Manhattanville News

​​Manhattanville University Community Mourns Ethel Skakel Kennedy, Class of 1949. Kennedy’s life work exemplified Manhattanville’s mission PURCHASE, NY, October 10, 2024 – Ethel Skakel Kennedy ’49, a graduate of the Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart, now Manhattanville University, died on October 10, 2024, at age 96. The Manhattanville community extends its heartfelt condolences to the Skakel, McCooey, Shriver, and Kennedy families during this time of sorrow. Kennedy dedicated her life to philanthropy and public service, inspiring generations with her unwavering commitment to equality and humanitarian causes. Her life’s work exemplified Manhattanville's mission to educate ethical and socially responsible leaders in a global community.

PURCHASE, NY, September 24, 2024 – Manhattanville University has once again been ranked by “U.S. News & World Report” as one of the “Top Performers for Social Mobility” based on the 2025 Best Colleges rankings issued this week. For the fifth consecutive year, the university has been ranked as one of the top 3 private, non-profit institutions in New York State for Social Mobility in the Regional Universities North Category.