鶹ԭ’s Office of Alumni Relations will host four virtual events during JanuaryandFebruaryshowcasingalumni and student stories.
All events will be held at 7 p.m. on Microsoft Teams. Links will be sent via email after registration.
Jan. 13:Dr. JeffEasley, Class of 1983,experienced a life-changing opportunity when he went on the second-ever Medical Practicum trip as a student. Hear how thattrip helped shape his career in medicine. Register.
Jan. 20:Connor Eichenauer, Class of 2019,will shareabouthis journey completingaPh.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Michigan State University, as well ashis careerin talent management withGE Aerospace. Hearhow his time at Manchester continues to influence his work designing talent assessment tools that ensure GE Aerospace has the right talent, in the right place, at the right time. Register.
Jan. 27:SeniorMegan Pierceholds the world record for the largest collection of Joker memorabilia, with more than 2,300 pieces.She will share aboutherunique hobby and the process of getting the record.Register.
Feb. 3:Hear from students whoparticipatedin theJanuary Session travel course to Nepal.They will share about peacebuilding outside of the context of the United States and the recent “Gen-Z Revolution” led by youngNepalipeople seeking change.Register.
鶹ԭ respects the infinite worth of every individual andgraduatespersons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition.
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鶹ԭ alumna and Board of Trustees member Harriet Hamer, MD, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 ISA Distinguished Service Awardby the Indiana Society of Anesthesiologists. Dr. Hamer has dedicated decades of service to anesthesiology, organized medicine, and the patients and physicians of Indiana. A longtime ISA leader, she served as ISA President from 2006-2008, along with her many years as an active board member, delegate, and committee chair. Her leadership included extensive involvement in membership development,...
鶹ԭ is pleased to announce that Dr. Janine Armstrong has accepted the position of Robin D. and Jeanette M. Lahman Endowed Scholar in Communication Studies. Armstrong joined ManchesterUniversity’s faculty in Fall 2025 as avisiting assistant professor of communication studies.She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of the Ozarks, hermaster’sfrom the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and her Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University.Herareas ofexpertiseinclude intersectionality, race,genderand sexuality,faithand interpersonal communication. She isa member ofManchester’sValues,Ideasand the Arts (VIA) committee.She was...
