University System of New Hampshire Chancellor Stephen Reno

By Laura Knoy on Wednesday, June 17, 2009.

Since August of 2000, Stephen Reno has headed the University System of New Hampshire, overseeing Granite State College, Keene State College, Plymouth State University and the University of New Hampshire. He’s worked to make the colleges more affordable for new students, and keep those students in-state once they’ve graduated through the 55% Initiative. Now as he prepares for his retirement, we’ll look back at Reno's time as Chancellor and look at what may be ahead for our state’s public colleges.

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Sally - Thu, 06/18/2009 - 08:23

As a parent of two graduates, one from KSC in 2005 and one from UNH/Whittemore MBA program in 2006/2007 I am very proud of our university system. My daughters thrived at their chosen schools; each campus/program matched their personalities, learning styles and educational goals. I am glad they had instate choices. Both are very well situated in their chosen professions.

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Chancellor Stephen J. Reno - Thu, 06/18/2009 - 15:05

Thank you for this wonderful testimonial! However effective may be the marketing done by colleges and universities, it is the "right match" between a student's interests and circumstances and an institution's resources (including faculty and programs) that matters ultimately. My colleagues and I are pleased all well for your daughters.

correction to tuition
Bethann McCarthy - Thu, 06/18/2009 - 08:31

Chancellor Reno said that tuition for the upcoming year is $20,350. Since I have a son attending this year, I realized this was different than we were planning for -- it sounded low to me. I just checked the website, and it is $21,671. This includes tuition, mandatory fees, double room and meal plan.

Mr. McCarthy is correct. I
Chancellor Stephen j. Reno - Thu, 06/18/2009 - 15:07

Mr. McCarthy is correct. I was reading from the 2008/2009 academic year chart of fees (and did say that it applied to the academic year just ended). Thank you for the follow-up correction.