From Impact Magazine: Where Access Becomes Belonging

Published for SNHU on 7/7/2026 - Alyssa Taranto

Access to education opens doors – but belonging is what helps students walk through them with confidence. In the latest Impact Magazine feature, “Where Access Becomes Belonging,” students share how college access programs have shaped their academic journeys and helped them build community, purpose and a sense of possibility.

The story highlights programs like Breakthrough Manchester College-Bound and MY TURN, which provide academic enrichment, mentorship and support for highly motivated, under-resourced students. Their experiences show how access becomes opportunity, and how belonging can change the trajectory of a young person's life.

Read the full feature in Impact Magazine: “Where Access Becomes Belonging"

Breakthrough Manchester College-Bound at SNHU is a tuition-free program focused on academic enrichment, mentoring and college access for highly motivated, under-resourced students. Learn more about the program on the Breakthrough Manchester College-Bound website.

Get Involved

SNHU employees can make a difference by volunteering in person or virtually with Breakthrough Manchester scholars throughout the year. Opportunities include: 

• Sharing professional experiences

• Participating in career exploration activities

• Mentoring students as they prepare for college and future careers

Whatever your area of expertise, your perspective can help students imagine what's possible.

If you or someone in your professional network may be interested in volunteering, contact Dr. Ben Gentry, Director of College Access Programs, to learn more.

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The Next MY TURN Graduation Will Be Held on July 16, 2026

Celebrate approximately 35 graduates at the Millyard in 1W.

• Student arrival: 5 p.m.

• Guest arrival: 5:30 p.m.

• Ceremony: 6-7 p.m.

• Reception: 7-7:30 p.m.

SNHU employees are welcome to join nearly 300 friends, family members and supporters in cheering on these students as they take their next steps. Contact Nicole Cate to learn more.

Breakthrough Manchester

Breakthrough Manchester recently held its annual Clap In, Clap Out ceremony, celebrating students' achievements and the community that surrounds them.

My Turn Graduation

Clap In, Clap Out

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Check Out Last Month's Story of Purpose and Possibility

SNHU students and alumni continue to make an impact across their communities. In recent Impact feature “No Stright Lines: The Journey of Mark Haddad ‘01 ’11G” alumnus Mark Haddad shared how his SNHU education helped him find direction and purpose, leading him from academic uncertainty to the U.S. Army Special Forces and a global career in technology and storytelling.

Programs like Breakthrough Manchester College-Bound and MY TURN build on that same foundation. The goal is to help students discover what's possible through mentorship, academic support and a strong sense of belonging.

Check out the full feature here.