August 2025: Dog Days of Summer

Upcoming Events

Shapiro Library Speaker Series

Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction with Casey McQuiston | Wednesday, Aug. 20 | 7 pm ET
How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich | Thursday, Aug. 28 | 2 pm ET
On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer | Wednesday, Sept. 3 | 7 pm

August Career Webinars

Level up with Handshake – More Than Just a Job Board | Thursday, Aug. 21 | 1 pm ET
Navigating Your Data Analytics Career Journey Part 1 | Wednesday, Aug. 27 | 6 pm ET

Save the date: Atlanta Meetup
Friday, Sept. 26

We’re headed to Atlanta for an alumni and student meetup! Stay tuned for more information in next month’s Alumni & Friends e-newsletter. Questions? Please reach out to Becca Lazinsk ’17G, associate director of Alumni Engagement.

Save the date: SNHU Homecoming 2025
Oct. 17-19

Step right up for SNHU Homecoming 2025! We're bringing county fair charm to your fall with a whole lot of Penmen pride, and maybe a few party animals, too. With campus festivities, regional gatherings, virtual events and on demand activities, there's a whole barnyard of ways to celebrate no matter where you are. Full schedule coming soon. Send along songs that squeal ‘county fair’ to alumni@snhu.edu. We’ll add it to the official Homecoming playlist!

University News

SNHU Named a ‘Best Employer for Women’ by Forbes, Fours Years Running

Former Toronto FC Star Forward Jozy Altidore ’21 Now Making His Mark in the Boardroom

The Chandler Center: 2024-25 by the Numbers
Thanks to the generosity of Laurie ’89MBA and Clarke Chandler, students are engaging in meaningful service, travel, and civic learning through The Chandler Center. This year’s report celebrates their impact on SNHU students as they grow into compassionate, globally minded leaders. From programs like Breakthrough Manchester College-Bound to voter engagement and service trips, The Chandler Center is fueling students’ journeys as changemakers. “These experiences shape students into people who are making an impact on society,” Laurie shared. Shoutout to Thomas Sperounis, Class of 2026, for the fabulous design.

CHEPP Report: Connecting Higher Education to Career Outcomes
The Center for Higher Education Policy and Practice (CHEPP) is a non-partisan higher education research, policy, and advocacy organization grounded in the experiences of higher education learners and practitioners, affiliated with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU).

Alumni Benefits Highlight: Discounted Theme Park Tickets
Summertime means visits to theme parks! SNHU community members receive discounts to Canobie Lake Park, all Six Flags locations, and many other theme parks including Disney, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens. Purchase tickets and explore more exciting benefits.

Introducing Sunny: SNHU’s Comfort Dog
SNHU Public Safety is thrilled to announce the newest team member: Sunny the comfort dog! Starting in the fall semester, Sunny will bring smiles, support, and lots of tail wags to SNHU’s campus community. Follow @snhuoncampus on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the latest Sunny news.

Alumni Updates

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 ...

Richard Anderson '19 '25G, of Lancaster, Massachusetts, and his wife are excited for the arrival of their second child this October.

Sandeep Reddy Chintapally '17G, of Sunnyvale, California, has been selected to represent his organization, Waste Management Inc., at the upcoming CrowdStrike Conference 2025 in Las Vegas for the process he developed.

Meredith Haffly '21 ’24G ’25MFA, of Mars, Pennsylvania, has officially graduated with her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and has also achieved a Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing from SNHU.

Jamal Hussein '24MFA, of Quincy, Massachusetts, graduated in June with a Doctorate in International Affairs from John Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).

Leslye Lopez '21, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, became a published author with her debut middle-grade novel titled, The Bookstore Adventure: A Nya Sky Story.

Joseph Patneaude '24, of Palm Harbor, Florida, after more than 25 years leading teams across the financial-services sector, he recently launched JP Coaching, an executive-coaching practice.

Sid Simone '15MBA, of Muskegon Heights, Michigan, recently debuted her book, I Didn't Screw the Mayor, He Screwed Me.

Ways to Give Back

2025 Founders Day Giving Challenge
Sept. 12-19

This Founders Day, we’re celebrating 93 years of transforming lives and the community that continues to empower the future of SNHU. The 2025 Founders Day Giving Challenge officially launches Sept. 12, but you don’t have to wait to make a difference. Show your Penmen Pride and make your gift early. A gift of any size when combined with the support of other fellow alumni can make a big impact!

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.

Stay Connected

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 reunion 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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