Swampscotts Judy McKenzie is NE Geography Teacher of the Year Nov 10, 2009
Dr. Jo Beth Mullens, president of the association and professor at Keene State College in New Hampshire, announced Oct. 30 that McKenzie was this year s winner of the Geography Award, stating that McKenzie s dedication to teaching and her development of extraordinary projects made her a shining example of an outstanding geographer. The regional NESTVAL meeting was held Nov. 6-7 at Salem State College, where the award was given. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
NH ranks first in low-income college students Oct 4, 2009
He attributed the ranking in part to efforts to make college more affordable at the system's four institutions: the University of New Hampshire, Keene State College, Plymouth State University and Granite State College. The four schools have increased in-state financial aid funding by an average of 15 percent in the last nine years. (Concord Monitor)
Cross-Country Posts Fifth Place Finishes at UMASS-Dartmouth Invite Sep 22, 2009
The Men's overall team title was taken by Keene State College, and MIT stormed to the womens' overall title. The women had an impressive showing, with three athletes running under 19 minutes for the 5K course. (Aupanthers.com)
Local student shines on Wheatons soccer team Sep 21, 2009
The Lyons recently downed nationally ranked Western New England College, 2-1 before blanking visiting Keene State College, 2-0. The Lyons held on for a 1-0 win over Roger Williams University subsequently. (Needham Tab, MA)
St. Anselm’s Pierce goes five overtimes for win Sep 13, 2009
Junior Lyra Clark of Nashua finished second and junior Sarah Bonomo of Tewksbury ended up fifth to lead UMass-Lowell to a second-place finish in the Keene State College Cross Country Alumni Invitational. Clark s time of 12 minutes, 10 seconds was just one second behind the winner. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Susan Herman; professor began leadership programs Aug 27, 2009
Susan J. Herman, cofounder of an international summer camp in New Hampshire and a former longtime professor of management at Keene State College, died of pancreatic cancer June 24 at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston ... She joined the faculty at Keene State College in Keene in 1988 as a professor of management, specializing in organizational development until 2003 ... Keene State College vice president Jay Kahn said he worked with Mrs. Herman for 15 years. (Boston Globe)
Westford Willows finish at 21-11-1 Aug 13, 2009
End of regular season: Keene 6, Westford 3 (July 18 at Keene State College). Matt Monico (Tewksbury) didn t pitch badly, scattering seven hits, but Westford still fell to Keene, 6-3. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Saugusbank awards scholarships Aug 8, 2009
Saugusbank, a co-operative bank is proud to announce its scholarship winners for the Saugus High School Class of 2009: Ms. Christine Cuddemi, right, who will be attending Emmanuel College in Boston, and Ms. Megan Joyce, left, who will be attending Keene State College in Keene, NH. ... Saugusbank, a co-operative bank is proud to announce its scholarship winners for the Saugus High School Class of 2009: Ms. Christine Cuddemi, right, who will be attending Emmanuel College in Boston, and Ms. Megan... (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
NH man convicted of stabbing Keene student Aug 8, 2009
KEENE, N.H. (AP) - A Winchester, N.H., man has been convicted of stabbing a Keene State College student at a party last year. The Keene Sentinel reports that jurors found Gary Duquette guilty Friday of 4 counts of first-degree assault. (WCAX.com, VT)
Happiness: Staying positive in negative territory Aug 6, 2009
Anthony Scioli, a psychology professor at Keene State College in Keene, N.H., says he has tried to distance himself somewhat from the segment of positive psychology that focuses on happiness in the here and now. "We do not live just in the moment. Philosophically, one could even say it is impossible to live in the moment because time is fleeting, and most of the 'time' we live in the future and the past," he says. (USA Today)
MARSHFIELD AROUND TOWN: An un-Lucky berry raid Jul 30, 2009
The following Marshfield residents were named to the dean s list for the spring 2009 semester at their respective colleges or universities: Salve Regina University, Brian Walker; University of Denver Daniels College of Business, Kaitlin M. Cleary; Hamilton College, Amelia Mattern; Quincy College, Andrea Beaupre, Kristin Gallagher, Mary McGaughey, Lisa Morris, Kristina Murray, Gayle Petitpas, Kristen Ristuccia, Kelly Rivard, Mary Ryan, Laura Williams and Clare Wilson; Massasoit Community College,... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Friends, bandmates to celebrate memory of late Pylon guitarist Jul 23, 2009
