The Role of Free-Fatty Acid Receptors in Renal Cell Carcinoma
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Online Event
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Nader Moniri. Using the link Microsoft Teams.

Mike Staudenmaier - White, Black, Brown
2026-04-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Wine Recital Hall
White, Black, Brown: The Past, Present and Future of Puerto Rican Chicago
The global fame of Bad Bunny has raised popular awareness of Puerto Rico and its people, millions of whom live in the United States. In Chicago, the Puerto Rican community has played a pivotal role in shifting understandings of identity and belonging over the past century. This talk will demonstrate how Chicago and the whole Midwest have generated elements of culture and politics that helped pave the way for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl moment, and it will suggest a possible future path for Puerto Ricans and their relationship with the USA.

Acorns to Oaks: Manchester Giving Day
2026-04-28
So much has changed since your days on campus. Careers have evolved. Homes have expanded and contracted. Life has taken you in directions you may never have imagined.
But some things never change.
The friendships you formed.
The values that shaped you.
The confidence you gained.
The pride you still feel when you say, “I went to Manchester.”
Those experiences didn’t end at graduation. They became part of the foundation you’ve built your life on.
On April 28, Manchester’s Giving Day brings our community together again. It’s a chance for alumni of all ages to give back to the place that gave us so much.
A gift of just $20 honors your degree and helps ensure today’s students experience the same support, opportunity, and lifelong connection that defined your Manchester years.

Donate on Giving Day

Scholars Day
2026-04-29 15:00 - 17:00 | MU Fort Wayne
Please save the date for Scholars Day 2026, a special event held on our Fort Wayne campus dedicated to celebrating student scholarship, research, and academic achievement across our program.
The afternoon will feature student poster presentations, a keynote address by Dr. Frank Aerts, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, and recognition of outstanding student accomplishments.
📅 Tentative Schedule
3:00 – 4:00 PM – Student Poster Presentations
4:10 – 4:30 PM – Keynote Address: Dr. Frank Aerts
4:30 – 5:00 PM – Student Awards Ceremony
📌 Poster submission deadline: April 15, 2026
Additional details regarding submission guidelines, event logistics, and participation will be shared in the coming days.
We look forward to celebrating your hard work and achievements together.

Consensus Recommendations for Standardization of Pharmacogenomic Testing Practices
2026-05-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Carrie Hoefer. Using the link Microsoft Teams.

Manchester Symphony Orchestra - Take Flight
2026-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Eagles Theatre, Wabash, IN
Manchester Symphony Orchestra: Take Flight
Join us at the Eagles Theatre, located in Wabash Indiana at 3pm. The Manchester Symphony Orchestra presents an eclectic program of modern works featuring the world premiere of The Flock, a new concerto for nyckelharpa and bass by the dynamic string duo Warren & Flick. The piece blends elements of folk, jazz, and classical genres for a fresh perspective on art music in the 21st century. Dr. Debra Lynn will conduct the program, which also includes William Bolcom’s “Inventing Flight,” combining classical, jazz, and ragtime styles to convey the history of airplanes, and Seóirse Bodley’s ethereal “A Small White Cloud Drifts Over Ireland.” The performance concludes with the flying theme from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, composed by John Williams

Pharmacy Dearborn
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00
You are invited to join fellow pharmacy alumni in Dearborn! Gather with us for an opportunity to reconnect and hear about the exciting future of the Pharmacy program.
Habib’s Cuisine
14316 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI 48126
May 6, 2026 | 6 -8 p.m.

End of Spring Semester Classes - 2026
2026-05-08

Reprogramming Microglia Activation in Neuroinflammation
2026-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Shamma Rahman. Using the link Microsoft Teams.

Undergraduate Reading Day - Spring 2026
2026-05-11
No classes or exams.

Final Examinations - Spring 2026
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-15
Undergraduate Final Exam Schedule:

First class meeting: Monday at 8 a.m.

Final Exam: Wednesday, May 13th – 8 to 9:50 a.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 9 a.m.

Final Exam: Tuesday, May 12th – 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 10 a.m.

Final Exam: Tuesday, May 12th – 3:30 to 5:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 11 a.m.

Final Exam: Thursday, May 14th – 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 12:30 p.m.

Final Exam: Wednesday, May 13th – 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 1:30 p.m.

Final Exam: Wednesday, May 13th – 3:30 to 5:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 2:30 p.m.

Final Exam: Thursday, May 14th – 3:30 to 5:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Final Exam: Monday, May 11th – 6:30 to 8:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 7:00 p.m.

Final Exam: Monday, May 11th – 7 to 8:50 p.m.

First class meeting: Tuesday at 8 a.m.

Final Exam: Thursday, May 14th – 8 to 9:50 a.m.

First class meeting: Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

Final Exam: Tuesday, May 12th – 8 to 9:50 a.m.

First class meeting: Tuesday at 11 a.m.

Final Exam: Wednesday, May 13th – 1 to 2:50 p.m.

First class meeting: Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.

Final Exam: Tuesday, May 12th – 1 to 2:50 p.m.

First class meeting: Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Final Exam: Thursday, May 14th – 1 to 2:50 p.m.

First class meeting: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Final Exam: Tuesday, May 12th – 6:30 to 8:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Final Exam: Wednesday, May 13th – 6 to 7:50 p.m.

