Student Success Blog

Student Success Blog
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Our students have full lives with busy careers, community, family, and service responsibilities.

They’re also students.  

We understand the unique challenges that come with balancing life as a working adult and a college student. Whether you are starting college for the first time or returning after life took you in a different direction, you'll find the UNH CPS community is here to help you achieve your goals and give you confidence as a student. In our Student Success Blog, you’ll find a collection of impactful student success stories and helpful resources to support you along the journey.

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Meet Our Fire Service Faculty: Chief David Emanuel
Meet Chief David Emanuel, MPA, a fire chief in Durham, NH and a nationally recognized leadership speaker. We're proud to have Chief Emanuel as a value... Learn More
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Meet Our Education Faculty: Amy Allen
Get to know faculty member Amy Allen: she is an education administrator with decades of experience and teaches the online Special Education Law course... Learn More
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The Benefits of an Online Accelerated Master’s in Health Care Management
For motivated undergraduate students in health care, an accelerated graduate degree in Health Care Management offers a streamlined, fast-tracked pathw... Learn More
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Inspired by Loss and Love, Wanda Completes Her Bachelor's Degree
After moving her family to New Hampshire from her native Puerto Rico, Wanda completed her B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Addiction Studies. Today,... Learn More
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The Benefits of an Online Public Service Bachelor's Degree
For public safety professionals who want to advance their career, pursuing an online public service degree can help you reach new heights, taking on l... Learn More
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Tamara: Creating Community in New York City
Long before Tamara knew the tenants of project management, she was a planner. But with the help of the education she's received through her online Pro... Learn More
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Learning Curve: Christian Follows His Heart for Business
Christian built a promising business career at a major corporation. But after finishing his B.S. in Business Management at the UNH College of Professi... Learn More
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Special Education: Making Classrooms Inclusive
Special education teachers play a vital role in making classroom environments inclusive for all students, which has been proven to benefit students bo... Learn More
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Marlene Achieves Master's in Leadership with Support from Work and Family
With the support of her family and the help of her employer partnership's tuition benefits, Marlene Hammond '21 went back to school to get her M.S. in... Learn More
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Should You Get an Online Master's in Leadership?
An online Master's in Leadership is a beneficial degree in any industry, and positions you to take on leadership positions in your career. Learn More