Student Hannah Hilliker advocates for saving beehive

Posted Nov. 29 - When junior Hannah Hilliker learned that Manchester plans to raze the old Administration Building, she got busy trying to save a beehive on the west side of the century-old structure. Hilliker wrote to the MU maintenance staff and President Dave McFadden asking if the hive could be relocated. She even offered to raise money to help cover the costs.

McFadden forwarded the email to Alexis Young, assistant vice president for facilities and auxiliary operations, who let Hilliker know that Brian McNabney, an MU maintenance technician, was able to move the bees to a hive box. The box is now in a greenhouse at McNabney’s home and he reports that the hive is strong and lively.

McFadden thanked Hilliker for her email. “You have a sharp eye and I appreciate your concern for the hive.”

Giving Tuesday raises more than $94,000

Posted Dec. 3 - Manchester University asked alumni, friends, colleagues and neighbors to #JointheMUvement and help with several crowdfunding projects on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 30. A total of 217 donors gave $94,123.02.

The projects were The Manchester Fund; the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Fund; the Food Pantry at its North Manchester campus; and the Food Pantry at the Fort Wayne campus.

U.S. News & World Report: MU excels at undergraduate teaching

Posted Sept. 14 - Manchester is among the top 10 schools in the Midwest for undergraduate teaching and is tied for first place in Indiana, according to U.S. News & World Report. Learn more.

Keffers champion nursing with labs, scholarships

Posted Nov. 23 - Manchester University’s young nursing program has champions in Dr. Harry Keffer ’59 and Dr. Jan Keffer. The Keffers were on the North Manchester campus this fall to help dedicate the Keffer Nursing Lab. Learn more.

Pharmacy student helps empower children of color  

Posted Nov. 18 – Manchester student pharmacist Ieysha Walker is inspiring young children of color to see themselves as future professionals in any career they choose.

The third-year pharmacy student has a coloring book featuring female health-care professionals. Learn more about “The Future Me Can Be …”

Holiday happenings  

Posted Nov. 19 – Looking for ways to celebrate? Here are a few:

• Tree-Lighting Ceremony is Nov. 22.
• Lessons & Carols is Dec. 3
• It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Play is Dec. 4-5
• MU holiday concert is on Dec. 10
• Manchester Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert is Dec. 12
• Admissions Holiday Reception is 2-4 Wednesday, Dec. 15 in the Admissions area in ACAN.
• Office of Academic Affairs Holiday Happy Hour is 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15 in ACEN 146 and the first-floor hallway.
• Campus Store Christmas Open House is Thursday, Dec. 16. See email for details.

Manchester adds nutrition sciences major in fall 2022

Posted Nov. 9 - Manchester University is adding to its health science offerings with an undergraduate nutrition sciences major beginning in fall of 2022. Learn more.

Manchester offers Multicultural Excellence in Leadership Scholarship

Posted Nov. 11 - Manchester seeks candidates for the Multicultural Excellence in Leadership Scholarship, designed to uplift exceptional and talented students who identify as a racial or ethnic minority.

“This scholarship allows us to honor and encourage the leaders of tomorrow,” said Ryon Kaopuiki, vice president of admissions and marketing. Learn more.

Link exhibit honors indigenous identity

Posted Nov. 18 – Link Gallery offers art pieces by North Manchester resident Briana “Bri” Floor in “Indigi-Flections: Reflections on an Indigenous Identity” through Feb. 4. Learn more.

Board adopts Anti-Racism Statement

Posted Oct. 20 - The Manchester University Board of Trustees unanimously passed an Anti-Racism Statement, which renews the University’s commitment to stand against racism and the systems that perpetuate injustice and inequity. Learn more.

MU presents It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Play

Posted Oct. 29 - Manchester is bringing a beloved holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life, to the stage as a live 1940s radio broadcast. MU Director of Theater Angelina Funk ’14 is directing the play on Dec. 4 and 5. Learn more.

Hetrick partners with high schools for Pharmacy Club

Posted Oct. 18 - Greg Hetrick, assistant vice president for graduate admissions and community engagement, is working with Vincennes University and two early college high schools, East Allen University and North Side High School, to carry out a semester-long Pharmacy Club. These high schools have collaborated with Vincennes University to offer an associate’s degree upon high school graduation.

This 14-week opportunity includes weekly sessions that focus on the pharmacy profession. Some are virtual, but others involve field trips to community pharmacies, hospitals and both MU campuses.

Manchester to build tower for Chime’s 100^th anniversary

Updated Sept. 16 - The iconic Manchester Chime, quiet since 2019, will sound again next fall to celebrate its 100^th anniversary. Its bells are scheduled to come down at 10 a.m. Aug. 16 or restoration and then installation in a new Chime tower. Learn more.

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