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PSU aiming to lessen student debt
December 27, The Citizen
$tudents Monetary Awareness and Responsibility Today was developed by PSU's Financial Aid team in response to the escalating debt being incurred by students.
PSU coach receives honor McLaughlin named assistant COY in NE
December 24, The Citizen
Mike McLaughlin has been named Assistant Coach of the Year in New England for Divisions II-III.
PSU students saving energy with new program
December 17, The Citizen
Plymouth State University students have saved thousands of dollars in electricity costs in a monthlong energy conservation competition among residence halls.
Russians and ecotourism
December 13, The Citizen
Plymouth State University was host to visitors from the Russian Solovetsky Islands who are touring New England to focus on ecotourism development and environmental protection.
Vigil held at Plymouth State for AIDS awareness
December 8, The Citizen
The vigil was part of AIDS Awareness Week and allowed students to pay respects to those who have been affected by the epidemic.
Plymouth State University focuses on 'green' planning
December 3, The Citizen
From the introduction of the new Gold Certified Langdon Woods to the energy-efficient, newly renovated Mary Lyon Hall, Plymouth State University has been heralded for its efforts in keeping a green lifestyle.
PSU, St. A's teams win T-shirt contest
November 27, The Citizen
The Patriots team from PSU won with a design that highlighted the history of the primary in New Hampshire.
PSU athletes chip in for area food pantries
November 23, The Citizen
The Plymouth State University baseball team collected 3,040 pounds of food for the Community Closet Food Pantry in Plymouth over the course of two weeks in early November.
Plymouth State gets $350,000 in new federal grants
November 8, WCAX-TV
Two Plymouth State University programs related to rural community development are in line to get $350,000 in federal grants.
Newfound High first to join effort to spur college goal
November 5, The Citizen
Newfound Regional High School has joined with Plymouth State University for the program. The program will include college visits and mentoring programs involving PSU students and Newfound students.
PSU's center earns reaccreditation
November 5, The Citizen
Plymouth State University's Child Development and Family Center has become one of the first facilities in the nation to receive re-accreditation under new guidelines created by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
You better believe it! Watching game at PSU had slumber party feel
October 29, The Citizen
Red Sox Nation was alive and well at Plymouth State University on Sunday night, with the Student Senate setting up a big-screen television in the Hartman Union Building.
Plymouth partners to offer online teaching grad certificate
October 19, Mass High Tech News
Plymouth State University's College of Graduate Studies reports it is partnering with the Virtual High School global consortium (VHS) to train K-12 teachers to create and instruct online courses.
Plymouth partners to offer online teaching grad certificate
October 19, Mass High Tech News
Plymouth State University's College of Graduate Studies reports it is partnering with the Virtual High School global consortium (VHS) to train K-12 teachers to create and instruct online courses.
PSU Meteorology Dept. recognized for excellence
October 17, The Citizen
Plymouth State University's meteorology program has received a number of accolades in recent years but, last week, PSU officials announced that the program yet again received recognition for its excellence, with four esteemed scholarships given to students at PSU.
Swedish scientists discuss biomass use in Plymouth
October 16, The Citizen
An effort to cut down on petroleum consumption has ramifications for the management of forest resources, a group of Swedish scientists told a gathering at Plymouth State University dealing with the use of biomass.
PSU Homecoming: Celtics mascot 'Lucky' puts on a show
October 13, The Citizen
Rain may have prevented the homecoming fireworks Friday, but it certainly did not dampen the Plymouth State University students' school spirit.
Hillary Clinton's smooth-talk express
October 13, Salon
Hundreds of college students and elderly voters gathered at Plymouth State University burst into applause.
Homecoming has become a family event at PSU
October 10, The Citizen
For the second straight year, Plymouth State University has combined its Family Weekend with Homecoming to provide a variety of activities for students and their families.
Obama crashes the party at PSU
October 10, The Citizen
Obama, who entered to loud music blasting over a loud speaker, spoke to a packed Hartman Union Building.
House of Pizza again takes top prize
September 21, Citizen
Students at Plymouth State University have chosen Plymouth House of Pizza for the second straight year as the winner of the Pizza Challenge, a fundraiser for the Faith Hope and Love Foundation.
Nature Conservancy Welcomes New and Returning Trustees
September 18, The Nature Conservancy
William Crangle, who is vice president for financial affairs at Plymouth State University and has previously worked in senior administrative positions at Lyndon State College and Johnson State College, both in Vermont.
PSU also observes Constitution Day
September 17, The Citizen
Plymouth State University will be holding different events throughout campus to celebrate the event.
PSU hosts 'Walk to Fight Cancer' fundraiser
September 13, The Record Enterprise
The 8th Annual "Walk to Fight Cancer" will be held Saturday, September 29, at Plymouth State University's Physical Education Center.
PSU prof. offers tips on dealing with depression
September 10, Citizen
Dr. Marcel Lebrun professor, author and expert in the area of depression in students has offered tips in spotting and dealing with depression which can lead to suicide.
NH expected to see tourism boost
September 10, SeaCoast Online
The Institute for New Hampshire Studies predicted the state would see more than 13 million visitors this summer and they would spend a record high, more than $1.6 billion.
PSU students start anew
September 6, The Citizen
Summer is over and school is back in session at Plymouth State University.
Students swarm back to PSU
September 3, The Citizen
The mass of students in backpacks walking across the Route 175A bridge and down Main Street made the reality more apparent; Plymouth State University students are moving back to campus for a new year of classes.
Promo boosts lake
August 31, The Citizen
Steve Kahl, the director of Plymouth State's Center for the Environment, said once the various subwatershed plans are finalized, he envisions a great place to put them: a "one-stop-shopping" database that will contain not only the plans but also interactive, computerized maps, local planning regulations and a wealth of other material from other sources, including the state Department of Environmental Services.
