July 2025: Hot Topics, Cool Opportunities

Upcoming Events & Opportunities

Shapiro Library Speaker Series

Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu | Thursday, July 17 | 4 pm ET
Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle | Wednesday, July 23 | 4 pm ET
On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand | Thursday, July 31 | 2 pm ET
The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk | Tuesday, August 5 | 2 pm ET

Penmen Athletics Golf Outing
Monday, July 28 | 7:45 am-3 pm | 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.

July Virtual Health Professions Events

Grow your skills and connect with other health professionals at these upcoming virtual events:

RHIA Exam Review Session
Wednesday, July 9 | 4–4:30 pm ET
Recent BS.HIT grads are invited to join faculty for a lively review session to help prepare for the RHIA exam—with games, tips, and essential insights.
HP CARES: Volunteer to Launch Your HIM Career
Tuesday, July 15 | 7 pm ET
Learn how volunteering can enhance your resume, expand your professional network, and give you valuable hands-on experience in the HIM field. For questions, contact Laurie Lewis.
Navigating Access: A Study to Examine Vaccine Equity
Wednesday, July 16 | 1–2 pm ET
Dive into a discussion on vaccine equity and the structural barriers impacting Black communities in Greater Boston, and explore solutions for more equitable healthcare access.

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. The camp runs from July 14 to 17. Limited spots available.

University News

Scott Cloutier ’11 ’12G Opens Doors for Manchester’s LGBTQIA+ Community

Scott and a team of local volunteers made history by opening the first LGBTQIA+ community center in New Hampshire, Manchester True Collaborative. Learn more about how his passion, education, and dedication to community came together to launch a safe and vibrant space that’s already making a statewide impact.

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.

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 ...

Brenston Ayers ’22, of Bronx, New York, earned his master’s degree in international business management with marketing at Kingston University London.

Avery Flyte ’24MBA, of Nashville, Tennessee, married Dr. Andrea Lorenz on May 30, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. The couple celebrated with family and friends in a joyful ceremony surrounded by the Rocky Mountains.

Rebecca Johnston '15, of Ocala, Florida, completed her PhD at the University of Exeter in April 2025 with her dissertation titled “Diversifying the Canon of American First World War Poetry.”

Victor Merritt '22MBA, of Long Beach, Mississippi, retired from the military after 25 years.

Matt Rogers '18, of Williston Park, New York, now works for Rallye Motor Company in Roslyn, Long Island in Human Resources and Recruiting. He previously worked for Northwestern Mutual as a recruiting manager in New York City.

Ways to Give Back

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

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