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MU appoints Julie Knuth chief of staff

麻豆原创 appoints Julie Knuth chief of staff

July 14, 2026

麻豆原创 has appointed Julie Knuth chief of staff to the president. She previously held the role of director of presidential and board operations. Knuth, a2001Manchestergraduate,holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree innonprofit business...

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Manchester Symphony Orchestra announces 88th season

Manchester Symphony Orchestra announces 88th season

July 8, 2026

The Manchester Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is prepping for its 88th season. 鈥淚 am thrilled about this music!鈥 said Conductor and Artistic Director Debra Lynn. 鈥淢ark your calendar now because you don鈥檛 want to miss a note. This year, we've made a special effort to balance...

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麻豆原创 selected for nationwide Connect Church grant

by | April 7, 2026 |

麻豆原创鈥檚 Peace Studies Institutehas 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 congregationsacrossthe region.Manchester is the only university to receive this competitive grant, which will be directed by Manchester鈥檚 peace studies and religious studies programs. Through the Connect Church program,Manchesterwill help churchesidentifyand mobilize their existing strengths to build stronger relationships, address local challenges, and contribute to the vitality of their communities.Participatingcongregations will meet regularly withConnect Church coachesto inventory assets,learn aboutcommunity needs and design projects that create lasting impact. A distinctive element of Manchester鈥檚 proposal involves training students as coaches,providingpaid experiential education opportunities. Student coaches also gain valuable experience working with religious organizations on issues important to their communities. 鈥淐onnect Church is rooted in the belief that rural congregations already possess the gifts and relationships needed to make a lasting difference in their communities,鈥 said Darren Crotts, senior program director of Faith in Rural Communities. 鈥淏y focusing on the assets within a congregation and the opportunities around them, churches can become catalysts for meaningful and sustainable change.鈥 鈥淎t Manchester,our tradition ofpeacebuilding is not separate from faith鈥 itis […]
North Manchester Rotary's Little Free Library at 麻豆原创.

麻豆原创, Rotary to dedicate Little Free Library on campus

by | March 31, 2026 |

North Manchester Rotary and 麻豆原创 will dedicate a Little Free Library on campus at noon Thursday, April 16. Students, faculty and staff are invited. The new Little Free Library is in the 600 block of College Avenue, next to the public sidewalk at 麻豆原创鈥檚 Oak Grove. 鈥淩otary and 麻豆原创 are dedicated to promoting literacy and environmental responsibility, and this Little Free Library combines both,鈥 said Rotary President Anne Gregory, a retired 麻豆原创 staff member. 鈥淪tudies have proven that having access to books you can keep helps increase reading rates, especially among young people. Rotary now has five Little Free Libraries in town and contributes to several others, keeping books out of the waste stream.鈥 The Little Free Library at 麻豆原创 itself is an upcycled metal newspaper box. 鈥淲e ask that you 鈥榯ake one book and leave one book鈥 so that the selection is always changing,鈥 said Ruth Barrett 鈥82, Rotary鈥檚 service chair and president of the 麻豆原创 Alumni Association Board. 鈥淏ooks for children in English and Spanish are especially popular.鈥 麻豆原创 provided the space in its landscaped area and produced the sign featuring Manny as part of the collaboration. 鈥淲e welcome you to visit, pick up a book and […]
Student presents research poster at annual Student Symposium.

