Fast Forward puts students
into careers a year quicker,
and saves them $25,000!

Manchester College announces a new way to earn a college degree … Fast Forward!

This venture puts bright, highly motivated students into careers, graduate school or medical school an entire year quicker – while saving up to $25,000 – without sacrificing any of the opportunities of a Manchester College education.

Manchester is the only college or university in the state with 4-in-3 programs in every major … more >

“How cool was that!” exclaimed Oprah Winfrey. Millions of viewers watched as Toyota executive James Colon ’74 talked her through no-hands parallel parking of a Lexus LS460 on a How’d They Do That? segment of The Oprah Winfrey Show … more>>

in nature’s classroom

Alex Hall ’11 touches the struggling blue jay, awe animating his face. In the record book, he lists the wing size, tail length and other details as his teacher carries the bird around the shelter, giving other students a closer look.

The class is Biology 106, taught by Jerry Sweeten ’75, associate professor of biology. The classroom is the College’s 100-acre nature reserve … more >

More than 120 people attended Tom Jarman’s retirement dinner on Dec. 2, with much laughter, reflection and heartfelt gratitude shared about his 18 years as athletic director and wrestling coach at Manchester College.

In addition to Jarman, those taking the podium in the PERC included Presidents Jo Young ’69 Switzer and Parker Marden, new Athletic Director Rick Espeset, wrestler Kurt Boyer ’93, wrestler Eracleo Vallejo ’08 and Professor Lana Groombridge ’66.

Giving to Manchester College has financial benefits for the donor, too! For details on federal and state tax savings, click here!

Donor alert: Tax-free philanthropy from IRAs of those 70 1/2 and older likely will end this Dec. 31, 2007, due to U.S. Senate action this month on the federal Pension Protection Act. Learn more about this tax break.

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