Manhattan University News
Manhattan University Dining Services earned multiple 2026 NACUFS honors, led by a Gold award for Zaro's Family Bakery in Retail Sales: Single Concept.
Manhattan University awarded the Joseph J. Gunn ’30 Alumni Medal to graduating senior William Walker ’26, recognizing his contributions to campus life and commitment to the University’s Lasallian mission.
Manhattan University announced that Gabrielle (Elle) Feneide has been named undergraduate valedictorian for the Class of 2026. She will deliver the student address at the University’s May 16 commencement ceremony.
Manhattan University announced that Karen E. Flores, an MBA graduate and undergraduate alum, has been named Graduate School valedictorian for the Class of 2026. Flores will deliver the student address at the University’s May 15 commencement ceremony.
Pamela Chasek, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science, has received the 2026 Judy K. Eaton Service Award. The honor recognizes her outstanding service to the National Model UN Conference.
Michael Kakos ’58, noted philanthropist and retired plastics industry executive, will address Manhattan University’s graduate Class of 2026. He will deliver the keynote at Graduate Commencement on May 15 and receive a Doctor of Science, honoris causa.
Photographer, philanthropist, former advertising executive, and co-author of the Little Geniuses series, Susan Solie Patterson will address Manhattan University’s Class of 2026. She will deliver the keynote at Undergraduate Commencement on May 16 and receive a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa.
Daniel Savoy, Ph.D., has been named a Paul Mellon Fellow for 2026–2027, earning one of the nation’s most prestigious honors in art and architectural research.
Manhattan University welcomes Dr. Lawrence Udeigwe as Director of Integrative Programs for the ARCH Innovation Exchange, supporting interdisciplinary majors and innovation.
Eight Manhattan University faculty members have been named the inaugural ARCH Innovation Exchange Faculty Fellows. Their projects will foster new interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation across the University.