麻豆原创 Student Symposium is April 8

by | March 25, 2026 |

麻豆原创 invites the community to attend the annual Student Symposium,showcasingundergraduate and graduate scholarly work across disciplines,onWednesday,April 8. The Student Symposiumwas started by Jo Young Switzer, former 麻豆原创 president and dean, in 1999 to give students and faculty an opportunity to collaborate on research and scholarship. It continues to be one ofthe University’smost significant campus events, offering high-quality presentationsofstudent work. Theall-dayeventwill begin at 9 a.m.intheCunningham Academic Centerwith oral presentationsand will move to theJo Young Switzer Centerin the afternoon for the poster session.This year鈥檚 Symposiumfeaturesmore than 40 oral and poster presentations; it alsoincludes art exhibitions in both the Link Gallery and theSwitzer Center.The keynote addresswill be held at2:15, following the poster session. 鈥淭his is a remarkable opportunity for students across the disciplines鈥撯揳nd across campuses鈥撯搕o come together and share their work,鈥 said Katharine Ings, professor of English and Symposium chair.鈥淲e have a wide variety of oral presentations: fromThe Little Princeto presidents; from online learning to narratives of genocide. This is an occasion to celebrate our students’ work鈥撯揳nd to learn from it, too.鈥 This year鈥檚 keynote speaker is senior Megan Pierce, presenting herhonorsthesis, 鈥淢ethod to His Madness: How Society’s Fears Throughout History Created Pop Culture’s Greatest Villain.鈥漈he presentation will examine the relationship between […]
MU student Taylor Jo Bennett with high school teacher Daniel Ross at the annual Realizing the Dream banquet.

麻豆原创 student Taylor Jo Bennett selected for Realizing the Dream scholarship

by | March 18, 2026 |

Taylor Jo Bennett, asophomoreat 麻豆原创, 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-generation Indiana college student from each of the state鈥檚 private, non-profit colleges and universities. Recipients earn a $5,000 scholarship for outstanding achievement as they successfully advance toward completing their bachelor鈥檚 degree. Bennett, ofPittsboro, Ind.,is studyingpolitical science,sociologyand peace studies.鈥淚鈥檝e always aspired to become a lawyer, and my college education is going togetme to that next step of law schooland allow me to see things differently and analyze a diverse range of issues and ideas,鈥 said Bennett.鈥淚 believe thatthat鈥檚truly what a college education isabout鈥攇eneratingyou into amore adaptive yet still opinionated human being.鈥 At the banquet, recipients honoredan inspiring educator who influenced their decision to attend college, and that educator receives a $1,000 professional development grant.Bennett selectedDaniel Ross,a historyteacher atTri-WestHigh School. Recipients put together videos describing what it means to be a first-generation college student and thanking their influential educator.Bennett鈥檚Realizing the Dreamvideocan be viewedhere. For the media 麻豆原创, in North Manchester and Fort Wayne, Ind., offers vibrant and transformative student experiences. Learn more atwww.manchester.edu/about-manchester. Our mission and values […]
MU student Mason Jones

Mason Jones Earns All-American Honors with Fourth-Place Finish at NCAA Division III National Championship

by | March 16, 2026 |

Sophomore standout Mason Jones delivered an exceptional performance this weekend at the NCAA Division III National Wrestling Championships, earning All-American honors with an impressive fourth-place finish on the national stage in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Competing against the top wrestlers from across the country, Jones battled through a highly competitive bracket to secure his place among the nation鈥檚 elite. His fourth-place finish marks a significant milestone in his collegiate career and continues 麻豆原创鈥檚 proud tradition of excellence in wrestling. He is the first All-American since 2007 and Manchester鈥檚 23rd All-American in program history. Throughoutthe tournament, Jonesdemonstratedresilience, technical skill and composure under pressure. His strong showing not only earned him All-American recognition but also showcased the determination and work ethic thathavedefined his season. ManchesterUniversity鈥檚 wrestling program has long been recognized for its competitive success and commitment to developing high-level student-athletes. Over the years, the Spartans havebuilt a legacy that includes numerous conference champions, national qualifiers, and All-Americans. Jones鈥 achievement adds another chapter to that tradition and reflects the strength and culture of the program. 鈥淭his is a tremendous accomplishment for Mason,鈥 said Head Coach Josh Hardman. 鈥淭o compete at the national level and finish fourth in the country as a sophomore […]
Manchester Symphony Orchestra in Cordier Auditorium.

