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Manhattan College recently announced that it changed its name to Manhattan University. The New York State (NYS) Board of Regents approved the name change on August 1. The change of name is done in order to better recognise its more than 100 majors, minors, graduate programmes, and advanced certificates and degrees, and attract a more globally diverse student body to this premiere higher educational institution. Manhattan College is now officially Manhattan University! 🎉 Offering the same commitment to excellence, new name, and even greater opportunities. Here’s to a future filled with more innovation, growth, and Jasper pride! 💚 pic.twitter.com/1eUPjgnHXH — Manhattan University (@ManhattanEdu) August 21, 2024 In May 2022, the institution surveyed more than 3,000 students, faculty, staff, administrators, board of trustees, and alumni regarding a potential name change for the school. The vast majority of responders said yes to the transition to “University,” a statement on the manhattan.edu said. The institute was founded in 1853 in Manhattan as a Lasallian Catholic College. Manhattan College relocated to the Bronx in 1923. According to the New York State Higher Education Committee of the Board of Regents, “There is increasing competition from institutions chartered in other states recruiting students in New York, nationally, and internationally, where the term ‘college’ presents a significant challenge.” None
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