Manchester University News

Retired teacher leaves $1.5 million to Manchester University

7/10/2023 1:04:13 PM

Alice Dentler high school college senior pictures

A close friend described Alice R. Dentler as an “old-school” teacher with a giving spirit who shared her love of poetry with her students. Because she grew up poor, Dentler liked to work with children who had their own struggles. Dentler made this bequest to Manchester because her years here had been the best time of her life.

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Stacy Young is 16th president of Manchester University

7/3/2023 2:14:03 PM

President Stacy Young took office July 1, 2023, as the 16th president of Manchester University and the second female to serve in this role.

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Manchester University, symphony board ink agreement for future

6/29/2023 1:30:26 PM

Officials from Manchester University and Manchester Symphony Society have signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines MU’s support for the symphony through June 30, 2027.

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Cussen named chair of Manchester University Nursing Program

6/28/2023 3:33:04 PM

Samantha Cussen is the new chair of Manchester University’s growing Nursing Program.

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Manchester University nursing program earns full accreditation

6/22/2023 1:00:16 PM

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education board voted to award full, five-year accreditation – the longest possible term given to new programs – to Manchester University after a thorough on-site visit and review of the program this past fall.

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Manchester community mourns the loss of Renée Fancher McFadden '82

6/18/2023 3:48:45 PM

A memorial service for Renée Fancher McFadden '82, Manchester’s first lady, was Saturday, June 24.

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Manchester University breaks ground on $20 million Fort Wayne expansion

6/16/2023 6:14:56 PM

Manchester University representatives were joined by elected officials and regional business leaders June 16 as they officially broke ground on a $20 million expansion at Manchester University Fort Wayne.

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Manchester awarded $250,000 to plan collaborative proposal for Wabash County

6/2/2023 8:28:16 PM

Manchester University is using a $250,000 planning grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its College and Community Collaboration Initiative to explore collaborative community projects in Wabash County.

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Magazine focuses on peace studies, connections, transitions

5/27/2023 6:48:06 PM

The Manchester magazine spring edition features a celebration of the 75-year legacy of peace studies, our connections, and Manchester's upcoming presidential transition. Check out the magazine and learn about upcoming alumni events, class notes and Funderburg's Rosa Parks collection.

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$75,000 grant boosts Manchester efforts to teach ‘science of reading’

5/4/2023 1:53:06 PM

Stetzel education literacy class featured

Manchester University has received a $75,000 planning grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its reading readiness initiative, Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana.

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