Keene State College’s Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery will display works of Boston Expressionism art from June 7 to July 26, 2013. The exhibit, titled “The Expressive Voice: Landscape of Emotion”, showcases works by artists known for their distinctive blend of visionary painting that includes dark humor, religious mysticism, and social commentary...

Graduate school, community service programs, transitional jobs, and professional work in their fields of study – when it comes to the future, Keene State’s 2013 graduates are moving on in style. Here’s a selection of this year’s graduating class and their plans for the coming months.

Whitney Cyr has a...

Keith Goodale ’96, lecturer in physics, won the 2013 [Janet Guernsey Award[(http://aapt-nes.org/janet-guernsey-award/) for excellence in Physics Teaching in April. The award honors Janet Guernsey, a long-time professor of physics at Wellesley College, and is presented yearly by the New England Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers . Mr...

Political Science major James Lavimoniere has been awarded an all-expenses paid, year-long academic and professional experience in Germany through the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals, (CBYX) a highly competitive exchange. Funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Congress through the U.S. Department of State, this program annually provides 75...

Renate Gebauer, professor of Environmental Studies, has received a grant from the Marion and Jasper Whiting Foundation to study sustainability efforts in Nepal for three weeks this spring. “My goal is to immerse myself in and broaden my understanding of sustainable community development in the Katmandu valley and the development...

Dr. Thomas Durnford, professor of modern languages, recently received a grant from the Québec Ministry of International Relations and Commerce to attend a three-week seminar in July at the Université de Montréal . The Québec Delegation in Boston, which oversees relations between the province and the New England states, recommended...

Dr. Kristen Porter-Utley , associate professor of Biology, received the 2013 Faculty Distinction in Research and Scholarship Award at the Faculty Appreciation Dinner in Centennial Hall on Friday, May 3. The award is intended to honor faculty members who have, over a significant part of their tenure at Keene State...

Keene State College's Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery is currently displaying works created by Keene State seniors who have earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Arts in its Emerging Art Exhibition.

The Thorne Gallery is proud to announce the winner, Chelsea I'Anson of Pelham, New Hampshire, for her ceramic...

First 17 Nursing Program Graduates Go Forth to Serve

Keene State College will mark the graduation of its first nursing class to earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) later this week. This is the first class of students ever to graduate from the Keene State Nursing Program with a Bachelor’s...

College Welcomes Senator Shaheen as Keynote Speaker and Bestows Granite State Award and Honorary Doctor of Science During Ceremony

Keene State College will honor the class of 2013 during its Commencement ceremony this weekend. This class is the largest in Keene State College history. At least 1,219 degrees will be...

When music student Jordan Chase was awarded one of the three available SURF (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship) grants for summer 2013, it was the first time the fellowship has gone to a KSC student in the Arts and Humanities. He will receive $4,000 to work on his project, titled “Instrumentation...

When a member of the Kayser Family visited the Children’s Literature Festival Gallery Collection in Rhodes Hall recently, she was so impressed by this delightful collection of work by the best children’s book illustrators that she directed NH Charitable Foundation to make a $2,000 grant from the Kayser Family Fund...

Two independent-study photography students, Anastasia Dubrovina and Anne Johnson, will have their work featured in the 2013 Magenta Festival in Boston this May.

"It's been amazing working with these two and seeing them develop as young artists," said Assistant Professor of Art Jonathan Gitelson. "They are two of the most...

Dr. Dottie Morris Honored for Her Work to End Racism

Keene State College’s Chief Officer of Diversity and Multiculturalism, Dr. Dottie Morris, will be honored this evening by YWCA New Hampshire for her work to end racism. She has been named a Hero for Justice and will join two other...

One of Haiti's problems stems from a severe lack of skilled construction workers, a need that became woefully apparent following the 2010 earthquake. For most construction projects, workers are brought in from the Dominican Republic, a somewhat absurd solution in a country suffering from high unemployment. But education in Haiti...

KSC's annual student film festival, showcasing selected student film, takes place this Friday and Saturday. The festival is free and open to the public.

Join student filmmakers and Film faculty for the opening reception at 6:15 p.m. in the Putnam. The Friday films start at 7 and feature shorts created...

Society for Collegiate Journalists Presents “The Equinox” with 11 Excellence Awards

Keene State College journalists for the College’s student-run newspaper, The Equinox, were recognized by the Society for Collegiate Journalists (SCJ) with 11 excellence awards and one honorable mention. The Equinox competed with almost 100 student-run news outlets across the...

Students Awarded Architectural Tour, iPad, and Design Book for Work

Late last week, Keene State College Architecture students presented designs to Water House Natural Pools for a destination spa and education center. Eighteen students participated in the myMarvin Design Studio, a capstone course designed to deliver real-world experience by teaming...

The third annual KSC Art Alumni Exhibition is the final exhibit of this season at the KSC Art Department Carroll House Gallery. The KSC community and public is invited to share in the opening reception on Thursday May 2, from 4-6 p.m.

Dates of Exhibition: May 2 - May 18...

New Hampshire State Teacher of the Year Heidi Welch ’96 was at the White House on April 22 as one of four finalists for the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) National Teacher of the Year award ceremony. Though the award went to Jeff Charbonneau, a 9–12th grade chemistry...

Two recent incidents on the Keene State campus and several across the City of Keene have campus officials and the Keene Police and Keene Fire departments working together to raise awareness of safety concerns on the Keene campus.

The remnants of two bottle bombs have been found on the Keene...

Line-Up Includes World Renowned Dance, Afro Pop, Jazz and Folk Music Luminaries, Edge-Pushing Puppet Theater, International Family Circus and More

Keene State College’s Redfern Arts Center invites you to discover a bevy of diverse artistry served up close to home with its 2013-14 season, running from September 2013 – March...

Keene State College One of the Country’s Greenest Schools According to Princeton Review and US Green Building Council

College Acts on Commitment to Sustainability Year-Round

Keene State College has been selected by The Princeton Review in collaboration with the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)...

College Baseball: Owls Give Howe 500th Career win with 15-5 victory over Fitchburg State

The Keene State College baseball team took the field against Fitchburg State University on Thursday at Owl Athletic Complex with a couple of things on its to-do list. The Owls were not only being looking to...

Dr. Jasinski to Lecture at University of Mysore in India

Keene State College Chemistry Professor, Dr. Jerry Jasinski, has been awarded a grant from the Fulbright US Scholar Program in 2013 - 2014. Dr. Jasinski will lecture and conduct workshops at the University of Mysore, India. The Fulbright Scholar Program...