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Investing in the Classroom
Long after the school day ends, class is still in session on Thursday nights in Franklin Middle School as teachers trade their lesson plans for a seat... Learn More
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Professor John Lappie Discusses the Importance of Local Elections
Local elections are often overshadowed by national elections, but they can have a huge impact on our daily lives. In this episode the importance of lo... Learn More
Former President Donald P. Wharton and students celebrating the new Plymouth State University logo in 2004
Celebrating 20 Years as a ‘University’
Plymouth State College became Plymouth State University in 2003
Plymouth State is celebrating the 20th anniversary since it changed its name from Plymouth State College to Plymouth State University in 2003. At t... Learn More
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How small Stratford went big on solar
State’s first energy circuit rider assists small towns develop and finance energy projects
When she began her new job in 2019, Melissa Elander was dogged in her pursuit to help small municipalities in the North Country embrace renewable ener... Learn More
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Political science Professor John Lappie discusses both regional and national politics on WFEA radio
Political science Professor John Lappie discusses both regional and national politics on WFEA radio, Manchester, NH. Learn More
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College campuses launch new ‘climate studies’ majors
These interdisciplinary degree programs prepare students for careers in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors protecting the Earth.
When Teagan Connelly was in high school in Connecticut, climate change grabbed her attention — and promptly threw her into despair. “While some people... Learn More
Glenn Smith and Jean Jamison
“We adopted Plymouth State.”
Glenn Smith’s father passed away several years before Smith applied to college to study aeronautical technology and engineering. Family resources had ... Learn More
Han Lo
PSU’s First Major Gift Donor to the Future of Hyde Hall
Since he was young, Hon Lo ’99 has always been a mathematics aficionado with a deep interest in finance. When he found out about Plymouth State’s stel... Learn More
Dr. Bernie McCarthy
“Plymouth provided the environment to excel.”
Dr. Bernie McCarthy ’71, ’74G forged his own financial path at Plymouth State in the late 1960s. Fending for himself prompted him to become a donor im... Learn More
Zach Eastman
“Hope for a bigger, better, and brighter future.”
Zach Eastman, a remarkable individual who graduated from Plymouth State University in 2021 and earned a graduate degree in 2022, has established a sch... Learn More