Features & Highlights

Wednesday, June 07

The Board of Trustees of Franklin Pierce University, the governing body of the institution, has appointed three new members, including Robert Riley, John Burke and Terrell Boston Smith.

Tuesday, June 06

Writer and Marketing Specialist Holly Beretto graduated magna cum laude from Franklin Pierce College in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication in hand and a Sigma Tau Delta cord draped over her shoulders. Never did Holly think, as she crossed that commencement stage, that she would be back as editor of Pierce Magazine nearly a quarter of a century later.

Monday, June 05

Shinel's personal commitment not only to A.L.A.NA. and Pierce Perspective--its student discussion group--but to social justice has twice earned her the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Award. This honor recognizes students who have demonstrated a commitment to service and community building, and recognizes individuals as they work to fulfill the dream and message of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Sunday, June 04

Jemma Thacker’s first visit to New England was the day she stepped onto the College at Rindge campus of Franklin Pierce University. She began her Raven career during the spring semester, welcomed by the frigid 30 degree temperatures of late January.

Friday, June 02

There are only two ways in to Franklin Pierce University's College at Rindge campus: University Drive and Mountain Road. While the former brings a visitor alongside the glistening shores of Pearly Pond and past the beautiful Lakeview townhouses where most senior undergraduates reside, the latter is, for many, a direct pipeline to Emma's 321 Pub & Kitchen.

Friday, May 26

Franklin Pierce University President Kim Mooney was featured on a panel of prominent leaders sponsored by Bernstein Shur and the New Hampshire Women's Bar Association called, "Breaking Barriers - A Conversation with Female Trailblazers in New Hampshire's Business, Non-Profit and Legal Communities."

Thursday, May 25

Franklin Pierce University announces the appointment of Dr. James DuMond, Jr. to the position of Provost andDr. James DuMond Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Tuesday, April 11

Franklin Pierce University announces the appointment of Rachel Burleson to the position of Director of Athletics, succeeding Bruce Kirsch who will retire in June after serving in the position at Franklin Pierce for 45 years.

Monday, April 10

Northern New England Review (NNER), published by the staff and students of Franklin Pierce University, is pleased to announce that New Hampshire writer Kirsti Sandy is the winner of the NNER 2017 Raven Prize in Creative Nonfiction.

Saturday, April 01

Franklin Pierce University President Kim Mooney will honor retiring Director of Athletics and fellow Franklin Pierce alumnus Bruce Kirsh during a retirement dinner on April 30 at 6 p.m. in Spagnuolo Hall on the College at Rindge campus.

Monday, March 27

Franklin Pierce University will celebrate the scholarly and creative work of its very best students during the 2017 Academic Showcase on Tuesday, April 18. The University will not hold classes during the day-long celebration, which will welcome the local community and greater region to attend poster sessions, panels, roundtable discussions, musical and theatrical performances, the "Raven Brain Bowl" and more across the College at Rindge campus.

Friday, March 24

Franklin Pierce University will award honorary degrees to Barney Frank and Michael C.J. Fallon, and The Honorable Walter R. Peterson Citizen Leader Award to New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR)'s Laura Knoy, host of "The Exchange," during its Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 13.