The Community College Promise Program will be included in the Governor’s recommended state budget for FY28-29. The proposal will require legislative approval and, if enacted, would take effect beginning with the Fall 2027 semester.
U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan visited KinderCare at Rivier University in Nashua, where she read to Pre-K students and spoke with staff about their work to support children and families.
This year’s #72 ranking demonstrates Saint Anselm’s value to students and parents. Last year, U.S. News ranked the college #96; the jump from last year represents the largest change among colleges in the National Liberal Arts category.
“This Commons represents Sister Jeanne’s commitment to building connections, engaging in conversations, and experiencing life through the beauty of nature,” says Sister Paula.
The Reliable Narrators is a column about reading and books for readers and non-readers, alike from two moms who also happen to be educators and library personnel. Emilee Williamson and Erin Roth are a school-proclaimed “dynamic duo” who love kids, books, and hosting gatherings in the library.
“These courses are designed to not only be informational but enjoyable and fun. We’re here to have a good a time, and to learn something new at the same time,” said Jon Mason, Director of Workforce Development at NCC
“Our powerplant classes will have the opportunity to take one of our engines, install it into his plane, trouble shoot it and eventually get it up to running condition. This is a real scenario which they will encounter as they go into Industry.
Secretary of State David Scanlan and Civic and Voter Education Coordinator Lily Woo visited Nottingham Elementary School to launch a new civic education project titled “Ed and Cate Go to the Polls”.
“This building came about after many years of our teachers just making do with our historic buildings as their primary space to prepare and teach children and adults year-round,” Executive Director Lindsay Jones said. “We had a yurt previously that really was past its useful life.
“This past year, I have witnessed Veronica demonstrate leadership, academic excellence, and a strong commitment to supporting her peers,” said Professor Lisa Gray, Chairperson of the Nursing Department at Nashua Community College.
The museum is now seeking a fourth district ready to add "Airplane Building" to its course line-up for the 2027-28 school year. The plane-build program is open to any educational institution enrolling students of high school age, including public, private, charter, and parochial schools
Unlike many accelerated or online three-year programs, Rivier’s three-year degree programs are entirely on campus and do not require summer enrollment. Students complete a full-time course load during the traditional academic year, graduating one year earlier than students in a four-year program.
Nashua operates 21 public schools and expects about 9,600 students to enroll this year. More than 1,100 employees — including teachers, paraeducators, administrators, food service workers, custodians and operations crew members — work in the district.
“The cost of going back to school is especially hard this year,” said one mother picking up backpacks with her three children. “Sneakers can be 100 bucks, so getting these school supplies really helps, and it’s nice for the kids to have something new and all their own.”
The new facility expands Beaver Brook’s ability to offer year-round programming and education in a fully accessible building. It provides the space needed to support the organization’s growing programs and better serve the community for generations to come.
The book bag program was launched in 1995 by longtime staff member Eileen Brady, making this the 31st year the Soup Kitchen has outfitted local students for the start of the new school year. What began as a modest school-supply drive has grown into one of the organization's largest efforts.
