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2015 News Releases

December 2015

Pursch named vice president at Manchester University

Beer to lead education committee for Indiana Athletic Trainers Association

Retired Manchester President Jo Young Switzer writes book

Statement on the passing of Chris Garber

Manchester football coach shifts to development role

Manchester University teams up against concussions


November 2015

Doc Emrick’s hockey vocabulary scores again, with HBO interview

Elkhart Truth: Spartans Anglemyer, Troxel mark final game after 13 seasons together

MU students raise funds in response to Paris attacks

Manchester welcomes holiday season with community events

MU offers nation’s only pharmacogenomics master’s degree

Lahman offers presentation on the art of listening well

Middle East specialist to speak about ‘Understanding ISIS and Alternatives to War’

Email sent to students, faculty and staff by President Dave McFadden about offensive comment scribbled on poster

MU invites North Manchester to Dec. 3 holiday celebration

MU alumnus Storts returns for DNA presentations


October 2015

Senior to share about her work with autistic child

Fed Up: Documentary exposes truth about US food production

DiAngelo to give perspective about white privilege

Jungian expert to speak Oct. 29

United Nations at 70: The northeast Indiana connection

Butler '02 in spotlight with Pre-K mindfulness program

Manchester University presents Dance Across the Ages

Manchester to honor Bob and Dee Keller

MU students invite area children to All-Hall Trick-or-Treat on Oct. 28

Manchester to honor Janis Clark Johnston

Blind musician brings musical storytelling to MU

Groundbreaking researcher Balagaddé to speak at Fort Wayne Campus

MU Peace Studies Institute honors Jane Addams

Harlem Wizards bring talents to Manchester University

MU alumni helps Ethiopian girl regain sight

MU students are pen pals with death-row inmates

MU career pathway programs cited in Washington Post

Huntington is named associate dean for Natural and Health Sciences

MU alumnus, inventor Balagaddé shares his ‘Living Dream’

Fort Wayne Regional College Fair is Oct. 13


September 2015

Fort Wayne Regional College Fair is Oct. 13

Jack Gochenaur named nonprofit CFO of the Year

Manchester University donates 20 laptops to Learn More Center

Senior QB Haston named to National Football Foundation Campbell Trophy list

Anti-torture activist to speak Oct. 5

MU to honor Lisa Updike Starks

Manchester Symphony celebrates the women of music

Wieland to share motivational message at MU

Washington Monthly guide: MU among top service colleges in the nation

‘Solo cup’ speaker brings alcohol safety message to campus

Health-care expert to give progress report on Affordable Care Act

Students, parents invited to Fort Wayne Regional College Fair

U.S. News & World Report: MU is top value among Indiana regional colleges

Constitution Day speaker explores contemporary issues

Jackson-Sanchez named MU dean of student success

Volunteers needed Sept. 19 to help clean trash from Eel River

Manchester offers Pharmacy Career Fair and Interview Day

Photographer, activist to speak about Jews in the African diaspora


August 2015

Manchester’s message is featured in ‘Road to One Million’ campaign

MU Social Work Program has perfect score on reaccreditation

What’s new at Manchester this year?

Manchester University names three new deans

Pharmacy Program receives $60,000 pharmacogenomics research grant

MU gives away a record 7,000 books at FunFest

Manchester is among the best schools in the Midwest: Princeton Review

Manchester pharmacy student recognized for public health leadership

Alumna elected to leadership position at Texas Instruments


July 2015

It's a small world ... as CNN quotes MU prof

Speaker offers techniques to harness the power of mindful practice

Machielson is named MU dean of student experience

Manchester junior is Making a Difference

Manchester trustee honored with service award

MU and its mission resonate with senior’s career path, goals

33 pharmacy students selected for Spring 2015 Dean’s List

North Manchester is among Indiana's safest communities


June 2015

Manchester wins regional awards for use of videos, Pinterest

Celebrate Independence Day at Manchester University

Robotics Camp registration opens for students in grades 6-8

298 undergraduates earn spring 2015 Dean’s List honor

Culinary 101 offered to students ages 10-14

MU pharmacy faculty honored for service, teaching, scholarship

Explore the outdoors, do science at MU day camp

AP: Mike Emrick to receive Vin Scully Award for lifetime achievement

News-Sentinel: Islamic community expects growth and greater involvement in Fort Wayne

SI: Bob Chase, Doc Emrick's inspiration, is still calling games at 89 and loving it

