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 focus on preparing individuals for the job market in three years – as opposed to the traditional four – to ...

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, professor of music, will perform a mix of jazz, funk and rock music. The Symphonic Band, directed by Mac...

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. In 1977, he earned his juris doctor from Indiana University’s School of Law. For 20 years, ...

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 donations are encouraged. Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of a timid florist whose discovery ...

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 congregations across the region. Manchester is the only university to receive this competitive grant, which wil...