Online COVID-19 course helps incoming students transition from high school

Posted June 30 - Manchester faculty members created an interdisciplinary summer course for incoming students that helps them transition from high school to college-level courses. It explores the many ways COVID-19 has affected our lives. Learn more.

Faculty promotions, tenure decisions announced

Posted June 24 - Celia Cook-Huffman, vice president for academic affairs, has announced several faculty promotions and tenure decisions, offering her congratulations and recognizing “their outstanding teaching, service and scholarship.” Learn more.

Twomey named to endowed chair in College of Business

Posted May 18 - Heather Twomey has been named the Howard and Myra Brembeck Associate Professor of Business at the Gilbert College of Business. The appointment is effective July 1. Learn more.

Celia Cook-Huffman is VP for academic affairs

Posted June 4 - Celia Cook-Huffman ’86 has returned to her alma mater as vice president for academic affairs. Coming to Manchester as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded presented novel challenges, such as building relationships while remaining physically distant – hanging out with Student Senate members via Zoom and attending virtual meetings with colleagues. Learn more.

Manchester to launch population health major

Posted May 14 - The rising demand for professionals who can understand health issues affecting communities of people has led to the creation of a new major to help meet that need. In population health, which begins in fall 2020, students will learn how to gather, interpret and use health information to empower people and organizations to prevent disease and advocate for a better quality of life for all.  Learn more.

Dargo named director of MAT program

Posted May 14 - Lucas Dargo, assistant professor of exercise science and athletic training, will become the program director for MU’s accredited Master of Athletic Training Program effective June 1. Dargo succeeds Mark Huntington, who is retiring at the end of the academic year.

Jeff Beer, chair of the Exercise Science and Athletic Training Department, will continue on the MAT faculty. Jessica Rager will join the MAT faculty in July and assume Dargo’s current responsibilities as clinical education coordinator for athletic training. Pam Karkosky will leave her position as administrative assistant for Natural and Health Sciences on the North Manchester campus and join the health sciences admissions staff in Fort Wayne. She will continue to provide administrative support to the MAT program.

2020 Commencement moves to fall

Posted April 17 - Manchester surveyed members of the Class of 2020 about Commencement in the age of COVID-19. The overwhelming response was in favor of a live celebration, so it is now scheduled for October. Learn more.

Manchester waives enrollment deposit for fall

Posted March 27 - Manchester is waiving the enrollment deposit for incoming students this fall as part of its overall strategy in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We recognize that students and families are experiencing a lot of disruption right now. Our hope is that by eliminating the enrollment deposit for this fall, Manchester can help students move forward toward their future at Manchester University,” said Ryon Kaopuiki, vice president for enrollment and marketing. Learn more.

FYI

Manchester plans to open in fall 2020

Posted May 21 - After careful consideration and weighing a number of options, Manchester University plans to open its campuses in fall 2020. Learn more.

Your social media contributions welcome

Posted April 15 - Kyle Grubbs, MU’s interim social media coordinator, is seeking contributions to help spread Spartan spirit during this digital time.

Here’s what she is looking for:

• A video of yourself (or a group) singing the Manchester Fight Song (vertical video preferred)
• A video of yourself giving a pep talk/motivational talk to current students (vertical video preferred – under 45 seconds)
• A photo of yourself in Manchester gear, posted on our social media using #ManchesterMonday!
• A short video of your pets doing their best tricks for our Pet Talent Show. Include their names and a short description of the tricks.
  

Please submit your content or ideas to socialmedia@manchester.edu

Also, don’t forget to follow all of our channels and like/share our content. Find Manchester’s social media hub here.

Share your news on MU Today

Do have news to share? Send your information to MU_News@manchester.edu. When you do, you’ll tell every member of our core communications team: Dan Chudzynski, Anne Gregory and Melinda Lantz. We’ll coordinate with each other to disseminate your news in the most effective ways we can, including MU Today, social media, press releases, newsletters and Manchester magazine.

Submit your event to MU’s online calendar

If you have an event to add to the Manchester University online calendar, please click here, look for the blue SUBMIT AN EVENT button on the bottom left and fill in your information. An email then goes to a member of the communications team, who will complete the update. It’s easy! Because details for an event might change between the time it is submitted and the actual event, please send any changes to MU_News@manchester.edu and put Calendar Change in the subject line. 

Are classes delayed or canceled?

In case of inclement weather, each campus has procedures in place:

• Fort Wayne campus
• North Manchester campus 
  

Be safe out there!

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