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Coach Spotlight: Chris Shank

Christopher Shank was appointed Head Coach of the SNHU baseball team in August 2023. He is the seventh head coach in the program's history and has been with the Penmen for over nine years from the years 2009 until 2015. Shank began his coaching career at his alma mater, spending 2003-05 as an assistant at Franklin Pierce University. Shank has an extensive history in
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Penmen Soccer Kick it Up a Notch

With the regular season halfway over, the SNHU Men’s Soccer team is gaining momentum and looking to secure a position in the playoffs. The Penmen have been a force to reckon with, thanks in part to standout performances from goalkeeper Preston Neal ('25) and forward Iago Perez ('26). As the team approaches the second half of the season, Neal emphasizes the importance of maintaining
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SNHUs Student Employment Model

Starting this fall, Southern New Hampshire University has altered policies around student workers. Many students and staff are already experiencing the effects of these changes. The new policies focus more on students eligible for work-study and returning student workers, leaving many questions from staff and students. As SNHU moves forward with enforcing new regulations around department budgets, open positions, and the hiring process, the
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The Cupboard at SNHU

The Cupboard at Southern New Hampshire University is a resource for students facing food insecurity. This resource is available to all students and can be accessed anonymously upon request. The Cupboard is located in Hospitality room 302, down the hall from the campus closet. The hours of the cupboard are Monday- Friday 9 am through 6 pm. Students who have permission can use their
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Better is Always Possible

A growing issue of basic needs insecurity among college students can often affect student success. On October 9, President Lisa Marsh Ryerson and Senator Maggie Hassan addressed these issues. The event featured a panel of students who shared their personal experiences navigating these challenges. Ryerson opened the discussion by highlighting the critical role of federal policymakers in expanding support for students. "Federal policymakers have
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SNHU’s First Gen Initiative

First-Generation students comprise around 25% of our campus undergraduate population. SNHU has a First-Gen lounge for first generation students. SNHU also has the First Gen Initiative, which helps first generation college students through their college experience. First generation student resources are part of the Learning Engagement and Academic Innovation (LEAI), which also works with Wolak Learning Fellows and the Major Ambassadors program on campus.
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SNHU Sustainability Month

Higher education is at the forefront of changing how we, as a society, live, breathe, and learn. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) is a non-profit organization that works with higher education institutions to help create sustainable operations, and learning environments, to create a system that is a breeding ground for new ideas. Specifically, Sustainability Month facilitated by AASHE,
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2024… The End Of An Era

Dear SNHU Community, Computers running, sweatpants on, bedroom door shut, and Zoom cameras turned on. Four years ago, that was our reality. In a world filled with uncertainty, students persevered through one of the darkest times in human history; COVID-19. Fast forward to today, and the SNHU class of 2024 is gearing up to graduate. As we prepare to walk across the stage adorned
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How SNHU Could Become More Pedestrian Friendly

With the recent opening of Dunkin' on campus, foot traffic to the Academic Center has increased substantially. With this comes the question, how pedestrian friendly is SNHU? If we take a look at the crosswalks, sidewalks, and streets around campus, we can see that the answer is not friendly enough. With the large increase in foot traffic to the Academic Center, it's important for
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Passing Of The Torch, Lisa Marsh Ryerson To Become SNHU President

After 20 years at the helm, SNHU announced that Paul LeBlanc will be stepping down as president effective June 30, 2024. The Board of Trustees unanimously voted for University Provost, Lisa Marsh Ryerson, to take over on July 1, 2024. Since joining SNHU, Ryerson has embraced the community and is excited to continue her work in this new role. "[There is such] joy and