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MU, CFWC holds groundbreaking for phase one of Manchester Mile
Representatives from Manchester University, the Community Foundation of Wabash County, JPR, and the Manchester Mile committee held a groundbreaking for the first phase of the Manchester Mile on Wednesday, May 6. The Manchester Mile will stretch from ...
May 11, 2026, 10:03am EDT
Manchester University's nutrition program earns full accreditation
Manchester University's cutting-edge master's program in nutrition and dietetics has earned full accreditation through 2033 from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. Earning full accreditation allows the program to expan...
May 5, 2026, 8:51am EDT
MU Esports to add Mario Kart World to lineup in Fall 2026
Manchester Esports will add Mario Kart World to their list of supported titles for Fall 2026. Mario Kart World is one of the largest games in the Indiana High School Esports League (IEN) and will be supported by the Great Lakes Esports Conference (G...
May 4, 2026, 1:54pm EDT
Manchester University adds two new reduced-credit degrees
Manchester University continues to forge groundbreaking pathways in higher education to best prepare students for careers with new accelerated degree programs in Applied Criminal Justice and Applied Marketing Communication. The undergraduate programs f...
Apr 16, 2026, 2:53pm EDT
Manchester University presents 'A Melodious Mosaic' band concert
Manchester University invites the community to attend "A Melodious Mosaic" on Wednesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. in Cordier Auditorium. The free concert features Manchester's Jazz Ensemble and Symphonic Band. The Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Tim Reed, p...
Apr 16, 2026, 8:45am EDT
Manchester University Commencement is May 16, Dave Haist to give address
Dave Haist will address the graduating class and receive an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree at Manchester University's commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16. Haist graduated from Manchester in 1973 with a degree in accounting and economics...
Apr 15, 2026, 9:22am EDT
Manchester University to present spring musical 'Little Shop of Horrors'
Manchester University's spring musical is Little Shop of Horrors. Performances are Friday, April 17 at 6 p.m., Saturday, April 18 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m. in Cordier Auditorium at the North Manchester campus. Admission is free, but do...
Apr 13, 2026, 9:16am EDT
Manchester University selected for nationwide Connect Church grant
Manchester University's Peace Studies Institute has received a $375,000 grant from the Faith in Rural Communities initiative of the NC Rural Center to coach 25 rural churches in asset-based community development over the next three years, serving congr...
Apr 7, 2026, 8:37am EDT
Manchester University Student Symposium is April 8
Manchester University invites the community to attend the annual Student Symposium, showcasing undergraduate and graduate scholarly work across disciplines, on Wednesday, April 8. The Student Symposium was started by Jo Young Switzer, former MU presi...
Mar 25, 2026, 9:06am EDT
Manchester University student Taylor Jo Bennett selected for Realizing the Dream scholarship
Taylor Jo Bennett, a sophomore at Manchester University, was recognized at the Realizing the Dream banquet in Indianapolis on Feb. 28. Realizing the Dream is a program by Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) that annually celebrates a first-generatio...
Mar 18, 2026, 2:00pm EDT