Langdon Woods gets national attention
August 27, The Citizen
The show, which aired on Friday, featured PSU Vice President for Finance Bill Crangle and the president of the Class of 2007, Peter Laufenberg, as guests on the national broadcast, speaking about the new Langdon Woods dormitory.
PSU to be featured on NPR program
August 24, The Citizen
A National Public Radio program detailing successful "green building" projects will focus on Plymouth State University's Langdon Woods Residence Hall.
Green Dorms
August 24, NPR
When students return to Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, some will move into its new environmentally- friendly dorm.
PSU to offer class for health care pros
August 22, The Citizen
The university's College of Graduate Studies is introducing Health Care Law and Ethics as part of a four-course graduate certificate in health care administration.
Pakistani educators return from United States
August 18, Daily Times
A group of 15 Pakistani educators recently returned home after completing a three-week summer course at Plymouth State University (PSU), New Hampshire, the United States.
Discovering Drerup
August 16, Concord Monitor
As the subject of two new exhibits and a documentary, the late Karl Drerup, New Hampshire's beloved enamelist, is finally getting his moment in the sun
Poison ivy itchier, more plentiful
July 31, The Citizen
Assistant Professor of Plant Biology Dr. Michele Pruyn at Plymouth State University comments on poison ivy in New Hampshire.
Nautical Archaeologist to Speak at Portland Harbor Museum
July 31, Maine Today
Professor David C. Switzer will speak at Portland Harbor Museum about “The Schooner Lizzie Carr: A Legacy of the Last Days of American Sail.”
Plymouth couple honored with scholarship
July 28, Citizen (subscription)
The Eugene and Joan Savage Education Award will be presented annually to a Plymouth State University student from New Hampshire who aspires to pursue a career in education.
Pakistanis 'graduate' at PSU
July 27, Citizen (subscription)
15 educators from Pakistan participated in a commencement ceremony this week, making them the fourth graduating class of its kind at Plymouth State University.
Shrine football stars arrive at Plymouth State
July 26, Citizen (subscription)
Football players from New Hampshire and Vermont arrived on the campus of Plymouth State University, Wednesday, to begin preparation for the 54th Annual Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl game.
Ad inspires lake project for contest
July 21, Concord Monitor
PSU's Center for the Environment , the Lake Winnipesaukee Watershed Association and the Lakes Region Planning Commission work together on a plan inspired by AmericanExpress ad.
A Pakistani Roundtable in New Hampshire
July 11, New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR)
Pakistani educators studying with the Pakistani Educators Leadership Institute join Laura Knoy on The Exchange for a roundtable discussion about life in Pakistan - the culture, the politics and their impressions of America.
Plymouth weather initiative wins federal funds
June 30, The Citizen (subscription)
U.S. Senator Judd Gregg, R-N.H., announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a measure containing $200,000 for the New England Weather Technology Initiative at Plymouth State University.
Pak Teachers to attend Summer Institute at Plymouth State University
June 26, The Islamabad Pulse
Principal Officer of the U.S. Consulate Lahore Bryan Hunt handed over air tickets to the Pakistani educators traveling to the U.S to attend a summer institute at the Plymouth State University (PSU), New Hampshire on Monday.
PSU hoop coach Scheinman to sit out for a year
June 22, Union Leader
In a news release on its Web site, the university said Scheinman will work full-time in the advancement office, where his new responsibilities will assist with the development efforts for new athletic facilities.
College presidents promise conservation
June 19, The Concord Monitor
According to a statement, the presidents of the University of New Hampshire, Keene State College, Plymouth State University and Granite State College have joined 290 others nationwide in signing the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment.
New chief of police formally assumes job
June 19, The Citizen (subscription)
Clark, a previous Bristol resident who started his law enforcement career in the Waterville Valley Police Department as a part-time officer in 1973 and would eventually move on to be chief of the Plymouth State University police department before coming to Bristol, received a warm welcome from speakers Lewis and Selectman Paul Fraser, both saying that he was perfect for the job he was about to undertake.
Grappone CEO to join board of trustees
June 14, The Concord Monitor
Plymouth State President Sara Jayne Steen will also join the board of trustees.
Electric Co-op has plans to use renewable energy
June 13, The Union Leader
Anderson applauded PSU and its new efforts to build a green-certified dormitory and become more environmentally friendly.
PSU honors some of its community volunteers
June 4, The Citizen (subscription)
Community service and volunteerism are led by those who keep in mind the well being of others, as opposed to self benefit. But, every year Plymouth State University honors those who have really stepped it up in this department.
Summit focuses on juvenile justice
May 28, The Citizen (subscription)
PSU President Sara Jayne Steen was present for the Summit as well, speaking about her feelings on issues involving alcohol.
PSU dorm wins gold certification
May 26, The Boston Globe
Plymouth State University officials knew the school's new energy-efficient residence hall was green, but they didn't know it was gold as well.
New Hampshire’s farm economy grows into new role
May 25, NH Business Review
The study, prepared earlier this year by Dr. Laurence Goss of the Institute for New Hampshire Studies at Plymouth State University for the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, found that the state’s agricultural businesses recorded an estimated $934 million in sales and employed some 10,866 people in 2005, the most recent year for which statistics were available.
Professor named to N.H. Commission
May 24, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Plymouth State University Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Sheryl L. Shirley has been appointed by New Hampshire Governor John Lynch to serve on the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights (NHCHR).
