Features & Highlights

Thursday, March 25

Franklin Pierce University has announced plans to continue full on-ground operations at the 1,200-acre campus in Rindge, N.H. for the fall 2021 term. In-person instruction will also continue at the University’s Academic Centers in Manchester and Lebanon, N.H. and Goodyear, Ariz., which host the health science graduate programs.

Thursday, March 18

Franklin Pierce University announces the appointment of Pierre Morton as the University’s Chief Diversity Officer, effective April 12, 2021. Pierre joined the Franklin Pierce community in July 2019 as the Executive Director of the Lloyd & Helen Ament Astmann ’69 Career Center. The appointment follows a national search which drew the interest of hundreds of professionals from throughout New England and across the country.

Tuesday, March 09

Franklin Pierce University's academic center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, virtually honored 23 graduates of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program as they received their Physician Assistant Program Completion pins on Saturday, February 27, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

Monday, March 01

Franklin Pierce President Kim Mooney's sites are set on adding campus outposts throughout her home state of New Hampshire, not to mention other parts of the country, even as peers pull back on spending and contract operations to weather the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thursday, February 25

Senior year has been anything but typical for Benjy Renton . His study-abroad program in China was cut short in January 2020 by the coronavirus.

Tuesday, February 23

Franklin Pierce University in Goodyear, Arizona held its hooding ceremony virtually on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Professor Shaina Ettinger welcomed everyone to the virtual event with President Dr. Kim Mooney sharing well wishes, noting the adaptability and resiliency of the graduates and offering reflections on the challenges of the last year.

Thursday, February 18

The Board of Trustees of Franklin Pierce University announces the appointment of new member Derica Carty ’99, Founder and President of Clear Curriculum in Washington, D.C. Carty brings extensive leadership experience in business process activities and instructional design methodologies to her role on the Board of Trustees, as well as an enduring appreciation for the opportunities to succeed and develop meaningful connections she had as a student at Franklin Pierce University.

Tuesday, February 16

Franklin Pierce University and the New Hampshire College and University Council (NHCUC) are partnering to host a Spring Virtual Career & Internship Fair.

Wednesday, February 10

American democracy just survived a near-death experience during the slow-motion coup that was the four years of Donald Trump’s presidency. It culminated in his rejecting his electoral loss and pressuring officials and political allies to back his claims that the election was fraudulent and, at the end, inciting his supporters to storm the Capitol in an effort to stay in power. During his time as president, he attacked the press, undermined truth with lies and conspiracy theories, and flouted countless institutional norms such as the peaceful transition of power and the rule of law that American democracy has depended on to function.

Tuesday, February 02

Franklin Pierce University Director of Athletics Rachel Burleson has announced Matt Johnson has been named the fifth head coach of the University’s women’s soccer program. Johnson comes to Rindge with nearly a decade of head coaching experience at the Division II level already under his belt, and brings plenty of administrative experience with him.

Thursday, January 28

PA rose to the number one spot on the U.Sn News & World Report's 2021 Best Jobs list. The rankings factor in important aspects of a job including growth potential, work-life balance, and salary.

Wednesday, January 27

As we officially kick off the spring semester on the Rindge Campus today, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you all back home and offer my sincere gratitude to each member of our community.