best Halloween events near Manhattan College for students on a budget.

  28. Collage of Students

    Internships Help Manhattan College Students Find Desirable Career Paths

    Manhattan College students share their summer internship experiences.

  29. Kennedy Center logo

    Manhattan College Players Earn Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Award

    The Players performed The Laramie Project, which chronicled the life and death of Matthew Shepard.

  30. baseball game in gaelic park

    Campus Activities for Students Thrive Despite Pandemic

    Student Life departments have hosted exciting events in unorthodox ways.

  31. woman with arms folded

    5 Stretches for Stress Relief from a Physical Therapy Alumna

    A former student in the School of Education & Health shares wellness advice and reveals which Manhattan College experience inspired her physical therapy career.

  32. 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.

  33. Student meeting mentor

    A Career Mentor Program Builds Personal Connections, Too

    A remote environment is allowing Manhattan College students and alumni to connect in unexpected ways.

  34. van cortlandt park on a sunny fall day with leaves on trees turning orange

    Top 6 Places to Study and Relax on Campus

    Visit these scenic outdoor locations near Manhattan College for an escape from city living and breath of fresh air.

  35. Portrait photo of Eunice Nazar

    Eunice Nazar ’22 Named One of 212 Newman Civic Fellows Nationwide

    Nazar has interned at Mekong NYC in support of the Bronx community.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. Campus quadrangle

    Top 40 Under 40: Matt Sweeney ’21 to Earn Irish Echo Award for Community Leadership

    The Manhattan College senior has spearheaded a number of initiatives on and around campus.

  40. Misty copeland

    Misty Copeland to Begin Spring Lecture Series on February 1

    The famous dancer is joined at the College virtually this spring by an Olympic gold medalist and well-known model turned activist.

  41. Aerial photo of campus

    Manhattan College to Commemorate Black History Month

    Eight events are scheduled to take place during February.

  42. Students on campus in 2019

    Manhattan College Players Earn Recognition for Virtual Performance of The Laramie Project

    The production was chosen as one of the top 10 plays in the region.

  43. 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.