Economic development cited as key to improving rural healthcare
May 24, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Plymouth State University’s Center for Rural Partnerships sponsored a talk by Dr. James Squires, President of the New Hampshire Endowment for Health as part of the Rural Health and Wellness monthly meetings which take place on the second Wednesday of every month at the Hartmann Union on campus.
PSU's Langdon Woods Dorm strikes LEED gold
May 24, Record Enterprise (subscription)
In announcing last week that the Langdon Woods residence hall on campus has achieved the coveted LEED gold certification by the United States Green Building Council, Plymouth State University established itself with a firm reputation as one of the nations leading environmentally responsible academic institutions.
PSU graduates celebrate joys, sorrows
May 24, Record Enterprise (subscription)
"For all of us, this is wonderful day. You are all a success story and we are very proud of you," said PSU President Sara Jayne Steen, who recognized not only the accomplishments of the students but also of the staff.
Theater student wins scholarship
May 21, The Citizen (subscription)
Julie-Anne Whitney, a junior who is majoring in acting and dramatic writing with a focus on scriptwriting, is an employee of the university as well as one of its students.
An emotional goodbye for PSU seniors
May 20, The Citizen (subscription)
A barrage of emotion flowed through the Plymouth State University Physical Education Center at Saturday's commencement ceremony.
Ekstrom named PSU's Distinguished PAT
May 20, The Citizen (subscription)
On Friday, May 4, Rodney Ekstrom of Rumney was named the 2007 Distinguished Professional, Administrative and Technical (PAT) staff member.
PSU, university system celebrate 'green' residence hall
May 18, The Citizen (subscription)
University System of New Hampshire and Plymouth State University officials announced this week that PSU's new residence hall, Langdon Woods, is the first of its kind to earn gold-level certification by the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED program.
Continue lifelong learning, Stevens tells masters students
May 17, Record Enterprise (subscription)
The sun was smiling on the festivities along with faculty, staff, students, families and friends of the nearly 300 Plymouth State University students awarded graduate degrees at commencement exercises on Saturday morning, May 12 at the Foley Gymnasium.
Dream of swimming with dolphins a reality for local teen
May 17, Record Enterprise (subscription)
The Plymouth State women’s varsity soccer team held a 5K walkathon in Plymouth this past weekend to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire.
Community participation key to Spring Fling success
May 17, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Students, university staff and Plymouth residents all expressed satisfaction with last week's Spring Fling when they gathered to review the weekend's activities at this semester's last Campus Community Council Meeting that took place on Tuesday, May 8 in the HUB on the PSU campus.
Monkey Business pays off in Common Man Apprentice event
May 17, Record Enterprise (subscription)
There was no monkeying around by a team of Plymouth State University students who took first place in the third Common Man Apprentice business competition.
PSU student conductor joins violinist for concert
May 17, Record Enterprise (subscription)
The 20th century concert opens in the 18th century with Beethoven's emotionally-charged "Egmont Overture," conducted by our guest conductor Noah Glynn, a junior at Plymouth State University.
Season wraps for Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra
May 17, The Citizen (subscription)
The 20th century concert opens in the 18th century with Beethoven's emotionally-charged "Egmont Overture," conducted by our guest conductor Noah Glynn, a junior at Plymouth State University.
Plymouth State University Goes Green With New Dorm
May 16, NH Public Radio
Plymouth State University has signed a climate commitment initiative to reduce greenhouse gases on campus.
Dorm has built-in eco-sensitivity
May 16, The Concord Monitor
The energy conservation measures save Plymouth State about $230,000 each year in utilities, said William Crangle, Plymouth State's vice president for financial affairs.
Plymouth State University graduates
May 13, The Citizen (subscription)
Plymouth State University awards graduate degrees
May 13, The Citizen (subscription)
Plymouth State University awarded about 300 master's degrees and certificates of advanced graduate studies on Saturday during its 57th graduate commencement.
PSU hands out Panther Awards
May 12, The Citizen (subscription)
The Plymouth State University athletic department handed out the annual Panther Awards recently in a ceremony hosted by President Sara Jayne Steen.
PSU presents conference on rural development
May 11, The Citizen (subscription)
Many of the workshops at the conference will increase public appreciation for the value of forest resources and forest ecosystems.
PSU receives awards from Campus Compact for N.H.
May 10, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Three members of the Plymouth State University community garnered awards at the annual Campus Compact for New Hampshire luncheon April 17.
Wallace Stevens to speak at PSU graduate ceremony
May 10, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Wallace R. Stevens '62, a distinguished alumnus who has dedicated himself to nurturing the continued growth and success of Plymouth State University, will serve as the guest speaker at the College of Graduate Studies commencement exercises.
Food and fun make Spring Fling a great success
May 10, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Careful planning and community spirit made this year's Spring Fling weekend a success.
Monkey Business wins ice cream flavor contest
May 10, The Citizen (subscription)
The team, comprising four students from Plymouth State University — Steve Morneau of Littleton, Mary Fenton of Somersworth, and Eric Knuuttunen and Ashley Rochefort from Sandown — created a flavor with a peanut butter base with chunks of banana and a chocolate swirl.
A good Spring Fling
May 7, The Citizen (subscription)
PSU students probably would answer with a variety of options but all would center around Spring Fling, a weekend full of activities culminating with a concert by local favorites Drop kick Murphy's.
Students compete for better ice cream flavor
May 7, The Citizen (subscription)
Teams comprising students from Plymouth State University kicked off Spring Fling by selling ice cream to their fellow students.
Two PSU members named Fulbright Scholars
May 4, The Citizen (subscription)
Plymouth State University's art gallery director and a graduate student are heading overseas as recipients of prestigious Fulbright scholarships.