And Everybody Everybody's Nate Mitchell notes that upon discovering Pylon as a college radio DJ at Keene State College in Keene, N.H., between 1998 and 2002, he "was so grateful to discover another Athens band that had developed something totally weird, yet inviting, organic and danceable. ... It was immediately apparent that Pylon was a band that couldn't have happened without the fortuitous pairing of very distinct personalities. Each member was such an essential ingredient to the formula.".... (Athens Banner-Herald)
NH's Keene St creates environmental studies dept Jul 21, 2009
KEENE, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire's Keene State College has created an environmental studies department designed to help students succeed in careers such as consulting, policy making, and field research. The new program will continue to employ small group, hands-on projects to address "real world" environmental problems such as air pollution caused by diesel exhaust and protecting natural resources. (Concord Monitor)
NH law expands Healthy Kids to young adults Jul 17, 2009
Michael Cassese, a 23-year-old Keene State College senior, said he has been uninsured for six years because his father is dead and his mother's job provides no health coverage for him. "Even when we're enjoying perfect health, young adults need preventive care," he said. (Concord Monitor)
With new Google Voice, 1 number rings all your phones Jul 15, 2009
"There was a lot of jealousy from my friends, who've been waiting for their number," says Caulfield, an instructional designer at Keene State College in New Hampshire. Google Voice is Google's attempt to remake how we think of the phone. (USA Today -- Tech)
NH state university system raising tuition Jun 27, 2009
6 percent at Keene State College. Tuition also will rise at the state's community colleges, UNH-Manchester and Granite State College. (Concord Monitor)
Fundraising, scholarships help Keene, NH students Jun 23, 2009
KEENE, N.H. (AP) -- Faculty and staff at Keene State College have dug into their own pockets to help students struggling with tuition. When word reached Genevieve Alexander that some students were considering not returning to campus because the recession tightened their family budgets, the college's director of annual giving took action. (Concord Monitor)
More Hudson High graduates favor state schools Jun 19, 2009
Woodworth, Tiffany Keene State College. Zagwyn, Erica Quinsigamond Community College. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Hudson's student standouts Jun 5, 2009
Christina Sousa of Hudson presented a research project at Keene State College, Keene, N.H., at their ninth annual Academic Excellence Conference on Saturday, April 4 ... The following Hudson students earned degrees at commencement ceremonies for Keene State College, Keene, N.H., on May 9, 2009: Matthew Michael Lowe, bachelor of arts; and Cristina Mota Sousa, bachelor of arts and associate of science. (Hudson Sun, MA)
SCITUATE AROUND TOWN: Diploma mixup leads to meeting with governor Jun 5, 2009
Berry graduates from Keene State College. Tracie Alyce Berry of Scituate graduated from Keene State College with a Bachelor of Arts degree during ceremonies on May 9. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Obituary: Hazel M. (Campbell) Greer Jun 2, 2009
Hazel was a graduate of Portsmouth High School, Class of 1938 and Keene State College in Keene, NH, where she earned a BA in 1942. She was formerly employed as a home economics teacher at the Rye Junior High School, and as a consumer demonstrator with the Boston Gas Company in Boston, MA. Hazel was a loving wife and mother, who created beautiful needle point and hooked rugs, played bridge, and volunteered at Strawbery Banke. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Antigovernment activists putting down roots in N.H. May 29, 2009
The so-called liberty actions have been met with some bemusement by residents of this gently tolerant city, population 22,800, home to Keene State College, near the border of Vermont. But some say the tactics have taken on a menacing hue, such as when Free Staters have gathered on the streets of downtown Keene with holstered guns on their waists, visible on their waists. (Boston Globe)
First wave of college commencements in NH May 11, 2009
Several hundred Keene State College students also received degrees Saturday. Commencement ceremonies also were held at Colby-Sawyer College in New London and Daniel Webster College in Nashua. (Concord Monitor)
Keene, Plymouth commencements on Saturday May 10, 2009
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Commencement season is underway in New Hampshire, with graduates receiving degrees on Saturday at Keene State College and Plymouth State University. At Plymouth, a record 389 advanced degrees are being presented. (Concord Monitor)
Studer sisters have same name, but different game May 10, 2009
Amanda is headed to Keene State College, where she'll look to continue her athletic career in softball or volleyball. For the first time, there will be a physical gap along with a personality gap. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Keene State works to retain students, cut costs May 3, 2009
KEENE, N.H. (AP) -- Keene State College continues working to cut costs and is putting in extra effort to ensure students accepted for next fall actually show up. College officials briefed faculty and staff on Friday about their financial situation. (Concord Monitor)