MU campers can create LEGO cars, cranes, catapults

Manchester joins OAC as affiliate member


May 2015

Services, calling set for Dave Friermood

Free youth string camp offered at Manchester

MU named to President's Service Honor Roll for ninth year

Kummernuss has Garrison Keillor to thank

Outdoor track and field nationals recap

Jordan tabbed academic all-district

Nieman named ABCA All-American

Alumna Debra Davis Futa is named next St. Joseph County Public Library director

Chess Success day camp offered for students in grades 3-6

Congratulations to Manchester University Class of 2015

Kyla Daniels, Commencement Response from the Class of 2015

The (Un)Expected Journey, Baccalaureate meditation by Stanley J. Noffsinger

Peter Bauson -- Reflections on the Journey, Baccalaureate 2015

Deanna Beckner – Reflections on the Journey, Baccalaureate 2015

Commencement invocation, Walter Wiltschek

Commencement benediction, Walter Wiltschek

Manchester University Commencement is Sunday

MU honors faculty at North Manchester campus for teaching, service, scholarship

Rowe, Nieman are Athletes of the Year

Registration is underway for 9th annual Scrapbooking Retreat

MU announces comprehensive sexual misconduct policy

Manchester adds VP for academic resources, names advancement leader

Reception to honor Sweitzer-Riley’s retirement, contributions

Manchester University announces reorganization

Carolene Mays-Medley launches Women’s Impact Project series


April 2015

MU sets record with more than 60,000 service hours in 2014-15

Modern May Day has deep roots at Manchester

Manchester’s 15th annual drag show is Taste the Rainbow

Coaching moves announced for cross country, track and field

Lisa Ford joins Manchester University Board of Trustees

Debriefing gathering, counseling offered

President issues update on false threat

How MU students can sign up for emergency texts

How students, faculty and staff sign up for emergency texts

Baseball concert piece to premiere at MU

Daniels and Field are MU's 2015 exceptional student leaders

Martin Garcia wins Luminescence Award

Deanna Beckner wins Faith in Action Award

Oak Leaves wins 9 statewide awards

Choral ensembles present ‘Dance, Dance My Heart'

Espeset reaches 500-win milestone

Manchester launches Women’s Impact Project

Gerad Good returns to lead men’s basketball at MU

Nature abounds at MSO season finale

Peace Week speaker works for change

Jews of the African diaspora featured in MU exhibit

Emily Krabach art show, reception at library

MU offers scrapbooking, chess, robotics, LEGO, science, culinary camps

The Foreigner comes to life on Manchester stage April 11-13

Storms are forecast for the region

Kathryn Carlson Heler dies; taught at MU

Calling, services set for David Neuhouser

Oral arguments about warrantless search are coming to MU April 14

Get a taste of Manchester’s international flavor April 12

Robert Lynn offers faculty recital on cello April 12

WBOI interviews Tracy Brooks about abuse in Indiana of mood-altering drugs

Manchester University: Affirming the infinite worth of every person


March 2015

McFadden joins governing board of Regional Opportunities Council

Mars, Venus, or Planet Earth? Women & Men on Campus in a New Millennium

‘Mathemagician’ in viral TED Talk to speak at Manchester on April 20

Marxist scholar to speak at Manchester University

Winners of nationwide Young Composers Competition announced

MU Medical Practicum: Three decades of service and counting

‘Girl Rising’ documentary to replace Afghan speaker at MU

In the news: Neil Hudson '93 in ice rescue

MU president to serve as emcee at Honor Student Luncheon

Dave McFadden to speak at Spring Education Breakfast

Pharmacogenomics certification offered to pharmacists

MU presents New Music Festival, free concerts

NM Campus Safety moves to Clark Computer Center

MU students lobby Indiana legislators about benefits of state aid

MU East Hall Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny visit is March 28

Teaching evolutionary theory and the nature of science in the public school: A critical combination

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: VIA at 7 p.m. tonight

Manchester students to discuss state aid with Indiana legislators

Spring forward! Daylight saving begins this weekend

Video: MU College of Pharmacy in unique regional consortium

Cantabile Women’s Choir and Chamber Singers offer “Singers All”

She dressed as a boy to learn; now she dares to teach Afghan girls

MU Alert: Classes on 2-hour delay, begin at 10 a.m.

Coming Thursday: Poet laureate of Indiana to speak at MU


February 2015

Pros bring ballroom, Latin dance moves to MU

Brad Nadborne steps down from head coaching position

MU green heating innovation draws national attention 

MSO presents Unwritten, Unfinished, and Undergrads, Oh My!

MU senior serves internship with Indiana State Senate Democrats

Discussion Day focuses on global, public health issues

Ahmed Abdelmageed named Forty Under 40 honoree

Three-course feast dishes up Opera Sampler

Champion for human rights to speak at MU, explore how everyone can make a difference

Can fish get a lift from a ladder? Sweeten gets grant to test approach

Top TED Talk speaker Shaka Senghor to speak about “Writing My Wrongs” as MU Innovator of the Year

William P. Robinson receives 2015 Senator Mark O. Hatfield Leadership Award

North Manchester classes cancelled Monday, Feb. 2

Fort Wayne classes on 2-hour delay Monday, Feb. 2


January 2015

2 MU students selected as inaugural fellows for new Greater Fort Wayne Inc. program

MU College of Pharmacy selects 31 students for fall 2014 Dean’s List

2014 Manchester graduates exceed 97% success rate

Andrew Cordier featured in “Hidden Gems” series

Mary Lahman earns national general semantics teaching award

MU program aims to break the silence about dating violence

“Dave’s Boys” honor MU friend and mentor Friermood

277 Manchester students earn fall 2014 Dean’s List honor

Author to speak about communicating humanely to achieve MLK’s dream

Philanthropist Carolyn Hardman returns to Board of Trustees

Manchester alum Mike Emrick’s hockey vocabulary featured on NPR

January courses, service are passports to new horizons

Scott Humphries nominated for Arts United educator award

The Source: North Manchester policy on MU student attendance