Alumni, Family and Friends
Impact Magazine is HERE!
We are delighted to share our annual edition of Impact, the alumni and donor magazine of Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). You’ll read about how we continue to engage with our ever-growing alumni network, celebrate our 10th annual Global Days of Service initiative, grow our high school college bound program, and serve countless families in the Manchester area through our Center for New Americans. Welcome to Impact—a celebration of the SNHU community, where we share stories of student success, university milestones, and the many ways people like you are shaping our future.
Thought Leaders 2025 – Empowering Health: Approaches for a Changing World (Day 2)Wednesday, April 9 | Virtual
Join the Continuing Education for Health Professions team for a virtual event to explore emerging technologies in transforming holistic care across health professions. Learn more and register.
April Career Webinars
Learn more about these events and register.
Global Days of Service 2025March 1-April 30
There’s still time to get involved in the 10th annual Global Days of Service! Check out the full list of upcoming projects happening in New Hampshire to Alabama and beyond! New projects added in Tennessee and Upstate New York. Or join a DIY project from wherever you are. Don’t forget to share your story and number of hours you served—we’ll tally up and report our collective impact at the end of Global Days of Service.
RHIA Exam Review Sessions Wednesday, April 9 | 4-4:30 pm ET | Virtual
Rock your RHIA exam! The Health Information Management program invites recent BS.HIT grads to take part in virtual RHIA exam review sessions. Hear from faculty about the exam and play games to review necessary information. Learn more and register.
Community Engagement Awards Wednesday, April 16 | 4-5:30 pm ET | Gustafson Center, SNHU (Manchester, NH)
The Chandler Center formally invites you to the Community Engagement Awards! This annual event is aimed at celebrating the outstanding and selfless contributions of individuals and organizations who have made a meaningful impact in our community. Learn more and register.
HP CARES – Upcoming Virtual Sessions
HP CARES (Health Professions Creating Awareness & Real-world Engagement Series) is brought to you by the Continuing Education for Health Professions team. This virtual series allows attendees to connect with experts, exchange ideas, and explore the multifaceted terrain of healthcare careers, research, and innovations.
Please contact Laurie Lewis for any questions.
Native American Sovereignty: The Tribal Stories That Bind Us Tuesday, April 22 | 12-1 pm ET | Virtual
Join a powerful conversation with lifelong advocate for Native American sovereignty and award-winning author, Larry Spotted Crow Mann. Mann uses Indigenous storytelling—passed down through generations—to preserve history, identity, and culture. Drawing from his acclaimed book, "Tales from the Whispering Basket," and other works, Mann shares timeless lessons from the Nipmuc people on love, courage, respect and wisdom. Learn more and register.
TEDxSNHU Salon: Bancroft Daley & The TEDx Journey Wednesday, April 23 | 12-1 pm ET | Virtual
Ready to explore the inspiring ideas from the TEDxSNHU main stage? Join us for the first TEDxSNHU Virtual Salon—an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about TEDx talks and experiences. Connect with TEDx speaker and alum, Bancroft Daley ’21, as he shares his personal TEDx journey. Learn more and register.
Library Speaker Series: Gregg Hurwitz Thursday, April 24 | 7-8 pm ET | Virtual
The Shapiro Library is excited to introduce its virtual speaker series featuring bestselling, award-winning authors from around the world. Do you love action-packed adventures? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling. Learn more and register.
Spring Commencement 2025Four Spring Commencement ceremonies will take place on May 3 & 4. The virtual ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 24. Stay tuned to the Commencement website for updates.
Save the dates: Meet Ups in Charlotte & Raleigh, NC Friday, May 16 & Sunday, May 18
Stay tuned for more information coming soon. Please contact Alumni Engagement’s Rebecca Lazinsk ’17G for any questions.
Alumni Board Applications: Due June 1
The SNHU Alumni Association Board of Directors is composed of elected volunteers who serve the association's mission: providing support, as alumni, through leadership and commitment to the tradition and future of the Southern New Hampshire University community and developing and enhancing alumni pride in, and affinity to, the university. Members of the Board are elected to serve a three-year term, with the new term starting in September 2025. Meetings are held virtually, and board members can be located anywhere. Learn more and apply by June 1.
Basketball Summer Camp for Girls SNHU (Manchester, NH)
Registration is open for the New Hampshire Hoop Skills Basketball camp, led by SNHU Women’s Basketball Coach, Karen Pinkos. New Hampshire Hoop Skills provides fun-filled instruction and emphasis on the fundamentals of basketball for girls in grades 2-10. 2025 camp dates:
Save the date: Penmen Athletics Golf Outing Monday, July 28 | Concord Country Club (22 Country Club Ln., Concord, NH 03301)
Join us for the fourth-annual Penmen Athletics Golf Outing. The proceeds will benefit SNHU student-athletes to alleviate the cost of travel, equipment and daily operations of our sports teams. Sign up to golf or sponsor.
Class Project Inspires SNHU Grad to Open a Romance Bookstore
Students, Alums Strengthen Skills Through Black History Month Projects
Meet Betty White Stamp Artist Dale Stephanos '23, SNHU Graphic Design Grad
We love to hear about alumni doing great things. If you or someone you know has a story worth sharing, please send us a Class Note to be featured in next month's edition! You might even get some SNHU swag …
Jim Feiner '87, of Chilmark, Massachusetts, is proud to announce donating $403,000 of real estate commissions to charities on Martha's Vineyard. He has launched refer2give.com to donate money to any charity across the USA by using real estate referrals as a force for good. He believes this is a great example of a positive disruptor in our world. His goal is to give away $1,000,000 by 2030.
Shanna Sartori '23G, of Newburyport, Massachusetts, was promoted to site manager for Historic New England in October of 2023.
Douglas Broydrick Smith '96, of Hingham, Massachusetts, passed away on Feb. 10, 2025. His authenticity, kindness, and dedication will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, April 26 at 11 am in Hingham, Massachusetts.
Jerome Tuttle '21G, of Fort Myers, Florida, was a reviewer of a new Pearson textbook, Data Science for All by Glanz and Davis.
Charles White '24, of Saluda, Virginia, has his cybersecurity degree from SNHU hanging up in his new office at Bay Aging, where he just started! He thanks SNHU for giving him these new and exciting opportunities.
Jennifer Van Syckle '19G, of Helena, Montana, has accepted a new role at the Center for Internet Security (CIS). She is the operations security services outreach specialist, part of the Marketing and Communications team.
At Southern New Hampshire University, we believe that cost should never determine whether a deserving student can pursue a university education. Whether you donate resources or your time, SNHU students are grateful for your contributions. Below are a few ways you can make an impact:
Explore these giving options and more on our website.
Is your alumni profile up to date? If you've changed careers, received a promotion, or moved to a new location, make sure your information is current on the SNHU Alumni Online Community to ensure you get the scoop from us on events, career leads, and exciting networking opportunities in your area. And join the SNHU Community on LinkedIn to continue to build your SNHU network.
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