Manchester University

As a first-generation college student, Alexa Uribe has faced skepticism and financial uncertainty. But with steadfast determination and a supportive family, her dreams of a college diploma are within reach. She is featured in a Manchester Bold video.

Manchester University senior Arturo Casas has been selected to represent the NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) on the NCAA Board of Governors Student-Athlete Engagement Committee. He is one of only three Division III students in the country who will serve on the Committee.

Manchester University's 25th annual Student Research Symposium on April 28 will feature keynote speaker senior Sefunmi Babatunde and her presentation, "TInvestigating the Systemic Effect of Jasmonic Acid Wounding Pathways in Soybean Seedlings." Babatunde is a senior majoring in biology-chemistry from Indianapolis.

Admitted to Manchester University when he was just 15, Carl "Alex" Felton is a junior carrying a double major in biology and psychology with a concentration in cognitive neuroscience.

Gracianne Nohl is a sophomore at Manchester University majoring indigital media arts. She holds leadership roles at Manchester.

Rayan Noureddine serves as liaison to first-year pharmacy students for the Muslim Healthcare Professionals student organization at Manchester University.

Michael Thompson is secretary of the Muslim Healthcare Professionals student organization at Manchester University.

Sid Sagna is treasurer of the Muslim Healthcare Professionals student organization at Manchester University.

Omar Ibrahim is activities coordinator of the Muslim Healthcare Professionals student organization at Manchester University.

Mariam Hussain is vice president of the Muslim Healthcare Professionals student organization at Manchester University.

Renae Walker-Zamora is a junior at Manchester University majoring in general music and educational studies with a concentration in counseling. She holds a number of leadership roles at Manchester and plans to become a music therapist.

Amira McHeik is president of the Muslim Healthcare Professionals student organization at Manchester University.

Manchester University students in EDUC 340: Literacy Block organized all aspects of two sessions called Developing Climate Change Activists. They designed interactive stations - provided participants with important information - and empowered them with actions we can all take. The sessions were part of Manchester University Discussion Day 2023, focusing on climate change.

Sophie Updike is vice president of Manchester Aspiring Educators and a student worker for the Harry H. Henney '35 & Jeanette Henney Department of Education at Manchester University. She hopes to become an advocate for children who are unable to advocate for themselves, especially within special education.

Senior Cole Nugent is vice president of the Manchester Activities Council and student representative on the Values, Ideas and the Arts Committee at Manchester University. He offers this advice to new Manchester students: "Don't be afraid to make mistakes! College is the safest place to find ourselves and make mistakes. The amazing resources at Manchester are going to be able to guide and help you in any way possible!"

Students in Food Science (NUTR 220) answered questions about why legumes benefit the soil, reduce greenhouse gases and support dietary health for humans. Additionally, they selected and prepared legume dishes for guests to taste. The session was part of Manchester University Discussion Day 2023, focusing on aspects of climate change.

Diana Wilson led a small-group discussion after the group watched a CNN "Innovative Cities" segment about how lives in Ahmedabad, India, are being saved from the heat by covering black, tar roofs with white tiles, reflective materials, and even white paint. The session was part of Manchester University Discussion Day 2023, focusing on aspects of climate change.

Sierra Caster led a small-group discussion after the group watched a CNN "Innovative Cities" segment about a residential high-rise in Sydney, Australia, that features hydroponic vertical gardens and its own water recycling and low carbon power plants. The session was part of Manchester University Discussion Day 2023, focusing on aspects of climate change.

Students from EDUC 343 (Disciplinary Literacy) developed and led a Manchester University Discussion Day session that used the idea of disciplinary literacy as a lens to understanding big issues like climate change (and how we work through problem finding and toward problem solving).

Rahmon James, known as RJ, would offer this advice to incoming Manchester students: "Stay true to yourself and know that some things don't happen overnight. It is okay to fail!" He is featured in a "My Manchester Story" profile.

Laura Ullom-Minnich led a small-group discussion after the group watched a CNN "Innovative Cities" segment about the city of Accra in Ghana that is dealing with a raw sewage problem by building a treatment plant powered by the sewage itself. The session was part of Manchester University Discussion Day 2023, focusing on aspects of climate change.

Adrian Allen is captain of the esports Valorant Team, an RA, and president of the Manchester University Gaming Society. He is featured in a "My Manchester Story" profile.

University Safety is happy to announce its most recent Spartan Coin recipient, Christopher Welton.

Jason Kim is president of the executive board of the Manchester University chapter of the Americen Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists.

Erika Renbarger has been selected as drum major of the Spartan Pride Marching Band at Manchester University.

As a student leader, Manchester University senior Ani King was selected to speak at Opening Convocation on Aug. 29. 2022.

Hannah Brubaker, Hope Gebhart, Libby Kreps, and Shayla Welch served as executive board officers for Simply Brethren at Manchester University for the 2021-22 academic year.

Mackenzie Faine, Grey Golliher, Alex Riley, and Jennifer Wagner served as executive board officers for United Sexualities and Genders at Manchester University for the 2021-22 academic year.

Madison Fielder, Caitlin McGettrick, Sydney Newton, and Samuel Springer served as executive board officers for the Psychological Society at Manchester University for the 2021-22 academic year.

Erin Hickle, Caitlin McGettrick, Sydney Newton, and Madison Shepard served as executive board officers for Pi Gamma Mu at Manchester University for the 2021-22 academic year.