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Manchester University becomes Crossroads League's 11th member institution, first new member since 2010
The Crossroads League Council of Presidents announced Friday, Aug. 28 that Manchester University has accepted an invitation to join the Crossroads League, upon NAIA approval, with membership beginning in the 2027 academic year. Located in North Manche...
Aug 28, 2026, 8:39am EDT
Manchester University Announces Fall 2026 VIA Lineup
Manchester University offers more than a dozen presentations in its Values, Ideas and the Arts (VIA) series for Fall 2026. Presentations are at 11 a.m. on Mondays in Wine Recital Hall at the North Manchester campus unless otherwise noted. They are free...
Aug 18, 2026, 10:29am EDT
Manchester University names Elizabeth Marsch executive director of online education
Manchester University welcomed Elizabeth Marsch as its executive director of online education on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Marsch comes to Manchester from The Ohio State University, where she worked for nearly 25 years. She most recently held the position of...
Aug 17, 2026, 9:40am EDT
MU Regional Student Environmental Conference is free to students, educators
Manchester University's Center for Environmental Resilience and Social Engagement and Earth Charter Indiana are proud to host the inaugural Regional Student Environmental Conference on Monday, September 28 at Manchester University's North Manchester ca...
Aug 11, 2026, 9:00am EDT
Manchester University hosts more than 100 youth for NxtGen Leadership Camp
Manchester University hosted 105 campers from 26 Indiana high schools for its third-annual NxtGen Leadership Camp from July 6-10. The NxtGen Program on Campus is a Lilly Endowment-funded initiative designed to help Indiana colleges and universities i...
Jul 27, 2026, 8:26am EDT
Manchester University to host Regional Student Environmental Conference
Manchester University will host the inaugural Regional Student Environmental Conference on Monday, Sept. 28, organized by Earth Charter Indiana and Manchester's Center for Environmental Resilience and Social Engagement. This event will connect youth a...
Jul 16, 2026, 9:26am EDT
Manchester University appoints Julie Knuth chief of staff
Manchester University has appointed Julie Knuth chief of staff to the president. She previously held the role of director of presidential and board operations. Knuth, a 2001 Manchester graduate, holds a bachelor's degree in nonprofit business manageme...
Jul 14, 2026, 9:30am EDT
Manchester University invites prospective students to visit for Private College Week
Private College Week, established by Independent Colleges of Indiana, offers students and families the opportunity to experience private, nonprofit colleges and universities through free tours and information sessions. From July 20-24, Manchester Unive...
Jul 13, 2026, 9:22am EDT
Tish Kalita selected for Institutional Leadership for Vocation Seminar
Tish Kalita, executive director of experiential learning and external relations at Manchester University, was selected to participate in the inaugural Institutional Leadership for Vocation Seminar through the Council of Independent Colleges' (CIC) Netw...
Jun 29, 2026, 8:58am EDT
MU runner Gavin Byerly named HCAC 2025-26 Male Athlete of the Year
Manchester University senior Gavin Byerly, of Huntington, Ind., has been named the 2025-26 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference's (HCAC) Male Athlete of the Year. The HCAC consists of 10 universities that compete in a conference championship at th...
Jun 25, 2026, 10:05am EDT