Manhattan College is one of seven Lasallian colleges and universities in the United States. The Lasallian global community consists of 58 institutions of higher learning. Presently, a half million students are educated at these Lasallian colleges and universities around the world. Among primary schools, secondary schools and institutions of higher learning, there are approximately 900 Lasallian educational institutions across the globe serving more than 900,000 students in 80 different countries. Simply put, the Lasallian worldwide community extends far beyond the campus of Manhattan College.

The Lasallian Mission

• Each Lasallian school is created with the intention of carrying out the mission of St. John Baptist de La Salle. The headquarters of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, located in Rome, states the Lasallian mission on its Web site.

Lasallian Colleges and Universities Around the World

• The International Association of Lasallian Universities maintains a list of the 58 Lasallian universities around the world.

The History of the Christian Brothers in the United States

• There are 5,300 Christian Brothers carrying out the Mission of de La Salle across the globe. The Christian Brothers at Manhattan College belong to the U.S./Toronto Region. Learn more about the history of Christian Brothers in the United States, including the five Brothers from France who founded the first Lasallian school in New York City and later, Manhattan College.

Lasallian Districts in the United States

• There are six districts in the U.S./Toronto Region. Manhattan College is located in the New York District.