Former U.S. ambassador to speak at PSU graduation
May 4, The Citizen (subscription)
One-time presidential adviser Linda Tarr-Whelan will address the undergraduate commencement set for May 19, while PSU alumnus Wallace R. Stevens will participate in the conferral of graduate degrees on May 12.
Dancers Raise Funds for Scholarships May 4 and 5 at Plymouth State University
May 3, Record Enterprise (subscription)
A spring dance concert choreographed by students, alumni, faculty and guest artists will help raise funds for scholarships for dance students at Plymouth State University.
PSU criminal justice students named to honor society
May 3, The Citizen (subscription)
Thirteen Plymouth State University criminal justice students have been named to the Alpha Phi Sigma honor society for academic excellence.
Memorial scheduled for PSU senior
May 3, The Citizen (subscription)
The memorial gathering is scheduled for Tuesday at noon on Alumni Green in front of the Hartman Union Building.
Officials praise 'Follow the Child'
May 1, The Citizen (subscription)
Tracy made the remarks as members of the Plymouth State University staff and student body congregated at the multipurpose room in the Hartman Union Building to hear presentations by him and State Board of Education member Fred Bramante.
Event focuses on the wood products market
April 30, The Citizen (subscription)
Plymouth State University's Center for Rural Partnerships will present a lecture, "New England Regional Wood Supply," on Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Boyd Science Center, Room 001.
Chance to feel special
April 30, The Citizen (subscription)
Faith, Hope and Love Foundation of New Hampshire was founded by Plymouth State University graduates Jessica Dutille and Laura Brousseau a year ago to help children and youths in New Hampshire.
Forum offers a step back in time
April 30, The Citizen (subscription)
The year was 2007 and the events all took place Saturday as part of the second day of the Plymouth State University Renaissance and Medieval Forum.
PSU grad students aid Amherst firm
April 28, Union Leader
To help them find their niche market in a sea of emerging competition, a team of Plymouth State University graduate students has done a school year's worth of work, which the company estimates would have cost them about $500,000 to contract.
PSU receives awards from Campus Compact for New Hampshire
April 26, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Advanced art students in PSU's B.F.A. degree program will exhibit their work through May 20 at the Karl Drerup Art Gallery and the Silver Center for the Arts.
PSU students mark Earth Day '07 with weeklong events
April 26, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Students from the Plymouth State University student group Common Ground celebrated Earth Day, Sunday April 22, with a weeklong series of events on the PSU campus.
Vigil for Virginia Tech
April 26, The Citizen (subscription)
Throughout the day Wednesday, the Plymouth State flag was at half-staff and the students decorated a banner that will be mailed to students at Virginia Tech as a show of the university's support.
Kicking back with an acting legend
April 26, The Citizen (subscription)
It isn't every day that a multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner graces the stage at the Silver Center at Plymouth State University.
"The Social Spectacle" theme of the PSU Medieval forum
April 26, Record Enterprise (subscription)
The theme of this years forum is "The Social Spectacle" and papers may cover many aspects of Medieval and Renaissance life, literature, languages, art, history and music.
PSU theatre students present Urinetown, The Musical
April 26, Record Enterprise (subscription)
The Plymouth State University Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance will present Urinetown, The Musical, through April 28 at the Silver Center for the Arts.
Touch of the Master's Hand artist studio relocated to New Hampton
April 26, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Woodbury worked for 16 years as a cataloger at Plymouth State University's Lamson Library until she struck out on her own in 1989.
Dropkick Murphys plays Spring Fling
April 26, Record Enterprise (subscription)
University will feature the music of the Dropkick Murphys and Catch 22 at the Recreation Fields behind the Facilities Services Building in Holderness from 7 p.m.- 1 a.m.
Bridgewater Historical Society
April 26, Record Enterprise (subscription)
President Steen will deliver a brief history of the institution and engage in dialogue with the audience.
Two colleges to hold vigils for shooting
April 24, Concord Monitor
Students will light 33 candles to remember each of the victims, and the university and student body presidents will speak.
Earth Day has blossomed into a worldwide effort
April 22, Foster's Online (subscription)
At Plymouth State University, students "went green" with a "Sacred Earth" celebration and an environmental fair.
B.F.A. candidates exhibit at PSU
April 19, Foster's Online (subscription)
Advanced art students in PSU's B.F.A. degree program will exhibit their work through May 20 at the Karl Drerup Art Gallery and the Silver Center for the Arts.
Steen imagined her way to Plymouth State
April 19, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Being able to 'Imagine a Way' led Dr. Sarah Jayne Steen to Plymouth, where she was officially installed as Plymouth State University's 14th president last week.
Weapons of mass destruction drill held at PSU
April 19, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Men covered in shiny yellow material resembling a space suit were being hosed down outside a building near the Plymouth State University's Physical Education Center, making the WMD (weapons of mass destruction) drill look and feel realistic.
First Star 20th anniversary gala lights up the night
April 19, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Hundreds of people from throughout the region gathered for a gala affair at the Common Man Inn in Plymouth on Friday night to honor the founders of First Star Tonight and to celebrate 20 years of service to the area's chronically and terminally ill children.
New forest products outlined at PSU
April 19, Record Enterprise (subscription)
As part of a weeklong series of public events to mark the celebration of the investiture of Plymouth State University's President Sara Jayne Steen, on Thursday, PSU's Center for Rural Partnerships and the E4 Coalition hosted a program entitled New Forest Products, as part of a series of workshops on growing a sustainable economy in rural New England.
PSU students to hold vigil
April 19, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Students at Plymouth State University are organizing a vigil on Wednesday, April 25 at 7 p.m. on the Alumni Green.
