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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 acade

Published for SNHU on 6/17/2026 - Alyssa Taranto This Father’s Day, Southern New Hampshire University is recognizing fathers who have pursued higher education while balancing careers, family life and long-standing personal goals. Their experiences reflect how learning can become a shared family effort and a milestone that extends beyond the individual student. Michael France For Michael France, earning a degree became a family journey years in the making. After putting his c

Southern New Hampshire University is marking Mother’s Day by celebrating the learners who pursued their degrees while raising families, building careers and shaping futures. These mothers show how education and caregiving can move forward together, each strengthening the other. Their stories also reflect how SNHU supports students wherever they are in their lives.

SNHU recently celebrated two first-generation graduates whose paths to higher education highlight the university’s flexible learning options. Silvonna Silvestre thrived in SNHU’s on-campus community, while Alexis Flores found success in a flexible, project-based program.

March 16, 2026 - Alyssa Taranto When Justin Palmer crossed the stage at Fall 2025 commencement, the moment represented years of determination and resilience.  Palmer, 27, experienced a life-changing spinal injury during surgery when he was 12 years old. The injury left him with little to no use of his arms and legs and changed how he navigates daily life, including his education.  When it came time to pursue college, Palmer considered several options. Attending classes in p

Published for SNHU on Feb 10, 2020 - Story and Supporting Graphics by Alyssa Taranto A Celebration of Love and Commencement As Valentine's Day approaches, we're sharing a few Commencement moments that show us the many ways SNHU students lift one another up on the path to success. Colleen Gielda-Smith & Vince Smith - Woodbury Heights, N.J. As Colleen Gielda-Smith reached Fall 2025 Commencement, her journey – and her husband's journey – with SNHU came full circle. Her husband,

November 27, 2023 - Alyssa Taranto "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." -Walt Disney. This inspiring quote served as my senior quote in my high school yearbook, a testament to my future aspirations. From a young age, I always shared with family and friends my goal to work at Disney, a dream that felt both thrilling and daunting. I envisioned a magical world filled with creativity, joy, and wonder, where I could contribute to the magic that Di