Exams are given in the regular class meeting location.
Final exams for 0.5, 1 or 2 semester-hour courses are given during the last week of classes.
Only final exams for courses worth 3 or more semester hours are given during final exam week

Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremonies
2026-05-16 | Cordier Auditorium
Schedule of Events
10 a.m. | Cordier Auditorium | Undergraduate & Concurrent UG and Master of Business Administration
2 p.m. | Cordier Auditorium | Graduate & Professional
Immediately following each ceremony, graduates, family, friends and faculty gather on the mall to celebrate together.
Additional Information
ADA Compliance
Facilities for Commencement are fully accessible. Those needing special seating should call 260-982-5050.
Photography
Professional photographers will record Commencement and take individual photographs of students with their diplomas. Information on these individual photos will be sent to students’ families. Other photography of students on stage with their diplomas during the ceremony is strongly discouraged. Manchester University is proud of the graduating class and will be capturing photographs and video for publicity and advertising. By attending, you may be photographed and/or filmed, and waive the rights to any claims for compensation in connection with these materials.
Shopping
The University Gear Shop, located in the Jo Young Switzer Center, will offer two shopping options:
University Store: 9am – 4pm
Pop-Up Store: 11am – 2pm
Prohibited
No latex balloons or noisemakers allowed.

2026 PharmD Application Deadline
2026-06-01 08:00 - 17:00

Alumni Book Club - The Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
2026-06-11 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-18 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join MU’s very own Shakespearean expert and enthusiast Dr. Stacy Erickson-Pesetski, Professor of English and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, for three weeks of discussion of Twelfth Night (1601), one of Shakespeare’s most read and performed comedies. We’ll have fun digging into the fun and chaotic plot — shipwreck! mistaken identity! unrequited love! — and also learn a bit about the play’s 400+ performance history, including contemporary social commentary.
Dr. Erickson-Pesetski has taught Shakespeare (and other classes!) at Manchester since 2007; she spends her summers reading Shakespeare with incarcerated adults and juveniles at the Allen County Jail in Fort Wayne and Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility in Logansport.
This event will be in-person and virtual. We’ll meet in the Hoff room in upper Jo Young Switzer Center on June 11, 18, and 25 at 10:30 a.m. and the link to join us virtually is shared when you register.
Register Here!

FOMGO
2026-06-12
Friends of Manchester Golf Outing June 12, 2026 Bridgewater Golf Club in Auburn, IN

Chicago Cubs vs. New York Yankees
2026-07-31
Chicago Cubs vs New York Yankees!
July 31, 2026
1:20 p.m. CST
You are invited to get your tickets first because you’ve gone to a Cubs game with us in the past. This event will be opened up to everyone next week!
Individual Ticket: $100
VIP Experience: $140 – includes bus ride to/from the game
Bus stops with departure and approximate return times:
North Manchester Departure: 8:30 a.m. EST
North Manchester Return: 10:30 p.m. EST
Warsaw Departure: 9:15 a.m. EST
Warsaw Return: 10:00 p.m. EST
Chesterton Departure: 10 a.m. CST
Chesterton Return: 6:30 p.m. CST
Lunch in Chicago is on your own. You can grab dinner in Chesterton on the way back or you can pack food for the bus.
Get your Cubs tickets HERE (https://manchester.advancementform.com/event/2026-chicago-cubs-game/register)

Regional Student Environmental Conference
2026-09-28 09:00 - 15:00
Regional Student Environmental Conference

We are excited to announce the first Regional Student Environmental Conference hosted by Manchester University’s Center for Environmental Resilience and Social Engagement and Earth Charter Indiana.

This regional student conference aims to connect and engage students in environmental stewardship, education, and action. The day will include sessions to inspire students, to have meaningful dialogue and connect, and to share and discover actionable ways to address environmental issues.

The conference highlight is our plenary session with entomologists and award-winning educators, Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker, The Bug Chicks! The Bug Chicks specialize in connecting STEM and social-emotional learning and use bugs as a tool to help people foster empathy for themselves, others and the natural world.

Questions? Reach out to ECI Resiliency Coordinator Kathryn Lisnicchia at kathryn@earthcharterindiana.org or ECI Intern CoCo Rosales at coco@earthcharterindiana.org

Register Here!
This event requires registration in advance. Registration is free and open to all high school and college students in the northeast Indiana region.

Tentative Conference Agenda

Day Agenda:– Welcome– Sessions to INSPIRE– Plenary Session, entomologists and award-winning educators, Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker, a.k.a The Bug Chicks!
Lunch:– Bring a brown bag lunch or purchase lunch from Manchester University cafeteria
Afternoon Agenda:– Sessions to take ACTION– Optional campus tour and outdoor learning workshop
Evening Agenda:– Professional Development for educators with the Bug Chicks

Conference Sponsorship

Sponsorship Registration Form

Sponsorship Payment Form

Homecoming 2026
2026-10-16 08:00 - 2026-10-17 17:00
Join us for Homecoming on October 16th and 17th!
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Manchester Esports and Esports Management trip to Seoul, South Korea
2027-05-07 - 2027-05-31
Esports and Esports Management Trip to Seoul

Join the Manchester University Esports and Esports Management trip to Seoul, South Korea with Gen G.
What You Can Expect
Duration: 21 daysCost: $6,400 per student and includes:

airfare
travel
hotels
Gen.G tuition
most meals.
Receive course credit for BUS 202 International Business(Core) or BUS 430 Esports Management

Expectations: Students must sign up for class for the 2027 spring semester.
This is your chance to meet, tour, and learn from some of the greatest Esports minds within the renowned esports organization Gen.G., all while living in downtown Seoul. You’ll gain experience working at Gen.G headquarters while exploring South Korean culture!
