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Mason Jones Earns All-American Honors with Fourth-Place Finish at NCAA Division III National Championship
Sophomore standout Mason Jones delivered an exceptional performance this weekend at the NCAA Division III National Wrestling Championships, earning All-American honors with an impressive fourth-place finish on the national stage in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Competing...
MU, CFWC hold groundbreaking for phase one of Manchester Mile
Representatives from Manchester University, the Community Foundation of Wabash County, JPR, and the Manchester Mile committee held a groundbreaking for the first phase of the Manchester Mile on Wednesday, May 6. The Manchester Mile will stretch from the corner of...
MU Esports to add Mario Kart World to lineup in Fall 2026
Manchester Esports will add Mario Kart World to their list of supported titles for Fall 2026. Mario Kart World is one of the largest games in the Indiana High School Esports League (IEN) and will be supported by the Great Lakes Esports Conference (GLEC) in Spring...
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...
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...
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Manchester University celebrates 136-year legacy
Manchester University celebrated 136 years as an institution with Founder’s Day on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Originally Roanoke Classical Seminary, the school was founded in 1889 when the seminary moved to North Manchester and became Manchester College. Manchester was the first university in the United States to hold permanent observer status with the United Nations as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). This status gives Manchester representatives access to UN proceedings and, with permission, the opportunity to actively debate issues on the floor of the UN General Assembly. Andrew...
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MU hosts 220 students for annual Spartan Showdown esports tournament
Manchester University hosted 220 high school students, representing 41 schools from Indiana and Ohio, for the annual Spartan Showdown tournament on Saturday, Nov. 1. Spartan Showdown is a one-day, free-entry high school Super Smash Bros. Ultimate event organized by Manchester’s esports program. This is the University’s sixth year hosting the event. The top player received a scholarship of $8,000 per year to Manchester University. Players who placed second and third received scholarships of $6,000 per year, and those who placed fourth through eighth received scholarships of $3,000 per year. “We pride...
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Manchester University Invites Future Spartans to Experience Campus Life on Nov. 15
Manchester University is welcoming high school students and their families to campus for Spartan Day on Friday, Nov. 15, an immersive event designed to showcase the Manchester experience and help students envision their future as Spartans. Spartan Day offers visitors a chance to connect directly with faculty, staff and current students while exploring all that Manchester has to offer. Guests will tour campus, learn about academic programs, student life and financial aid, and discover how Manchester prepares students for success in their careers and communities. “Spartan Day gives students...
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Manchester University presents student-written play ‘The Lonely Hearts Club’
Manchester University invites the public to attend “The Lonely Hearts Club,” with performances on Nov. 7 and 8 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 9 at 2:30 p.m. in Cordier Auditorium. A romantic comedy featuring a heartwarming and hilarious journey of love and unexpected connections, “The Lonely Hearts Club” tells the story of two adversarial coworkers who fall in love on an anonymous dating app. There is no cost for admission. The show began as a 10-minute play that junior MU student Liz Moss wrote for a high school theatre class. When she learned...
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Manchester University partners with Questa, Parkview Health to support ABSN students
Manchester University is partnering with Parkview Health and Questa Education Foundation to provide financial support to students of the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program. The Questa Parkview ABSN Scholars program allows students to receive financial assistance throughout their enrollment in the form of a forgivable loan for two-thirds of their ABSN tuition. Funds will enable more students to achieve their ABSN degrees and start their careers at Parkview. Students receive 100% loan forgiveness when they graduate and work at Parkview for three years. Eligible students are invited to learn more and apply for...
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Manchester University partners with Gen.G for esports Practicum Abroad Program
Manchester University announced today it has partnered with global esports and gaming organization Gen.G to participate in the Gen.G Practicum Abroad program, which offers students the opportunity to take part in an intensive, three-week program to study in the heart of the esports industry in Seoul, South Korea. “We are incredibly excited to partner with such an amazing esports organization like Gen.G to provide our students here at Manchester with an amazing opportunity to travel to Seoul and learn the esports industry from the best in the business,” says Garrett...
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Manchester University celebrates mascot Manny’s birthday
Manchester University invites students, staff and friends and families in the community to celebrate its mascot Manny’s 10th birthday on Wednesday, Oct. 15. In collaboration with the Wabash County Museum, pop-up haunted miniature golf will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Museum. The public is welcome to attend. Tickets are $2 per individual or $10 for a family, and free for MU students with MU ID. Nine holes are expected to take 45 to 60 minutes. Cupcakes will be provided, and food trucks will be available...
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