College fair May 6 for students with learning differences May 2, 2009
Schools scheduled to participate in the college fair, which begins at 6 p.m., include Landmark College, Keene State College, Lesley College, Mount Wachusett Community College, New England College, Becker College, Long Island University, Quinsigamond Community College, Mitchell College, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, Mount Ida College, Dean College, Middlesex Community College, Rivier College, Northeastern University, Hampshire College, Springfield College, Fitchburg State College,... (Bolton Common, MA)
The realities of recruitment: What they say, and what they don't say (with video) Apr 28, 2009
It was 1978 and Shultz was a freshman at Keene State College when she decided to join. At the time, there were no enlistment bonuses, no G.I. Bill benefits and no recruiters that needed to sell her the idea of joining the military. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Painter offering services free of charge to most deserving resident Apr 1, 2009
Griffiths graduated from Holliston High School in 2004, and went on to earn his degree at Keene State College in New Hampshire, with a major in management. He has been painting homes independently for three years, and this summer he will be a franchise manager for College Pro Painting. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Young geography whiz to compete in N.H. contest Mar 27, 2009
The champion of the schools geography bee is one of 100 middle school students in the state to qualify for the 2009 New Hampshire Geographic Bee, which will be held April 3 at Keene State College. The winner goes on to the National Competition in Washington D.C., which is televised and hosted by Jeopardy. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Freshman takes spinal cord injury in stride Mar 6, 2009
Before committing to UNH, Brooke applied to Plymouth State University, Keene State College and Curry College. She chose UNH because it was closer to her Hampton, N.H., home, which would make it easier for her to go home and rest, as well as the proximity to her physical therapy location. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Gulls earn No. 3 seed in upcoming ECAC Tournament Mar 4, 2009
No. 2 Worcester Polytechnic Institute (21-6) hosts No. 7 Colby-Sawyer (16-9) at 7:00 p.m., and Keene State College (20-7) will take on the University of New England (20-7) at 7 p.m. in the No. 4/No. 5 match-up at Keene State. (Ecgulls.com)
N.H. governor backs reduced insurance for ages 19-25 Mar 4, 2009
Michael Cassese, a 22-year-old Keene State College student, told the committee he has been uninsured for six years because his father is dead and his mother is unemployed. He has a digestive issue that can't be treated because he has no money for the medical tests to pin down a cause, he said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
scholastic honors Feb 26, 2009
KEENE, N.H. The following students were named to the dean's list at Keene State College for the fall 2008 semester. Laura Elizabeth Beisswanger of Wells, Emilie Mae Brady of Kennebunk, Stephanie Marie Duplisea of Wells, and Lauren Elizabeth Scannell of Kennebunkport. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Around Town -- Show the mailbox some mercy Feb 12, 2009
The following Marshfield residents were named to the dean s list at their respective college or university for the fall 2008 semester: Adrianna Asvestas, psychology, Dean College; Cameron Clark, business, Champlain College; Kristen DeAngelis, Virginia Tech; Pamela Kozodoy, Savannah College of Art and Design; Jesse A Stevenson, Connecticut College; Catherine Marie Wilson, Keene State College; Caitlin C. Kerrigan and Jehan M. Ragab, Fitchburg State College; Christopher Caira, business... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Student Senate Notebook: Students urges faculty to reconsider policy on electronic devices Feb 10, 2009
The senate unanimously passed a resolution strongly urging the New Hampshire House of Representatives to pass HB 576FN, which would create special mascot-themed license plates for alumni of UNH, Plymouth State University and Keene State College. The resolution noted the state government is looking for alternative revenue for higher education and the plates could increase state revenue by $375,000, with expenditures of $82,500. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Around Town -- No explanation for need Feb 8, 2009
Scituate residents Rosie Fortier and Joanne Benner-Cook, National Library of Addictions ambassador Ryan Connelly, Preventive Medicine Associates director of operations and Weymouth Medical Practice manager Sally Fuller, National Library of Addictions president and founder Dr. P.S. Kishore and National Library of Addictions ambassador Steven Gibbons during the Night of Knowledge event Jan. 29 in Weymouth. Thu Feb 05, 2009, 05:00 PM EST. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