PSU's officer Frank earns top rank in academy class
April 19, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Frank graduated March 30 from New Hampshire's Police Standards and Training Council Academy at the top of her class in academic and physical fitness testing.
PSU Senior Thesis Show highlights art and graphic design work
April 19, Record Enterprise (subscription)
The annual Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Senior Thesis Show at Plymouth State University is the capstone experience for fine arts majors in studio art and graphic design.
PSU student studies geology on the Antarctic continent
April 19, Record Enterprise (subscription)
The cold, barren and uninhabited Antarctic continent is hardly the place you'd expect to find a PSU student, but Jennifer Horsman believes it offers a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience.
Plymouth State readers
April 19, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Athletes from Plymouth State University recently visited Plymouth Elementary School to read to students.
N.H. colleges have vigils after Virginia Tech shootings
April 18, WCAX
Plymouth State University students are planning a vigil for next week.
'It could have been us': College students, faculty reach out to Virginia Tech campus
April 18, The Eagle Tribune
And on the other side of the state, Plymouth State University students planned a candlelight vigil for next week to honor the victims they never met.
University, residents praise new president
April 13, The Citizen (subscription)
Whiteout conditions weren't enough to keep people from coming to Plymouth State University on Thursday afternoon to celebrate the investiture of President Sara Jayne Steen.
New university president has new ideas
April 12, WCAX
Sara Jayne Steen has been on the job since June, but was formally sworn in yesterday in ceremonies at the school.
A change of direction
April 12, The Cabinet
James Mazzuchelli had his sights set on a criminal justice career until a tour of duty in Iraq changed his mind.
Walter Blanding returns with free jazz concert
April 12, The Citizen (subscription)
Blanding will also be performing at the Silver Center for the Arts at Plymouth State University.
Bioterrorism drill a success
April 12, The Citizen (subscription)
One would not expect that Plymouth would be the focus of a terrorist attack but, as Bruce Lyndes of Plymouth State University has said, precautions need to be taken in order to be prepared for the worst.
Starr King group visits PSU's WPCR
April 12, Record Enterprise (subscription)
The Religious Education Youth Group from Starr King Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (SKUUF) visited Plymouth State University's radio station WPCR on Sunday March 23.
Africa singers fill Plymouth and Pinkerton stages this weekend
April 12, Record Enterprise (subscription)
All the singers have worked with a variety of African language coaches, including Thato Romaoki of Lisotho, Africa, a first-year student at Plymouth State University.
Plymouth State wrestlers honored
April 12, Record Enterprise (subscription)
The Plymouth State University wrestling team banquet was held at the Centre Lodge, honoring several students for their individual accomplishments during the 2006-07 season.
Women are prominent around here
April 12, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Rachel Lehr, scholar, artist and humanitarian, will take her audience from Pease Public Library into the homes and lives of present day Afghans.
PSU hosts natural resources research expert today
April 12, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Chris Risbrudt of the U.S. Forest Service Forest Products Research Laboratory in Madison, Wis., is conducting ground- breaking research on some exciting areas that can impact the Granite State economy.
PSU open house draws crowd from all over New England
April 12, Record Enterprise (subscription)
As part of a week-long series of events leading up to the investiture of Plymouth State University President Sara Jayne Steen this afternoon at 3:00 p.m., PSU held a day long open house on Monday or prospective students and their families as well as local community members.
Protecting our water quality
April 10, The Citizen (subscription)
Growth and development are forcing communities all over New Hampshire to pay closer attention to their water supplies, Gov. John Lynch told those attending a conference on the topic.
Gary Emanuel Joins Football Coaching Staff
April 9, SJSU
The 1982 graduate of Plymouth State University began his coaching career in 1981 at his alma mater.
Playing it differently on Easter Sunday
April 9, The Citizen (subscription)
On Easter morning, Plymouth State University campus minister Preston Fuller conducted a half-hour service in the Hartman Union Building.
PSU's Steen talks goals 'Imagine a Way' begins today
April 9, The Citizen (subscription)
When Dr. Sara Jayne Steen became the 14th president in history of the institution now known as Plymouth State University, she emphasized that she would be involved with the community.
PSU's Frank garners top Police Academy awards
April 8, The Citizen (subscription)
From school teacher to university police officer, Jennifer Frank has enjoyed success every step of the way.
Operation 'Budding Buddies' offers fun for all
ril 8, The Citizen (subscription)
James Mazzuchelli, a Plymouth State University Social Work intern at the Veterans Home, worked with WRHS Agriculture teacher Janet Rosequist to help rekindle the program, which had been dormant for several years.
Entertainment, political figures go to Web
April 7, The Citizen (subscription)
Michelle Fistek, a professor of political science at Plymouth State University, said the outreach to the younger generation is likely the reason that political candidates have begun using the site as well.
Return of winter weather comes as a surprise
April 5, The Citizen (subscription)
Dr. James Koermer, a professor of meteorology at Plymouth State University, said Central New Hampshire actually has not warmed up as quickly as it could have this spring.
Spring slate hit by Old Man Winter
April 5, The Citizen (subscription)
All four Plymouth State University spring athletic teams were slated to play games on Wednesday, but that all changed with a snowstorm that arrived in New England.
PSU's Valeri earns ECAC recognition
April 5, The Citizen (subscription)
The starting goalie on the men's lacrosse team was honored by the Eastern College Athletic Conference Wednesday with a top regional weekly honor.
Rachel Lehr’s traveling Afghan culture trunk comes to Pease
April 4, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Rachel Lehr, scholar, artist and humanitarian, will take her audience from Pease Public Library into the homes and lives of present day Afghans.
