Fall 2023 Commencement: Stories of Impact and Inspiration

Posted on December 18, 2023

On the heels of my decision to step down as university president, I find myself reflecting on our recent Commencement ceremonies with a mix of nostalgia and pride. When I joined the SNHU community, our graduation ceremonies were vastly different, honoring just a small fraction of the learners we serve today. Back then, we were […]

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My Next Chapter

Posted on December 6, 2023

Dear SNHU Community,  After 20 of the best years of my professional and personal life, it is time I step down from my role as President of Southern New Hampshire University.  When I came to SNHU in 2003, I found a home. In this small New Hampshire campus, I found a rock-solid commitment to mission, […]

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A Message from President LeBlanc: Conflict in the Middle East

Posted on October 13, 2023

The news coming out of Israel and Gaza has once again shaken the world. While I do not expect my voice to change the events unfolding before us, I have encountered many SNHU colleagues pained by events now underway. I am compelled to reach out to our community.  I recoiled at the stories of civilian massacres, […]

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Celebrating the Work of the Heart 

Posted on May 31, 2023

This spring, Southern New Hampshire University proudly welcomed nearly 17,000 graduates to the SNHU alumni community. We marked this incredible achievement through a combination of in-person and virtual commencement ceremonies. With four memorable in-person events held over a single weekend and a subsequent virtual ceremony for those unable to attend in New Hampshire, we took great […]

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“How was Antarctica?”

Posted on January 20, 2023

Lots of people are asking about my recent 15-day trip to Antarctica, and the answer is “Amazing!” In short order: One of the best trips I’ve ever done, exceeding my expectations. The animals are abundant and incredible: penguins, whales, seals, a variety of birds. The landscapes are majestic, the weather capricious. It was a rollicking […]

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2022: Celebrating Connection & Community

Posted on December 21, 2022

2022 brought many reasons to celebrate at SNHU. Here are some of my top highlights from the year.

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SNHU at its best: Celebrating our 2022 fall graduates

Posted on December 6, 2022

Two weeks ago, we celebrated our Fall 2022 Commencement ceremonies. This fall, more than 17,000 students completed their degrees with SNHU; nearly 4,000 graduates and 20,000 guests attended the ceremonies in Manchester, NH; and this weekend we will celebrate 4,500 in our virtual ceremonies.  Graduations at SNHU are always particularly celebratory, warm, and personal. They […]

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A broader view: Why refugee safety and security must include access to education and economic opportunity

Posted on June 30, 2022

By Paul LeBlanc, President of Southern New Hampshire University Last week, we celebrated the strength and courage of refugees on World Refugee Day, at a moment when the refugee crisis has been thrust into focus with millions fleeing the war in Ukraine, creating the largest humanitarian crisis in Europe since World War II. Now more […]

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Heartbroken and Speechless — Yet Again

Posted on May 25, 2022

I’m not often at a loss for words, but the events in Uvalde, Texas, yesterday have left me heartbroken and speechless. Just last Wednesday, I shared my reflections on the horrific events in Buffalo and Southern California. Here we are just 10 days later, and once again, our country is reeling. We must acknowledge today […]

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A Look Back at 2021: Stronger Together

Posted on December 22, 2021

As I look back on 2021 this holiday season, I continue to be amazed by our students, staff, and faculty. Over the pandemic, we have seen first-hand the strength and resilience of the SNHU community. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, remote work and learning, and the ever-changing higher education landscape, our community did not skip […]

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