Values

Plymouth State University is committed to serving as a regional asset and resource; providing expertise, education, community-based participatory and translational research along with collaborative outreach programs to rural residents. Translational research applies theory to practice, exploring the determinants of health in real-world settings, further advancing the field of public health.

Healthy communities support economic growth and development, reduce the social and economic burdens of disease and enhance quality of life for all ages.  Implementing policy and environmental change strategies in partnership with communities will provide sustainable health promoting behaviors such as healthy eating and active living.

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Another Way to Serve

“It was like moving to a foreign country with a completely different culture,” says PSU student Patrick O’Sullivan. The 26-year-old veteran isn’t referring to his time in Iraq as a motor transport operator in the Army Reserve. He’s talking about coming home. O’Sullivan joined the Army Reserve right out of high school, at an age [...]

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Remembering Gene Savage ’58

On May 14, 2012, New Hampshire lost a gifted educator, respected leader, and devoted friend. From his earliest days in education as a high school teacher, coach, and director of guidance, through his post as director of admissions at the University of New Hampshire, and later through his various administrative positions within the University System [...]