Manhattan University News
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.
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.
For nearly five decades, Walter Saukin, Ph.D., has shaped generations of engineers at Manhattan University. From pioneering summer STEM outreach programs to leading in environmental engineering, his legacy is defined by access, excellence, and service.
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.
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.
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.
Manhattan University senior David Pozo has been awarded the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, supporting Pell Grant recipients who study abroad. The scholarship will take Pozo to Argentina following his graduation in May.
Brother Augustine “Gus” Nicoletti, FSC, reflects on a service trip to Kenya that deepened his lifelong connection to Africa. Through prayer, service, and shared experience, the journey embodies the Lasallian mission of mutual respect, partnership, and transformation.
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.
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.