Governor Chris Sununu Announces Membership of Public Higher Education Task Force Studying the Strategic Alignment of Public Higher Education in New Hampshire

First published on www.governor.nh.gov Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu announced members of the Public Higher Education Task Force to Study the Strategic Alignment of Public Higher Education in New Hampshire, as established in Executive Order 2023-06. The first meeting of the task force will be held on December 21, 2023....

December 11, 2023

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University System of New Hampshire Applauds Governor Sununu’s Budget Proposal

Increased funding supports state’s workforce pipeline and student aid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlcPwx_569U FROM WMUR-TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Read the full article by Grace Finerman on the WMUR website CONCORD, N.H. — The University System of New Hampshire (USNH)Chief Administrative Officer Catherine Provencher today issued the following statement in response to Governor Chris Sununu’s...

February 14, 2023

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University System of New Hampshire Presidents and State Business Leaders Discuss Role of Public Institutions in Developing Workforce to Support NH Economy

USNH is requesting an increase in state funding to invest in financial aid to better retain high school graduates and strengthen internship opportunities to bolster the state’s workforce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlOhCxvuENM Manchester, NH. – President James W. Dean Jr. of the University of New Hampshire, President Melinda Treadwell of Keene State College...

February 1, 2023

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University System of New Hampshire Recognized for Strong Financial Discipline

Moody’s affirms system’s credit rating and improved credit outlook CONCORD, N.H. - Moody’s Investor Service has affirmed the University System of New Hampshire’s (USNH) strong Aa3 credit rating and improved its credit outlook from negative to stable, acknowledging successful cost-cutting measures amid coronavirus pandemic operating challenges.To prepare for the headwinds...

November 28, 2022

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University System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees Votes to Combine System Chancellor Role with University of New Hampshire President Role on Interim Basis

UNH President James W. Dean, Jr. will assume interim role immediately CONCORD, N.H. – With a continued focus on efficiency and the delivery of high quality, affordable higher education, the University System of New Hampshire (USNH) Board of Trustees voted last week to combine the university system’s chancellor position with...

March 8, 2022

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University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University, Keene State College and Granite State College Announce Fourth Consecutive Tuition Freeze for In-State Students

CONCORD, N.H. — In keeping with the public mission of the University System of New Hampshire (USNH) to provide accessible, high quality, affordable higher education opportunities for Granite State families, the USNH Board of Trustees has voted to freeze in-state tuition for the 2022-2023 academic year. This is the fourth...

January 27, 2022

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