NH's Community College System Named Best in New England, Sixth in Nation

The Community College System of New Hampshire was named the best in New England and sixth best in the nation by WalletHub based on analysis across 613 institutions and 18 key metrics. This is the second consecutive year CCSNH has ranked among the nation’s best.



“CCSNH is proud to be recognized as one of our nation’s best community college systems,” said Dr. Chuck Lloyd, CCSNH chancellor. “These rankings are based on quality, outcomes, and affordability. That is what we strive to provide for New Hampshire students and to support the state’s skilled workforce and economy. 

"Time after time we hear from graduates who praise the quality education they received at our colleges, the doors that were opened thanks to their experiences with us, and the positive impact it has made on their lives. New Hampshire is our mission, and we are committed to doing our best for the Granite State.”

MIT Partners with LRCC for Pilot Math and AI Education Program

Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) launched a new pilot partnership this summer, bringing high school students from towns across New Hampshire together to learn the math behind AI and how to use it to tackle real problems. LRCC is one of only two community colleges nationwide hosting the pilot course.

The four-week course, “Gateway to AI,” was created by MIT professors led by Arup K. Chakraborty, with input from the teachers at the host sites. The aim is to close a gap Chakraborty has long observed: students in America's rural areas and small towns often have far less access than their urban peers to advanced math and science instruction and hands-on exposure to emerging technologies like AI.

"We were proud to be part of this,” said Patrick Cate, president of LRCC. “Students from across New Hampshire had the opportunity to learn about topics that are not typically covered in high school. That’s a direct reflection of what LRCC and all of New Hampshire’s community colleges exist to do: connect our communities to opportunities they might not otherwise have."

NHTI Launches New Business Healthcare Program

NHTI—Concord’s Community College is creating opportunities for students to enter high-demand healthcare careers with the launch of a new Associate Degree and certificate in Healthcare Management. This new area of study will open doors to careers in the business and operational side of healthcare.

Students can complete the new Healthcare Management coursework in convenient eight-week blocks. The program focuses on experiential learning and includes foundational courses on leadership, healthcare finance, quality patient experience, management, and more. It was developed collaboratively by NHTI faculty and industry professionals.

“This program will prepare students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage healthcare organizations, lead teams, and navigate the complex and evolving healthcare environment,” said Hector Iweka, NHTI’s vice president for academic and workforce education.

NCC Launches New Drone Pilot Training Program

A new eight-week Remote Pilot Certificate preparation course at Nashua Community College (NCC) begins August 31 and can accommodate up to 15 students. 

“This course will be an FAA (Part 107) Remote Pilot Certificate preparation course to operate drone up to 55 pounds,” said Professor Doug Mitchell, chair of the aviation department at NCC. “Students who take this course will learn the knowledge test topics areas needed to pass the ‘Unmanned Aircraft General- Small UAG’ Test needed to get their FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (AKA Drone License).” 

Those who earn their Drone License can qualify for a variety of career pathways.