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Collegiate Esports at Manchester University: Competitive Play, Scholarships, and Student Success

December 10, 2025

Manchester University Esports Team Partners with Prefire to Support Competitive Performance Manchester University continues to invest in innovative student experiences through a new partnership between its Esports team and Prefire, a company specializing in instant...

Collegiate Esports at Manchester University: Competitive Play, Scholarships, and Student Success

December 10, 2025

Manchester University Esports Team Partners with Prefire to Support Competitive Performance Manchester University continues to invest in innovative student experiences through a new partnership between its Esports team and Prefire, a company specializing in instant...

Manchester University invites community to pop-up food pantry

November 18, 2025

Manchester University will host a Community Food Pantry on Friday, Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Activities Center, located on the first floor of the Chinworth Center. During the annual U Can Crush Hunger food drive event—a friendly competition...

MU hosts 220 students for annual Spartan Showdown esports tournament

November 6, 2025

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...

Fort Wayne Higher Education Coalition Opens New College Pathways for FWCS Students

November 3, 2025

Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) and seven regional colleges and universities have launched a landmark partnership designed to make higher education more accessible, affordable, and achievable for local students. The Higher Education Coalition creates guaranteed...

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Manchester University accepts Indiana College Core credit block

February 12, 2024 | News

Manchester University becomes one of just five private colleges and universities in Indiana to accept the Indiana College Core, further strengthening the institution’s commitment to acknowledging the prior college-level work...

MU student appointed to NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

January 24, 2024 | News

Arturo Casas, a junior at Manchester University, has been appointed to the NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). The SAAC represents the Division III student-athlete voice in the Division...

Five join Manchester University Board of Trustees

January 23, 2024 | News

Five new members, including four Manchester alumni, have joined the University’s Board of Trustees. Timothy Almack ’76 Timothy Almack of Westfield, Ind., graduated from Manchester in 1976 with a degree...

Manchester University expands Loan Repayment Assistance Program to Kosciusko, Whitley counties

January 3, 2024 | News

In support of its ongoing commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, Manchester University is expanding the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) to high school students from Kosciusko and Whitley counties. The...

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Manchester University receives $500,000 grant for science of reading initiative

December 14, 2023 | News

Manchester University has received a grant of $500,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative, Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana. The grant will support the Harry H. Henney...

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Stacy H. Young officially inaugurated as 16th president of Manchester University

November 13, 2023 | News

Manchester University students, faculty, staff and leaders celebrated the official inauguration of Dr. Stacy H. Young as the institution’s 16th president at a formal event on Friday, Nov. 10. A...

Manchester University, symphony board ink agreement for future

June 29, 2023 | News

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. Its purpose is to give...

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Manchester gets $1 million for NxtGen on Campus

September 27, 2022 | News

Manchester University President Dave McFadden announced today that Lilly Endowment Inc. has given Manchester University $1 million to extend its outreach to traditionally underserved students and their families. “The grant...

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Manchester to name building in honor of first Black students

September 1, 2021 | News

NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. — Manchester University will name its Academic Center in honor of Manchester’s first African-American students, Martha and Joseph Cunningham. “I can think of no better way for...

Henney Department of Education Dedication

September 1, 2019 | News

Manchester University is moving forward with a bold plan to prepare the next generation of teachers. It celebrated “a game changer” this month when it dedicated the Harry H. Henney...

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