We are all better off working (and volunteering) together
April 4, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Holding community life together in this geographically challenged part of rural New Hampshire might be difficult if it were not for the sometimes invisible contributions of scores of local volunteers who invest hours of "leisure" time in countless acts of devoted community service.
PSU hosts Joanne Burke for talk on food systems
April 4, Record Enterprise (subscription)
PSU's Center for Rural Partnerships presents Joanne Burke, director of UNH's Dietric Internship program, speaking about community food systems and nutrition.
PSU Hosts bioterrorism drill April 11
April 4, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Plymouth State University will be the site of a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) drill Wednesday, April 11 at the P-E Center off Route 175-A in Holderness.
Imagine a Way event celebrates investiture of President Steen and community
April 4, Record Enterprise (subscription)
The community is invited to join Plymouth State University to celebrate the investiture of its 14th president, Sara Jayne Steen and participate in a number of community and campus events the week of April 9 as part of its "Imagine A Way" celebration.
First Star Tonight celebrates 20 years of community service
April 4, Record Enterprise (subscription)
On April 13, when First Star Tonight holds its popular annual gala dinner event at the Common Man in Plymouth, it will be an even more grand and festive occasion than usual.
Students, residents follow Sox opening day
April 3, The Citizen (subscription)
"I actually almost forgot that it was today," said PSU junior Paul Martin. "But I've never missed an opening day yet."
No place for bullying
March 30, Foster's Online (subscription)
A group of Dover Middle School students were recently recognized for their outstand accomplishments using lessons learned from a recent Plymouth State University College of Graduate Studies T.I.G.E.R. play to creatively convey anti-bullying messages through art work and slogans.
PSU hosts National History Day on Saturday, March 31
March 29, Record Enterprise (subscription)
For the fifth consecutive year, the statewide event will be held at PSU.
Kelly, Buhrman take their seats as Plymouth board reorganizes
March 29, Record Enterprise (subscription)
The department has also addressed other issues such as the needed improvements to facilities, the relationship with Plymouth State University and other long range strategic planning issues.
Plymouth Democrats hold program on global warming
March 29, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Featured speakers included business professor Richard Sparks from Plymouth State University and Jan Pendlebury, from the New Hampshire office of the National Environmental Trust.
Big ideas, big money PSU gets smaller chunk, but still excels
March 25, The Citizen (subscription)
Plymouth State University's piece of the research and development pie may be small compared to other New Hampshire schools, but school officials say they are happy with their niche, which is growing.
Bone marrow drive scheduled for Tuesday
March 22, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Hoping the benefits will reach far beyond Plymouth and their own cause, the parents of five-month old Giovanni Guglielmo are organizing a bone marrow donor event at Plymouth State University on Tuesday, March 27.
PSU professor to speak about responsible lawn care
March 22, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Brian Eisenhauer, assistant professor of sociology and associate director of Plymouth State University's Center for the Environment, makes the presentation Wednesday, March 28, 4-5 p.m. in Room 001 of Boyd Hall.
Professor's study featured in special issue
March 22, Record Enterprise (subscription)
Steve Kahl, director of PSU's Center for the Environment, is co-editor of a special issue of the science journal Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, titled, "Mercury and Nitrogen Biogeochemistry in Paired Watershed Studies at Acadia National Park, Maine, USA."
PSU spirit squad 2nd at nationals
March 22, The Citizen (subscription)
The Plymouth State University cheerleading team turned in an excellent performance over the weekend, taking second place at the 2007 Cheer Ltd Open College National Championships held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
PSU professor's work featured at Drerup Gallery
March 22, The Citizen
PSU Associate Professor Tom Driscoll will have his artwork on display at the Karl Drerup Art Gallery, beginning March 28.
25 in 25: Steve Barba
March 21, NH Public Radio
Our 25 in 25 series continues with "Mr. Balsams" Steve Barba.
PSU to make presidency official
March 17, The Citizen (subscription)
The Board of Trustees and the chancellor of the University System of New Hampshire announced the investiture of Dr. Sara Jayne Steen as the 14th president of Plymouth State University on Thursday, April 12, 2007.
PSU enrollment up this spring
March 17, The Citizen (subscription)
Plymouth State University has released its enrollment figures for the spring semester.
Lakes group reviews shoreland protection
March 16, The Citizen (subscription)
New Hampshire Lakes Association Representative Bill Smith gave an update of his commission's review of the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act to a crowd of students and concerned residents in Boyd Hall at Plymouth State University Wednesday.
State should take stand for cage-free eggs
March 16, Concord Monitor
The University of New Hampshire, Dartmouth College, Plymouth State University, Phillips Exeter Academy and New Hampton School join more than 100 others across the country in enacting policies to eliminate or greatly decrease their use of eggs from caged hens.
North Country student teachers get financial boost from foundation
March 15, Record Enterprise (subscription)
PSU student teachers in New Hampshire's North Country are getting a critical financial boost from the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation-North Country.
Plymouth Democrats host panel on global warming
March 15, Record Enterprise (subscription)
The "carbon connection" of climate change that relates to three topics of global warming, peak oil, and the trade deficit will be discussed by Richards Sparks, a business professor at Plymouth State University.
'Imagine a Way' PSU event date set
March 15, Record Enterprise (subscription)
The Board of Trustees and Chancellor of the University System of New Hampshire announce the investiture of Dr. Sara Jayne Steen as the fourteenth President of Plymouth State University on Thursday, April 12.
PSU skiers finish second at Nationals
March 12, The Citizen (subscription)
The Plymouth State University's ski team finishes an outstanding season as the National Championship runner-up.
PSU hosts annual student piano festival on Saturday
March 8, Foster's Online (subscription)
The festival, which is open to pianists in grades 9-12, is hosted by the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance.
