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Manhattanville University President Frank D. Sánchez, Ph.D., Manhattanville’s 15th president and its first Latino president, continues to garner accolades as he leads Manhattanville into the future. Now, Dr. Sánchez has been included in the “City & State New York” Hudson Valley Power 100 list as well as the “PoliticsNY” and “amNY Metro” 2024 Power Players in Education list. 

“City & State New York”, a media organization dedicated to covering New York’s local and state politics and policy, released its Hudson Valley Power 100 list in October and listed Dr. Sánchez among the top leaders in the region. The “City & State New York” power lists feature notable New Yorkers, including government officials as well as movers and shakers who regularly interact with state and local government and are engaged in the political process. 

“PoliticsNY” (online) and “amNY Metro” (print) released the 2024 Power Players in Education list on October 30th. The list honors individuals in New York City and State who champion progress and success in all forms of education. It includes a diverse range of educational leaders, from presidents of educational institutions to directors of nonprofits, and policymakers. 

“Manhattanville is on the move, and I’m delighted that the ‘City & State New York’ Hudson Valley Power 100 list as well as the ‘PoliticsNY’ and ‘amNY Metro’ 2024 Power Players in Education lists are recognizing the University’s momentum. It’s a privilege to be acknowledged among so many incredible leaders who are making a real impact on the future of education in our region,” said Dr. Sánchez.

 Dr. Sánchez, who was also recently honored with the Trailblazer Award from the Westchester Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, was inaugurated as Manhattanville’s President in July of 2023. Under his leadership, Manhattanville has seen unprecedented student growth, evolved from a college to a university, and received numerous awards and accolades attesting to Manhattanville’s exceptional return on investment. Manhattanville has recently been recognized by “U.S. News and World Report,” “Forbes Top 500 Colleges – #396,” and “The Princeton Review” best colleges lists. The university has also recently expanded its learning opportunities in Florence, Italy, and, later this year, President Sánchez will be traveling to Lisbon, Portugal to begin forging a new international collaboration. 

Manhattanville University (formerly Manhattanville College) is a private liberal arts institution dedicated to academic excellence, purposeful education, and social responsibility. For three years in a row, “U.S. News and World Report” has ranked Manhattanville the number one private, non-profit institution in New York among Top Performers of Social Mobility in Regional Universities North. The university has been recognized among the best colleges in The Princeton Review for close to 20 years. Located 30 miles from New York City on a 100-acre suburban campus in the heart of Westchester County, Manhattanville enables easy access to entertainment offerings, educational resources, and business opportunities for its diverse student body. The university serves more than 1,300 undergraduate students and nearly 1,000 graduate students from more than 44 countries and 33 states. Founded in 1841, the university offers more than 75 undergraduate and graduate areas of study in the arts and sciences, education, nursing and health sciences, business, and creative writing, as well as continuing and executive education programs. Graduate students can choose from over 70 graduate and certificate programs. Extracurricular offerings include more than 45 clubs and activities and 23 NCAA Division III teams.