Possessing or acting with bravery or boldness: COURAGEOUS. Marked by, exhibiting,
or carried out with courage or determination: HEROIC.
We have a saying, “To a Valiant Heart, Nothing is Impossible!” Take a chance, get
involved. Leadership opportunities abound. Join us and see how you can make great
things possible!
Gain the top skills employers today are seeking. Problem-solving with empathy, learned
through practicing the mindsets of design thinking, sets Manhattanville students apart.
Find out how you can earn a Certificate in Design Thinking.
Your path starts here.
At Manhattanville, our mission is to educate socially responsible leaders in a global
community. Our students are activists and serve the larger community, collectively
participating in more than 30,000 hours of service projects each year.
Check out all the ways you can get involved.
When you enroll at Manhattanville you become part of our Valiant community – a vast
network of educators, professionals, scientists, performers, artists, and more.
Private, nonprofit school in New York for social mobility based on US News and World
Report rankings.
86%
Of graduating class employed or enrolled in graduate programs.
HSI
Designated a Hispanic Serving Institution by the US Department of Education.
100%
Of students graduate with experiential and/or service learning experiences.
VALIANT
Voices
BROWNSON HALL
PERFORMING ARTS, MANHATTANVILLE
WESTCHESTER, BRONX
Samantha White, PhD, Sport Studies professor
Olivia Swanson ‘23, Performing Arts student
US Rep. Jamaal Bowman '19, EdD
Living Our Mission
Dr. Sam White, Sport Studies professor
“It is important to recognize the experiences of people who have been viewed as outside
the sports sphere, like marginalized folks.”
Dr. White’s research embodies the “understanding [of] diverse perspectives, thinking
about the importance of equity and inclusion” which are also hallmarks of the Manhattanville
mission.Samantha White, PhD, Sport Studies professor
Making Dreams a Reality
Olivia Swanson '23, Performing Arts student
"At Manhattanville they provide students with the option to take on anything they
set their minds to."
It was not until I got to Manhattanville where I was under the impression that not
only taking on another major or minor was a viable option, but it was also encouraged.
I think it’s very important to recognize that we as human beings might have more than
one interest, especially when we are young. Now is the time to dive deeper into those
interests! Now is the time to explore and see what is going to be the best fit for
us in our careers. Olivia Swanson ‘23, Performing Arts student
Lifelong dedication to social justice and human rights, making the American dream
accessible to all.
Jamaal Bowman '19, US Congressman
The reason why I am standing here with you today is because of teachers and coaches
and mentors.
Speaking to graduate students at the 2022 Commencement: "You will be everything to
the children and the families that you serve. And that is a major responsibility.
You’re not going to be there to just deliver academic content. You’re going to be
there to deliver social, emotional, and mental health support."US Rep. Jamaal Bowman
'19, EdD
The world is changing fast. Leaders are needed more than ever to stand up, empathize,
and find solutions that build bridges. At Manhattanville, we’re committed to nurturing
the next generation of bold thinkers and doers. Come join them.
