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Beginning in August of 2024, Dr. Aaron Collins, Associate Professor Chemistry, brought Environmental Science students together to work on an upcoming project to put a Green Roof on Paul Hall. Green Roofs are a beneficial feature for modern infrastructure as it can reduce stormwater run-off from roofs and can reduce the heat island effect. Plants covering a portion of a building will reduce the

The Southern New Hampshire University Office of Sustainability has released its first “Sustainability Highlights Report,” highlighting the progress made in the institution’s path toward effective sustainable practices. The major hurdles the team has accomplished are recognized in this report. “For the first time, we have implemented enterprise-wide, responsive environmental reporting. These milestones reflect our collective effort and the commitment to creating a sustainable organization,”

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

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

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,

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

The Design Thinking Lab is a new space on campus for students, faculty, and staff to create and collaborate. Over the summer, it was transformed into a space that the SNHU community can utilize. The lab's intended goal is to provide an "open space of possibility" on campus that anyone can use. Brandon Crose, Assistant Game Design Professor, is the lab manager. He emphasizes

On April 17 from 2-5 p.m., SNHU is holding the annual Humanities Festival to celebrate art, philosophy, and culture. Various student organizations, offices, and academic departments will be participating. This year, it will be bigger than ever in regards to the events and activities.   There have been tireless efforts from many different student groups, including the graphics team of students that created all