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PSU President Sara Jayne Steen, left, and N.H. 2nd District Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster.

PSU Hosts Economic Development Discussion with N.H. 2nd District Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster

January 11th, 2013 by blyndes

PLYMOUTH, N.H.–Plymouth State University hosted a January 11 meeting of local, state and congressional officials in discussing Grafton County’s economic development efforts. The main focus of the meeting was the future of the Enterprise Center at Plymouth (ECP), now under construction at 149 North Main Street, which is a business incubator supporting entrepreneurship, small businesses [...]

PSU History professor Dr. Patrick May, right, assists LMS student Ben Montembeault with his research using databases available to the public at Lamson Library and Learning Commons.

Laconia Middle School Students Visit PSU’s Lamson Library to Prepare for National History Day Competition

January 9th, 2013 by blyndes

PLYMOUTH,N.H.–Plymouth State University’s Lamson Learning Commons hosted six Laconia Middle School students January 8 as part of their 2013 National History Day research project. The students are studying topics as diverse as the Tuskegee Airmen, the Iranian Revolution and terrorism, the Transcontinental Railroad and the U.S. economy, the Manhattan Project and the television program Star [...]

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President Steen featured on “First Class Business” radio show

January 5th, 2013 by Hyung Park

Plymouth, N.H. – Plymouth State University President Sara Jayne Steen was a recent guest on “First Class Business,” hosted by Jack Heath or WTPL-FM and Chris Way, Interim Director of New Hampshire Division of  Economic Development. Listen to the 30 minute program here:

PSU's new Division of Online and Continuing Studies offers opportunities for commuting, working or non-traditional students to continue their education through online, evening or daytime classes.

Plymouth State University Creates Division of Online and Continuing Studies

January 4th, 2013 by blyndes

Plymouth, N.H. –As the world moves into the 21st century, education is taking different forms and paths; Plymouth State University is embracing the value of online and continuing education with the creation of the Division of Online and Continuing Studies (DOCS), formerly the Frost School of Continuing and Professional Studies. DOCS will serve undergraduate, online [...]

Brian Eisenhauer Named the Plymouth State University Helen Abbott ’39 Professor of Environmental Studies.

Plymouth State’s Brian Eisenhauer Awarded Helen Abbott ’39 Professorship of Environmental Studies

December 17th, 2012 by blyndes

Plymouth, N.H.–An outstanding faculty member and sustainability advocate has been named the Plymouth State University Helen Abbott ’39 Professor of Environmental Studies. Brian Eisenhauer is a professor of Sociology and Director of the Office of Environmental Sustainability at PSU, working with PSU faculty, staff, and students to reduce the University’s environmental impacts and helping others [...]

Left to right, PSU Senior Kristen Spinney, a physical and health education major from Derry, N.H., and Linda Corriveau, PSU Community Service Advisor with some of the nearly 500 Christmas gifts for area children donated by PSU students, staff, faculty and community members.

Plymouth State University’s Angel Tree Project Provides Christmas Gifts to Area Families

December 14th, 2012 by blyndes

PLYMOUTH, N.H.-Plymouth State University’s Angel Tree Project provided nearly 500 gifts to area children for this year’s Christmas season. The Angel Tree Project partners with 14 Plymouth-area schools and non-profit agencies to provide gifts for youth and teens during the holiday season; PSU Community Service Advisor Linda Corriveau said this year’s Angel tree project started [...]

Belknap Hall won the 2012 "Do It in the Dark" energy conservation competition between residence halls by reducing their energy use by more than 25% over a two month period.of their

Belknap Hall Wins PSU’s Annual “Do It in the Dark” Energy Savings Competition

December 12th, 2012 by blyndes

Plymouth, N.H. –Nearly 200 students living in Belknap Hall have won the 2012 “Do It in the Dark” energy saving competition between Plymouth State residence halls. “Do it in the Dark” is a student-named competition between all the traditional residence halls that encourages saving energy by tracking and comparing reductions in each residence halls’ energy [...]

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Construction Begins on Business Enterprise Center: Partnership Between PSU and Grafton County

December 4th, 2012 by blyndes

Plymouth, N.H. –A joint partnership between Plymouth State University and the Grafton County Economic Development Council (GCEDC) to create new businesses and jobs is under way. The Enterprise Center at Plymouth (ECP), located at 149 North Main Street, is a business incubator and accelerator that will support entrepreneurship, small businesses, and economic development in central [...]

Former All-American distance runner Dave Severance, a 1981 Plymouth State graduate, is the new head coach of PSU's cross country programs.

Plymouth State University Adds Men’s and Women’s Cross Country as Varsity Sports

December 3rd, 2012 by blyndes

PLYMOUTH, N.H. –Plymouth State University has announced that men’s and women’s cross country have been added as varsity athletic programs, and runners will begin competing for the Panthers in the fall of 2013. The Panther athletic program is also proud to announce the new head coach of the cross country programs will be PSU Athletic [...]

Plymouth State University celebrated the opening of its Center for Global Engagement with a ribbon cutting ceremony November 13 in Mary Lyon Hall. Left to right, Jim Hundrieser, PSU's Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, PSU President Sara Jayne Steen and Debra Regan, Director of PSU's Global Education Office.

Plymouth State University Opens Center for Global Engagement

November 30th, 2012 by blyndes

Plymouth, N.H. – Plymouth State University is embracing the value of global education with the creation of the Center for Global Engagement (CGE). At a November 13 ribbon-cutting opening the new Center, PSU President Sara Jayne Steen noted our future leaders and educators will be working in an environment which increasingly requires an international perspective. [...]

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PSU honors MBA graduates at annual luncheon – Mid-State Health CEO Sharon Beaty featured speaker

PLYMOUTH — Nearly 60 Plymouth State University MBA graduates were recognized with a variety of awards at theMaster of Business Administration Certificate and Honors Luncheon May 18, culminating their academic year. The guest of honor and featured speaker at the luncheon was Sharon Beaty, CEO of Mid-State Health Center of Plymouth and Bristol and President [...]

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PSU graduates encouraged to become “agents of change”

PLYMOUTH — Nearly 1,400 degrees were awarded at Plymouth State University’s 142nd commencement ceremony on Saturday,May 18. PSU President Sara Jayne Steen welcomed the guests, stating the event was a joyous one. “Because of an extraordinary faculty and staff,” Steen said, “PSU students achieve at the highest levels. These candidates are teachers, scientists, artists, health [...]

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Princeton Review names Plymouth State University one of nation’s greenest colleges

PLYMOUTH—Plymouth State University’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability has led to its being named among North America’s greenest colleges. The 2013 Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges is an indepth look at the most environmentally friendly institutions of higher learning. The Princeton Review, in collaboration with the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. [...]