Shred for Shelter event hits the slopes
March 8, Record Enterprise (subscription)
March 11 and 12, Plymouth State University Students and Loon Mountain are putting on a 24 hour ski/snowboard race to raise money for the Pemi Valley Habitat for Humanity.
Shred for Shelter event hits the slopes
March 8, Record Enterprise (subscription)
March 11 and 12, Plymouth State University Students and Loon Mountain are putting on a 24 hour ski/snowboard race to raise money for the Pemi Valley Habitat for Humanity.
Former U.N. inspector sees war with Iran
March 8, The Citizen (subscription)
Former U.N. Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter gave a large crowd of Plymouth State University students and area residents a graphic description of the reality of war.
Researchers at Acadia Trace Mercury Through Forests, Streams
March 8, The University of Maine
Now, in a series of papers published in a special issue of the journal Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, a group of researchers from the University of Maine, Plymouth State University, the U.S. Geological Survey, National Park Service, and Harvard University have revealed why concentrations of mercury in the environment are higher in some places than in others.
Wicked cold out there
March 7, The Citizen (subscription)
Jim Koermer, who is a professor of meteorology at Plymouth State University, said his community got down to a minus 6 degrees, punctuated with wind gusts of up to 45 miles per hour.
Plymouth St. honors two local coaches
March 6, The Citizen (subscription)
The Plymouth State University athletic department has recognized two area coaches for their dedication to their profession, presenting them with the prestigious Walter L. Murphy Coaches Award.
Libraries in the Digital Age
March 1, NH Public Radio
We'll talk with Casey Bisson and Lichen Rancourt. They're working on a new program called Scriblio that will help libraries create a stronger online presence.
Lynes is runner-up in singing competition
March 1, The Citizen (subscription)
Plymouth State University junior John T. Lynes of Meriden, Conn., was one of three Division II finalists in a musical theatre singing competition held at Boston University on Feb. 18.
Eagle Pond Authors' Series features Kumin
March 1, The Citizen (subscription)
The Eagle Pond Authors' Series at Plymouth State University presents a reading by Maxine Kumin, former U.S. Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner, on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Silver Center.
Candidates focus on downtown, development
March 1, The Citizen (subscription)
"I feel that Plymouth State University is a major asset for the town which will require an ongoing dialogue and spirit of cooperation on the part of the (selectmen)," Buhrman wrote in a letter to residents.
Selectmen back High Street project
February 28, The Citizen (subscription)
The selectmen unanimously approved a request Monday night from Plymouth State University Vice President of Financial Affairs Bill Crangle, representatives of Pellettieri Associates, and RFI Engineering to improve safety on town sidewalks.
A Trilogy of Greek Dramas
February 27, NH Public Radio
The Trojan Women will be performed by Plymouth State University's Department of Theater, Dance and Music.
Robert Frost debates draw 11 colleges to PSU
February 25, The Citizen (subscription)
Eleven colleges with 80 participating students from all over the Northeast gathered at Plymouth State University on Saturday to face in the Robert Frost Speech and Debate Society competition.
Plymouth State University Announces New Online Career Training Courses
February 23, Newswire
Staying on the cutting edge of this popular educational methodology, Plymouth State University recently partnered with Gatlin Education Services to provide online career training courses in the fields of healthcare, business, construction/automotive technology, Internet, design and technical, networking and CompTIA certification, Microsoft certification training and video game design and development.
PSU professor wins OCTA award
February 23, The Citizen (subscription)
Dr. Bonnie W. Epstein of Sanbornton, an alumna and longtime faculty and staff member at Plymouth State University, has received the Oregon-California Trails Association Outstanding Educator Award.
Cedar Point Communications Expands University Presence With Plymouth State (NH) University Trial of Safari C(Cubed)
February 20, Earthtimes.org
Cedar Point Communications, Inc., the leader in integrated VoIP switching technologies for service provider and enterprise telecommunications, announced a new trial of its SAFARI C(Cubed) Multimedia Switching System with Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH.
University status eyed for colleges
February 20, The Boston Globe
Officials at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire said that shedding the state college name five years ago helped double its graduate school enrollment as well as increase its endowment and the grant money it receives.
TIGER troupe wows as it teaches
February 19, The Citizen (subscription)
The company calls itself TIGER, which stands for Theatre Integrating Guidance, Education, and Responsibility. It is a collaboration between the integrated arts and counselor education graduate programs at Plymouth State University.
Sidore Lecture Series to address 'Globalization and Democracy'
February 15, The Citizen (subscription)
The Saul O Sidore Lecture Series at Plymouth State University will present a panel addressing issues of "Globalization and Democracy" at 7 p.m. Monday, February 19.
PSU's Lindberg earns top honors from NH Theatre Committee
February 15, The Citizen (subscription)
Patricia L. Lindberg, professor of education and coordinator of Plymouth State University's graduate program in integrated arts, received the 2006 Award for Excellence in Children's Theatre from the New Hampshire Theatre Committee earlier this month.
PSU student conductor joins LR Symphony Orchestra
February 15, Foster's Online (subscription)
But it is with great pleasure that the LRSO welcomes Noah Glynn, a music major at Plymouth State University, in a conducting role with the orchestra.
Arts, culture & heritage grant-seeking workshop Feb. 21
February 15, The Record Enterprise (subscription)
The workshop, presented by the Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire, will be led by Gary McCool, Coordinator of Reference Services at the library and Coordinator of the library's Grant Research Center.
Plymouth State arts help warm up the winter season
February 15, The Record Enterprise (subscription)
Spring semester arts programming at Plymouth State University will warm you up...
