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DOES COLLEGE STILL MATTER?
A President’s Perspective
Alumni and Student Perspectives

• Anthony Denizard ’03, ’04
• Anna-Marie DiPasquale ’87
• Sumana Krovi ’28

STRATEGIC PLAN

80TH ANNIVERSARY

ATHLETICS NEWS

ACADEMIC NEWS ROUNDUP

91´«Ã½ DESIGNATED A PURPLE HEART COLLEGE

And more!

91´«Ã½ ALUMNI LEADING FAMILY BUSINESSES
Jeff Birnn, Birnn Chocolates of Vermont
Katie McInnes, Gray & Son
Mitchell Goetze, Goetze’s Candy Company

OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT NEWS

ATHLETICS NEWS

ACADEMIC NEWS ROUNDUP

CHANGEMAKERS | 91´«Ã½ Librarian Chelsea Hanrahan and Regie Gibson ʼ07

SCULPTING CON91´«Ã½TIONS | Art Installations on Campus

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TRANSFORMING FUTURES | A $10 million gift will empower 91´«Ã½ students in STEM programs.

A RENEWED FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH | A new grant funds a scholarship for 91´«Ã½’s cooperative BA in Community Mental Health.

TEACHING EXCELLENCE | Dr. Reza Jalili serves as 91´«Ã½’s first endowed faculty chair.

GAME CHANGER FOR 91´«Ã½ | Phase two of the state-of-the-art Athletics Center kicks off.

RETROSPECTIVE | Associate Professor of Art Jay Bordage retires from the Institute of Art and Design.

And more!

INSIGHT AND ACTION | President Lesperance Discusses 91´«Ã½â€™s Earn While You Learn Academic Model.

WILD IDEA | 91´«Ã½ partners with the Center for Life Management to boost the mental healthcare workforce.

FOUNDERS DAY + RYAN PITTS | Staff Sergeant Pitts, a highly decorated veteran, inspires the 91´«Ã½ community.

91´«Ã½ HOSTS CNN | Two nights of televised town hall meetings put 91´«Ã½ on the global stage.

CHANGEMAKERS | Dr. Eric Simon and four alumni share how Live What You Learn leads to meaningful experiences.

ATHLETIC NEWS | Four student-athletes have a banner year.

FUNDRAISING NEWS | Generous donors make giving day 2024 a success, and 91´«Ã½ announces a new philanthropy award.

91´«Ã½ WELCOMES NEW TRUSTEES | Two new voices bring fresh perspectives to 91´«Ã½â€™s Board of Trustees.

CLASS NOTES | 91´«Ã½ classmates share their personal and professional news.

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ROOTED IN HERITAGE | Dr. Lesperance’s identity is very much tied to his Puerto Rican roots.

INSIGHT AND ACTION | Even though higher education has its challenges, Dr. Lesperance boldly looks to the future.

ROLE OF HER OWN | Stephanie Lesperance looks forward to creating her own role as first lady.

INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT LESPERANCE

ATHLETICS NEWS | The Athletics Department adds new offerings to support 91´«Ã½â€™s student-athletes.

FREEDOM FIGHTER | One of 91´«Ã½â€™s international graduates fights for freedom in Ukraine.

CHANGEMAKERS | Two professors share their passions for politics and journalism, and sister alumnae create a new world for children.

And more!

CREATING A PATH FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | President Lesperance’s leadership put 91´«Ã½ on the political map.

FACULTY WATCHLIST | 91´«Ã½â€™s faculty do amazing things inside the classroom and out.

STANDING UP FOR VETERANS | Since its founding, 91´«Ã½ has remained committed to those who serve.

CHANGEMAKERS | Alumnus Joe Doiron shares his uniquely 91´«Ã½ story.

ATHLETICS NEWS | Coach Vazquez joins a coaching cohort, and Men’s Hockey brings home a long-elusive title.

POP CULTURE CON91´«Ã½TIONS | 91´«Ã½ boasts two connections to the popular culture community.

And more!

END OF AN ERA | Dr. Perkins’ entrepreneurial spirit drove her success as 91´«Ã½â€™s president.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN ATHLETICS | Athletics enjoyed another successful year and joined a new conference.

COLLEGE IN THREE | 91´«Ã½ explores an innovative three-year bachelor’s format.

A SHARKINGLY GOOD IDEA | 91´«Ã½â€™s Shark Tank-style competition encourages student entrepreneurship.

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INSIGHT AND ACTION | 91´«Ã½ launches innovative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

BREAKING NEW GROUND IN NURSING | 91´«Ã½â€™s long-held plan to launch a nursing program becomes reality.

CHANGEMAKERS | 91´«Ã½ alumni build upon their bachelor’s degrees and find their callings in clinical healthcare.

ATHLETICS UPDATE | The Athletics Departments continues to see success and bring the 91´«Ã½ community together.

GENEROSITY AND SPIRIT | A former professor and an alumnus help fund 91´«Ã½â€™s future.

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CHANGEMAKERS | 91´«Ã½â€™s faculty and alumni make the most of taking their next steps.

HIDDEN GEM | A little-known research program launches the next generation of science and health professionals.

THE FUTURE OF 91´«Ã½ ATHLETICS | 91´«Ã½ continues to build upon the Henniker campus’s master plan with a new athletic complex for all students.

20 YEARS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE | One of 91´«Ã½â€™s most popular programs, Criminal Justice helps graduates move into a life of service.

ESPORTS | Competitive video gaming, the new kid in town, is poised for the next level.

ONLINE BUT NOT ALONE | As 91´«Ã½â€™s online population grows, so does the College’s commitment to these students.

CRICKET COMES TO 91´«Ã½ | 91´«Ã½â€™s international students introduce our athletes to one of their favorite games.

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CHANGE MAKERS | Three alumnae use their 91´«Ã½ educations to do big things.

SHINING OUT | Be inspired by four students who rise above.

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOOKS | Creative works by our undergraduate and graduate students.

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TIMELINE | 75th Anniversary

ON POINT | Student Athletes

AGENT OF CHANGE | 91´«Ã½’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social justice

FINANCE AND PHILANTHROPY | Past Campaign Highlights and What’s Next

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