Franklin Pierce University
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| Motto | Ex umbris ad lucem |
| Motto in English | Come Out Into The Light |
| Established | 1962 |
| Type | Private |
| President | Dr. James Birge |
| Academic staff | 150 full- and part-time faculty |
| Students | 2,405 [1] |
| Undergraduates | 1,400 |
| Postgraduates | 1,005 |
| Location | Rindge, NH, USA |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Crimson and Grey |
| Mascot | Raven |
| Website | www.franklinpierce.edu/ |
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Coordinates: 42°46′56″N 72°03′26″W / 42.7823°N 72.0573°W Franklin Pierce University is a small, private, non-profit, regionally-accredited university in rural Rindge, New Hampshire, in the United States. It was founded as Franklin Pierce College in 1962, combining a liberal arts foundation with coursework for professional preparation. The institutional mission focuses on preparing citizens and leaders of conscience for a new century who make significant contributions to their professions and communities whether their aspirations are global or local.
The university has an enrollment of 1,400 students[2] and overlooks Pearly Pond, just a few miles from Mount Monadnock. The area was bought in 1854 by sea captain Asa Brewer. Rindge tradition has it that the estate was a stop in the Underground Railroad. In the past the land has also been owned by a wealthy horse enthusiast, the Boy Scouts of America, and silent film actress Alma Monaco. The campus today covers approximately 1,200 acres (4.9 km2).
The school gained university status in 2007 and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). In 2009, Franklin Pierce University was ranked on "Forbes List of America's Top Colleges" in the United States.[3]
The college at Rindge houses three institutes:
- Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication—named for Marlin Fitzwater, White House Press Secretary under Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush
- Monadnock Institute of Nature, Place, and Culture
- New England Center for Civic Life
The university also operates Graduate & Professional Studies centers in Concord, Lebanon, Manchester, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, as well as Goodyear, Arizona. Many courses are offered online.
The president of Franklin Pierce University is Dr. James Birge, having served as the university's fourth president since June 2009. Previously, Dr. George J. Hagerty was president for 14 years.
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[edit] History
The school was founded in 1962 as Franklin Pierce College, named after Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States of America and the only U.S. president from New Hampshire. In 2007, the school changed its name to Franklin Pierce University.
[edit] Accreditation
Franklin Pierce University has been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges since 1968.
[edit] Ranking
- The University was ranked #572 in "America's Best Colleges" by Forbes in 2011.[4]
- U.S. News & World Report ranks Franklin Pierce University 125th in the list of Regional Universities (North).[5]
[edit] Academics
FPU offers a wide range of degrees from bachelor degree to doctor degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Education
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies
- Master of Science in Information Technology Management
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Doctor of Arts in Leadership
and some professional certifications
- Undergraduate certificates
- Graduate certificates
[edit] Campuses
- The main campus for undergraduates is in Rindge, New Hampshire.
- The College of Graduate and Professional Studies has five campuses: four in New Hampshire (Concord, Manchester, Portsmouth, and West Lebanon) and a new campus in Goodyear, Arizona.
[edit] Facilities
[edit] Academic
- Frank S. DiPietro Library (books, serials, DVDs, etc.)
- Marlin Fitzwater Center (Mass Communication)
- Marcucella (Sciences/Misc)
- Monadnock (Fine Arts)
- Petrocelli (Graphic Communications, Social Sciences, classrooms)
- Cheney Hall (Music)
[edit] Administrative
- Emily Flint Student Center (student life)
- DiGregorio (HR, Registrar, Finance)
- Peterson Hall (President, Academic Affairs, GPS, College Relations)
- Rindge Hall (Admissions, Student Financial Services)
[edit] Housing
- Cheshire Hall
- Edgewood Hall
- Granite Hall
- Lakeview Townhouses
- Monadnock Hall
- Mountain View Apartments
- Mt. Washington Hall
- New Hampshire Hall
- Northwoods Apartments
- Sawmill Apartments
[edit] Recreational
- Emily Flint Student Center
- Dr. Arthur & Martha Pappas Field
- Field House
- Grimshaw-Gudwicz Activity Center at Northfields (AKA The Bubble)
[edit] Athletics
Franklin Pierce offers 17 varsity sports which compete at the NCAA Division II level and compete in the Northeast-10 Conference (with the exception of the rowing programs): field hockey, women's volleyball, men's and women's soccer, women's cross country, men's golf, men's and women's tennis, men's ice hockey, men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, men's and women's lacrosse and men's and women's rowing. The university offers men's and women's rugby at the club level, with both programs recognized by the NERFU.
The Rindge campus boasts over a 40% participation rate across 40 intramural sports and also features an active Adventure Recreation program.
The women's soccer team has won five national championships (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999), and the men's soccer team won the 2007 national championship. The women's basketball team has won three regional championships.
[edit] Student life
[edit] Pierce Media Group
The Pierce Media Group, or PMG, is the campus media group that consists of the Pierce Arrow, PMG News Center, FPTV 25, The Talon 105.3FM WFPC-LP, Four Corners Marketing, and thefitzonline.com.
All the media outlets are a part of the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication. Any student can easily participate in any facet of the PMG, even if they have no experience in marketing, advertising, production, or journalism.
Franklin Pierce University holds an FCC broadcast license for WFPC-LP, The Talon 105.3FM. The station features hourly news briefs that consist of information from the Associated Press news feed and student sources.
The Pierce Arrow, the student newspaper, is the oldest student group on campus.
FPTV 25 offers both student-created content and studio-produced feature-length films. Two feature films are shown monthly. FPTV 25 has a mix of entertainment and sports programming as well as a weekly thirty-minute newscast.
[edit] Student Government Association
The executive board consists of the President of the SGA, the Vice President of Class Senate, the Vice President of Club Senate, the Secretary of the Class Senate, the Secretary of the Club Senate, the SGA Treasurer, and the SGA Parliamentarian.
[edit] Presidents
- Frank DiPietro (1962-1975) (founder)
- Walter R. Peterson, Jr. (1975-1995)
- Dr. George J. Hagerty (1995-2009)
- Dr. James F. Birge (2009-present)
[edit] Noted alumni
- Felix Brillant, Canadian soccer midfielder
- Temple Grandin, animal behavior researcher
- Pauliina Miettinen, soccer player and coach
- Henry Simmons, actor (NYPD Blue)
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.franklinpierce.edu/about/facts.htm
- ^ "Welcome to the University Built Around You". Franklin Pierce University. http://www.franklinpierce.edu/about/facts.htm. Retrieved December 19, 2011.
- ^ "http://www.franklinpierce.edu/about/news/Forbes_top_ugrad_list.htm". Franklin Pierce University. http://beta.franklinpierce.edu/about/news/Forbes_top_ugrad_list.htm. Retrieved December 19, 2011.
- ^ http://www.forbes.com/top-colleges/list/#p_1_s_arank_NH
- ^ http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/franklin-pierce-university-2575
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