The Greek Trilogy Project on stage at UNH
February 9, The Seacoast Online
The trilogy of Greek plays comprises "The Trojan Women" by Euripides, performed by Plymouth State University, "Agamemnon" by Aeschylus, performed by Keene State College and "Electra" by Sophocles, performed by the University of New Hampshire.
Multimedia exploration of 'Jane Eyre' at Bartlett Library
February 9, The Conway Daily Sun
Plymouth State University's Dr. Gaye Gould is presenting a multimedia exploration of Charlotte Bronte's classic romantic novel, "Jane Eyre.
Underwater history explored at retirement association event
February 9, Seacoast Online (subscription)
The presentation by David Switzer, Ph.D., of Plymouth State University, is entitled "Archaeology Under New Hampshire Waters."
Weird weather for wildlife
February 4, Foster's Online (subscription)
Lourdes Aviles, a Plymouth State University meteorology professor, said this year's warmer-than-average winter is part of a trend.
Plymouth State program honored
February 3, The Citizen (subscription)
The Plymouth State University Meteorology program gained recognition when 11 students and five faculty members were honored by the American Meteorological Society.
Tops in his class
February 2, Foster's Online (subscription)
Russ Holden principal at Prospect Mountain High School in Alton has recently been named the New Hampshire Association of Secondary School Principals "High School Principal of the Year." Now attending Plymouth State University, pursuing a certificate of advanced graduate studies and the needed certification to serve as a Superintendent of Schools Holden says his quest for knowledge has never abated.
PSU teams with CSS to offer graduate classes
February 1, The Record Enterprise (subscription)
Plymouth State University's College of Graduate Studies has a new partnership with The Center for School Success (CSS), a non-profit education organization located in West Lebanon.
Plymouth hosts printmaking and graphic art
February 1, The Record Enterprise (subscription)
The visual arts season at Plymouth State University kicked off Wednesday, Jan. 31, with the opening of Life, Liberty and Pursuit:SOL'SAX and Dread Scott at the Karl Drerup Art Gallery in the Draper and Maynard Building on Main Street in Plymouth.
Beauty and the Beast delights guests with their 'tale as old as time'
February 1, The Record Enterprise (subscription)
Only one word really sums up the Educational Theatre Collaborative's recent production of Beauty and the Beast: amazing.
'Inconvenient Truth' to be shown in Bristol
February 1, The Record Enterprise (subscription)
The Bristol showing of the film is sponsored by the Plymouth State University student group Common Ground, in cooperation with the owners of The Mill.
'We've picked the right guy'
January 30, The Citizen (subscription)
Former Captain Steve Temperino was sworn in as chief during a ceremony at Town Hall on Monday afternoon, receiving a standing ovation from a crowd of residents, family and local officials.
'Paint the Town Red' beginning Friday
January 30, The Citizen (subscription)
February is American Heart Month and, in honor of that, Speare Memorial Hospital will "Paint the Town Red" beginning Friday. Organizations involved are the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Plymouth, Inc., the town of Plymouth, Plymouth State University and the N.H. Electric Cooperative.
University of Oregon to host Feb. 5 conference on immigration in America
January 25, The University of Oregon
The continuing debate over immigration in America will be examined through the eyes of five prominent first generation and immigrant writers of color during the New Writing, New Thinking Conference at the University of Oregon beginning Tuesday, Feb. 6. Katherine Min will be one of five featured panelists.
Hiker found alive after two nights
January 23, The Concord Monitor
Rescue crews found Brian Gagnon, a graduate student at Plymouth State University, roughly a mile from the summit of Mount Lafayette, where he was separated from fellow hikers Saturday afternoon in whiteout conditions.
Search and rescue
January 23, Nashua Telegraph (subscription)
Gagnon, 24, of Merrimack and a graduate student at Plymouth State University’s Center for the Environment, was airlifted by helicopter off Mount Lafeyette in Franconia Notch State Park at about 1:30 p.m. Monday.
Lost hiker found alive after two nights
January 22, The Union Leader
Rescuers found a Plymouth State University student alive and able to speak around midday today on the east side of Mount Lafayette after he had spent two nights on the mountain.
Beauty and the Beast
January 18, NH Public Radio
The Educational Theater Collaborative is presenting a stage version of Beauty and the Beast at Plymouth State University's Silver Center for the Arts on January 24th through the 28th and at Concord's Capitol Center for the Arts on February 9th.
Affirmative Action on College Campus
January 10, NH Public Radio
Is affirmative action necessary? Laura's guests are Ken Lewis, President of the Student Government Association at Southern New Hampshire University; Sean Greenlaw, Student Speaker in the Senate at Plymouth State University; and Dustin Siggins, Member of the Student Senate at Plymouth State University.
Theatre project bridges generation gap
January 11, The Citizen (subscription)
The Educational Theatre Collaborative is a venture of Plymouth State University, Plymouth Elementary School and Friends of the Arts that allows everyone in the community interested in theater to participate.
Warming trend: Like moving south while staying put
January 12, The Citizen (subscription)
According to an economic and climate study by Wake, Elizabeth Burakowski of UNH, and Laurence Goss of Salem State College and Plymouth State University, ...
Students distinguish themselves
January 8, The Citizen (subscription)
For the ninth consecutive year, MBA students at Plymouth State have received national acclaim in the Small Business Institute Case of the Year.
Educators look for new solutions
January 2, The Citizen (subscription)
President Sara Jayne Steen said there is a program in the works that will aim at encouraging more entrepreneurial thought among students.
Throughout 2006, wildlife took its cues from weather
January 1, Concord Monitor
Training on how to use Project WILD resources is now being offered as as part of pre-service teacher education courses at Plymouth State University and other colleges around the state.