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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...
Manchester University names Rick Espeset Staff Member of the Year
Rick Espeset, director of athletics and head baseball coach, has been named the 2026 Christopher W. Garber Staff Member of the Year at Manchester University. The award is named in honor of Chris Garber, who was Manchester’s assistant vice president for operations at...
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...
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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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Manchester University Homecoming 2025 is Oct. 10-11
Celebrate Manchester University’s Homecoming 2025 on Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 11 with events at the North Manchester campus. Reunions this year are for the classes of 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020, and 2025. Scheduled events on Saturday that are open to the public include: Donuts and Departments from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. by Spartan Stadium. Spartan Street Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by Spartan Stadium. General luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by Spartan Stadium. Lunch is $12. ...
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Manchester Symphony Orchestra salutes musical ‘Game Changers’ on Oct. 5
The Manchester Symphony Orchestra launches its 87th season on Oct. 5 with a celebration of daring musical game changers. “The concert features three composers who boldly reshaped the evolution of music. Jean-Phillipe Rameau, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Claude Debussy broke new musical ground as the most influential composers of their lifetimes,” said Debra Lynn, conductor and artistic director. “While their works are now perceived as classics, they were certainly controversial when they first debuted. Rameau pioneered music theory as we...
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MU recognizes Alumni Honor Award recipients and Athletics Hall of Fame inductees
Manchester University will recognize the annual Alumni Honor Award recipients and Athletics Hall of Fame inductees at a banquet on Friday, Oct. 10, kicking off Homecoming weekend. Three MU alumni will receive Alumni Honor Awards this year: Dr. Jeff Easley, Class of 1983; Connie Snyder Mick, Class of 1994; and Stacie Gayheart, Class of 1995, 1996 M.Acct. Easley practiced family medicine for 25 years and taught physician assistant studies for another 10 years at the University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne, where he led students on...
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