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Manchester adds women’s flag football to athletics program
Manchester University will add women’s flag football to its 20 NCAA-sanctioned sports in Fall 2027. Tabbed as an emerging NCAA sport in January 2026, this initiative aims to capitalize off of the growing popularity of women’s flag football in youth leagues,...
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Manchester University appoints Julie Knuth chief of staff
Manchester University has appointed Julie Knuth chief of staff to the president. She previously held the role of director of presidential and board operations. Knuth, a 2001 Manchester graduate, holds a bachelor’s degree in nonprofit business...
Manchester Symphony Orchestra announces 88th season
The Manchester Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is prepping for its 88th season. “I am thrilled about this music!” said Conductor and Artistic Director Debra Lynn. “Mark your calendar now because you don’t want to miss a note. This year, we've made a special effort to balance...
Tish Kalita selected for Institutional Leadership for Vocation Seminar
Tish Kalita, executive director of experiential learning and external relations at Manchester University, was selected to participate in the inaugural Institutional Leadership for Vocation Seminar through the Council of Independent Colleges’ (CIC) Network for Vocation...
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Manchester University adds two new reduced-credit degrees
Manchester University continues to forge groundbreaking pathways in higher education to best prepare students for careers with new accelerated degree programs in Applied Criminal Justice and Applied Marketing Communication. The undergraduate programs focus on preparing individuals for the job market in three years – as opposed to the traditional four – to mitigate concerns over costly tuition and time without compromising critical thinking, ethical reasoning, communication skills, and the ability to learn continuously. The new Applied Criminal Justice and Applied Marketing Communication programs are...
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Manchester University presents ‘A Melodious Mosaic’ band concert
Manchester University Presents: Your invited to attend “A Melodious Mosaic” on Wednesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. in Cordier Auditorium. The free concert features Manchester’s Jazz Ensemble and Symphonic Band. The Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Tim Reed, professor of music, will perform a mix of jazz, funk and rock music. The Symphonic Band, directed by MacKenzi Lowry, lecturer of music, will perform music portraying ideas of finding joy and overcoming life’s challenges. Pre-concert activities, including games, a photo booth and an “instrument petting zoo,” will...
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Manchester University Commencement is May 16, Dave Haist to give address
Dave Haist will address the graduating class and receive an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree at Manchester University’s commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16. Haist graduated from Manchester in 1973 with a degree in accounting and economics. In 1977, he earned his juris doctor from Indiana University’s School of Law. For 20 years, Haist worked at Barnes & Thornburg in Fort Wayne as Officer Managing Partner. He then worked at Do it Best Corp., where he held several positions, including Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, until his retirement...
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Manchester University to present spring musical ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Manchester University’s spring musical is Little Shop of Horrors. Performances are Friday, April 17 at 6 p.m., Saturday, April 18 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m. in Cordier Auditorium at the North Manchester campus. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of a timid florist whose discovery of a strange, man-eating plant brings fame and fortune to the flower shop. While all ages are welcome, the show does feature some dark subject material and imagery. The production is organized and...
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Manchester University selected for nationwide Connect Church grant
Manchester University’s Peace Studies Institute has received a $375,000 grant from the Faith in Rural Communities initiative of the NC Rural Center to coach 25 rural churches in asset-based community development over the next three years, serving congregations across the region. Manchester is the only university to receive this competitive grant, which will be directed by Manchester’s peace studies and religious studies programs. Through the Connect Church program, Manchester will help churches identify and mobilize their existing strengths to build stronger relationships, address local challenges, and contribute to...
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MU, Rotary to dedicate Little Free Library on campus
North Manchester Rotary and Manchester University will dedicate a Little Free Library on campus at noon Thursday, April 16. Students, faculty and staff are invited. The new Little Free Library is in the 600 block of College Avenue, next to the public sidewalk at MU’s Oak Grove. “Rotary and MU are dedicated to promoting literacy and environmental responsibility, and this Little Free Library combines both,” said Rotary President Anne Gregory, a retired MU staff member. “Studies have proven that having...
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Manchester University Student Symposium is April 8
Manchester University invites the community to attend the annual Student Symposium, showcasing undergraduate and graduate scholarly work across disciplines, on Wednesday, April 8. The Student Symposium was started by Jo Young Switzer, former MU president and dean, in 1999 to give students and faculty an opportunity to collaborate on research and scholarship. It continues to be one of the University’s most significant campus events, offering high-quality presentations of student work. The all-day event will begin at 9 a.m. in the Cunningham Academic Center with oral presentations and will move to the Jo Young Switzer Center in the afternoon for the...
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MU student Taylor Jo Bennett selected for Realizing the Dream scholarship
Taylor Jo Bennett, a sophomore at Manchester University, was recognized at the Realizing the Dream banquet in Indianapolis on Feb. 28. Realizing the Dream is a program by Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) that annually celebrates a first-generation Indiana college student from each of the state’s private, non-profit colleges and universities. Recipients earn a $5,000 scholarship for outstanding achievement as they successfully advance toward completing their bachelor’s degree. Bennett, of Pittsboro, Ind., is studying political science, sociology and peace studies. “I’ve always aspired to become a lawyer, and my...
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