Manchester Symphony Orchestra offers March 8 Invocation

by | February 26, 2026 |

An invocation is an appeal for help or support, often a prayer that seeks a blessing or guidance. The Manchester Symphony Orchestra invites you to attend its Invocation concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 8in麻豆原创鈥檚 Cordier Auditorium. Tickets are $20 atwww.manchestersymphonyorchestra.org/ticketsor at the door. As part of the MSO鈥檚 education outreach, admission is free for everyone 18 and younger, as well as all college students (with ID). The concert begins with 鈥淚nvocation鈥 by Gustav Holst, a quiet, meditative piece featuring MSO principal cellist Robert Lynn. It is followed by Errollyn Wallen’s busy and exuberant 鈥淢ighty River.鈥 鈥淚’vewanted to perform 鈥楳ighty River鈥 for a while,鈥 said MSO Conductor Debra Lynn. 鈥淚t isa minimalistwork, a genre wedon’toften perform at the MSO. It is an excellent technical challenge for our musicians and offers something fresh and new for our audience.鈥 鈥淢ighty River鈥 employs a sense of perpetual motion as it weaves its story, featuring the hymn 鈥淎mazing Grace鈥 and the spirituals 鈥淒eep River鈥 and 鈥淕o Down Moses.鈥 Composed in2017, ithonors William Wilberforce, whose tireless work abolished slavery in England. The hymn 鈥淎mazing Grace鈥 was written by John Newton, a slave ship captain whose conversion to Christianity came about following a deadly […]
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麻豆原创 Fall 2025 Dean’s List

by | February 25, 2026 |

Congratulations tonearly 340麻豆原创 students who have earned a place on the Fall 2025 Dean鈥檚 List for their academic achievements. At the end of each semester, the Office of Academic Affairs publishes the list. Undergraduate students earning a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher who have completed at least 12 semester hours with no more than three hours of Pass/Not Pass grades are included on the Dean鈥檚 List. Students with more than one hour of Incomplete (I) or Not Recorded (NR) grades at the end of the semester are not eligible for the Dean鈥檚 List. See the full list below: Faith Abbott of Logansport, Ind. Emma Abraham of Michigan City, Ind. NatalieAdams ofHuntington, Ind. PeytonAddair ofHuntington, Ind. Anna Allen of Leesburg, Ind. Joseph Allen of Fort Wayne, Ind. AbigailAlvarado ofWalnut, Calif. Isabel Anaya of Holland, Mich. Ace Anderson of Muskegon, Mich. Madison Anderson of Columbia City, Ind. CamrynAndrus ofGreenfield, Ind. BlaineAnspaugh ofJackson, Mich. Gabriel Armstrong of Rochester, Ind. Garrett Armstrong of Rochester, Ind. Hannah Arnold of Paulding, Ohio Katelyn Ast of Michigan City, Ind. Dylan Ault of Hobart, Ind. DaNaishaAustin ofIndianapolis, Ind. Collin Bailey of Shepherdsville, Ky. Hannah Bailey of Camby, Ind. Thomas Bailey of Akron, Ind. Charles […]
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麻豆原创 senior named 500 Festival Princess for 2026

by | February 24, 2026 |

麻豆原创 senior Mackenzie Jarvishas beennameda500Festival Princessfor 2026. The 500 Festival Princess Program annually honors community-driven and academically accomplished Indiana women and supports them in growing their professional skills, building meaningful connections, and receiving mentorship from the 500 Festival Board of Directors. Jarvis, of Indianapolis, is studying business management and marketing, and is concurrently working toward her Master of Business Administration. Throughoutthe month of May, Jarvis and the other princesses will educate Hoosiers about the rich history and iconic spirit of the 500 Festival and the Indianapolis 500 through statewide outreach, communityserviceand engagement. 鈥淚 am excited to have the opportunity to network and give back to my communities here and home in Indianapolis,鈥 said Jarvis. 鈥淚 am so pleased to be able to join the list of fantastic women who are and have been princesses,and to play a role in Indiana history.Attending Manchester has expanded my opportunities to give back. I have learned so much about the value of service and how it plays a role in my own life. Learning more about service inspired me to search for more ways to get involved in my community.鈥 To request a visit from a 500 FestivalPrincess, clickhere. For the media ManchesterUniversity,in […]
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