Alumni & Friends
From Service to Success: Career Pathways for the Military Community May 13-14 | Virtual
This multi-day event series is designed for the SNHU military community and explores diverse career pathways, hiring strategies, and opportunities in federal service and beyond. Each session provides valuable insights, practical guidance, and actionable next steps for career transition and growth.
Learn more and register.
Shapiro Library Speaker Series
Register for upcoming talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders, brought to you by the Shapiro Library!
May Virtual Health Professions Events
Virtual Spring Commencement 2026Saturday, May 23 | 3 pm ET | Virtual
SNHU will continue Commencement celebrations with an immersive 360-degree virtual reality ceremony for graduates who were unable to attend in person. For more information, visit the Commencement website.
Alumni Board Applications: Due June 1
The Alumni Association Board of Directors is seeking alumni volunteers to help advance its mission and strengthen connections across the SNHU community. Members serve three-year terms beginning September 2026, with meetings held virtually. Alumni from all SNHU/NHC programs completed online, on campus, or competency-based are encouraged to apply. Learn more and submit your application by June 1.
Word for Word Graduate SpotlightWednesday, June 3 | 8 pm ET | Virtual
For this year's graduate spotlight, Word for Word will honor five recent graduates of the MA, BA and Online MFA creative writing programs.
Alumni Award Nominations: Due July 1
The SNHU Alumni Association and Office of Institutional Advancement proudly recognize alumni and community members who are making a meaningful difference in their professions, communities, and within SNHU. After a brief pause, the Alumni Association Board of Directors thoughtfully refreshed the award categories to better reflect today’s SNHU alumni community and the Board’s work. Learn more and nominate a deserving individual by July 1.
STEM Launch Lab Summer Program July 6-Aug. 7 | Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester Union Street Clubhouse (555 Union St., Manchester, NH 03104)
SNHU is partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester to offer the STEM Launch Lab, a 5-week summer program for students entering grades 5-8 featuring hands-on activities in engineering, 3D printing, drones, and construction.
SNHU Penmen Athletics Summer CampsSNHU (Manchester, NH)
Did you know SNHU Penmen Athletics hosts a wide range of summer camps for kids each year? From basketball and baseball to soccer, softball, and more, these camps offer young athletes the chance to learn from our talented coaches and student-athletes while having fun on campus. Explore the full lineup and check back often—new camps and 2026 dates will continue to be added as they become available!
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.
Global Days of Service: That's a wrap!
Thank you to all the volunteers who took part in the 11th annual Global Days of Service! While we calculate the total number of hours served and our collective impact, you can still contribute to the movement in the following ways:
Commencement Stories
The Chandler Center Celebrates 16th Annual Community Engagement Awards
Where Learning Meets Purpose: Inside SNHU’s Alternative Break Experience
SNHU Digital Archives Update
SNHU’s Academic Archive has a new home. The new SNHU Digital Archives house dissertations, student research, university publications, and more, now with DOI links (Digital Object Identifiers) that are easier to share and permanent. If you’ve published work, update saved links by June 30, 2026. Explore the archives to revisit research, history, and stories from across our community.
TEDxSNHU Recordings
Earlier this year, the SNHU community came together for TEDxSNHU, featuring 10 speakers sharing bold ideas and inspiring stories. Missed it? Watch the recordings and keep the conversation going.
Professional Skills Courses We’re excited to offer our alumni a special discount on all Professional Skills courses (non-credit, non-degree) with cohort start dates through June 30, 2026. To redeem, simply enter code ALUMNI at checkout when registering on skills.snhu.edu to receive $1,000 off the course price. Please note this code is non-transferable and applies only to alumni. This offer cannot be combined with any financial aid or scholarship award, or any promotion or discount. Check if your employer offers professional development funds.
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 ...
Emily Barrientos '23 '26G, of Rolla, Missouri, graduated with her Master of Science in psychology, completing a capstone on early neuropsychological assessment in autism, and is now advancing into clinical roles at Compass Health.
Charlotte Bennardo '23MFA, of Bridgewater, New Jersey, published her novel “The Excalibur Vow” in October 2024. Charlotte's novel “Christmas Bells, Hanukkah Lights” will be published by The Wild Rose Press in 2026.
Stacy Brookman '14MBA, of Fort Worth, Texas, joined Amplify AI as an AI Coach and continues her leadership and resilience coaching practice through Real Life Resilience.
John Dubel '24, of Emporium, Pennsylvania, was appointed to the Pennsylvania Statewide Water Resource Committee by Gov. Josh Shapiro on April 7, 2026.
Josiah Schmidt '18, of St. Louis, Missouri, earned his Ph.D. in history from Washington University in St. Louis in the spring of 2026.
Kimberly Taylor '20, of Champaign, Illinois, published her first book, "Boxed In, One Widow's Journey," available on Amazon on paperback and Kindle now.
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