Features & Highlights

Friday, August 28

On behalf of the faculty, staff and entire Franklin Pierce community, please know how happy we are to see our campus come alive with the enthusiasm and excitement that you brought these past weeks. As we end the first full week of classes, I would like to share with all of you --- students and parents --- an update on our health and safety precautions.

Thursday, August 27

In a recent article contributed to the Keene Sentinel, an alumn of Franklin Pierce University and graduate of the New Hampshire Police Academy, Christopher Danksewicz was recently involved in saving a life.

Monday, August 24

In-class instruction began for more than 1,200 Franklin Pierce University students on the Rindge campus last week, despite six students testing positive for the COVID-19 virus during testing done on every student as they arrived on campus.

Thursday, August 20

On Friday, August 14, staff and faculty members from across Franklin Pierce University’s campus and centers gathered in person and virtually to take part in the Annual Fall Community Forum.

Tuesday, August 18

Beginning on Sunday, August 16, and continuing yesterday, members of the University’s staff and administration eagerly welcomed new students to their new homes on Franklin Pierce’s 1,200-acre campus in Rindge.

Monday, August 17

Officials with colleges and universities in the Granite State said they have been preparing to reopen for months, and for many, it has come at a cost.

Saturday, August 08

Graduates of the Class of 2020, parents, faculty and guests gathered virtually on Saturday, August 8, 2020 to celebrate the 55th Commencement ceremony of Franklin Pierce University.

Wednesday, July 22

In line with our resolute commitment to make continued progress in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion at Franklin Pierce University, this message provides an update on ongoing initiatives and includes the broader context under which institutional efforts will continue to take shape.

Thursday, July 16

The Council of Presidents of the Northeast-10 Conference voted unanimously on Thursday, July 16, to suspend all NE10-sponsored competition and championships through December 31 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thursday, July 02

In a recent article contributed to the Union Leader, Executive Director of Professional Programs and Partnerships Heather LaDue advocates for robust partnerships between employers and universities to address the “skills gap” that hampers rapid recovery and competitive agility in an economy hit hard by the pandemic and long-term structural changes.

Thursday, July 02

Franklin Pierce University has created a new, streamlined path to a nursing degree, specifically designed to allow adult learners to jump into the field with a master’s degree.

Friday, June 26

A month ago, the killing of George Floyd, like so many senseless deaths before, offered a stark reminder of the systemic racism that continues to plague our nation. Mr. Floyd’s murder set in motion a long overdue refusal to accept the status quo, and revealed in thousands of peaceful protests Americans' collective commitment to justice and equality for all.