Join us in celebrating the life of Tom Walton and his passion for NHTI with a Fun Run 4K Experience
August 10, 2023
The Tom Walton Fun Run 4K Experience at NHTI – Concord’s Community College is Sunday, September 17 at 1 PM.
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Megan Fritz Transitions from Homeschooling Mom to Student at River Valley Community College
July 12, 2023
Megan Fritz credits River Valley Community College (RVCC) with restoring her self-confidence decades after an unsuccessful college experience.
Mike Ambrogi Appointed to The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges Board
April 12, 2023
The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges (The Foundation) recently welcomed Mike Ambrogi, of North Hampton, as the newest member to join its board of directors.
Hannaford Supermarkets Donates $50,000 to New Hampshire’s Community Colleges to Expand On-Campus Food Pantries
April 6, 2023
Hannaford Supermarkets donated $50,000 to The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges to expand and support food pantries for students at the Community College System of New Hampshire.
Foundation Annual Report Now Available
January 26, 2023
The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges had a record year of support and contributions in fiscal year 2021-22 and was highlighted by generosity and giving that helped drive student success.
Dr. Michael Dutton and Helen Dutton Establish Veterinary Scholarship at GBCC
January 19, 2023
Dr. Michael Dutton and Helen Dutton have established the Dutton Family Scholarship Fund at the Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges.
Free Community College Course Jumpstarts College for NH High School Grads
January 3, 2023
The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges and The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation partnered together in 2021 to provide the ultimate graduation gift to New Hampshire’s entire graduating high school class.
Cultural Shift: CCSNH Bridges the Gap for Germán Guzmán Who Moved From Colombia to New Hampshire
December 22, 2022
“NHTI gave me the foundation and knowledge … which put me on a path to succeed in life.”
CCSNH Honors NH Entrepreneur Jeremy Hitchcock
November 10, 2022
CCSNH honored prominent Manchester businessman and entrepreneur Jeremy Hitchcock with the Walter R. Peterson Education and Public Service Award for his leadership and support of New Hampshire’s community colleges.
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Grace Orzechowski, never one to sit on life’s bench, gets one of her own
The center of this universe, the granite bench paying tribute to Grace Orzechowski, was unveiled Friday at New Hampshire Technical Institute. It stands rock-solid, honoring a Concord woman who knew she was dying from brain cancer, yet made people laugh and helped them reach their potential.
Welding contest aims to show students paths forward, strengthen the pipeline of skilled workers
With national competitions for vocational high schoolers still on hold, a group of NH metal fabricators teamed up with welding programs at community colleges and high schools to hold a welding contest of their own.
GBCC alumni on frontlines of COVID vaccine development and production
Graduates of Great Bay Community College are working in the research labs where vaccines for Covid-19 are being developed, on the frontlines where people are getting tested for the disease and in hospitals and clinics, where the therapeutics are being administered.
Larissa Baía: Gap Year 2020: Making a case for contributing and learning locally
Lakes Region Community College President Larissa Baia discussed how students considering a gap year can use the time to stay in their community and give back and/or take classes at their local community college.
LRCC student was up to challenges of 2020
While 2020 may have been memorable for most people in ways that were less than positive, Nina Sanborn had much to celebrate. Her life and plate were filled with marrying her high school sweetheart, having a baby, and earning a college degree in 2020. Even emergency gallstone surgery did not keep her down.
Helping community college students through a difficult time
The Foundation for NH Community Colleges and NH Charitable Foundation allocated $90,000 to cover emergency needs for CCSNH students at the seven colleges. The funds were distributed by the colleges to cover expenses ranging from tuition to food and utilities for students who were in great financial need due to the effects of the pandemic.
GBCC offers $100K in tuition assistance to students this fall
Great Bay Community College is providing a significant amount of funding to students for the fall of 2020 for tuition assistance. The college is partnering with the Foundation to help current and new students with significant financial needs start or continue their education.
GBCC vet tech graduates outperform in licensing exam
Great Bay Community College veterinary technology graduates are outperforming their peers nationally by achieving a 95% pass rate on their Veterinary Technician National Exam in 2019. The national average was 78%.