Keene State student rescued after river stunt Apr 20, 2008
A Keene State College student from Massachusetts is lucky to be alive after floating over a dam in an inflatable kiddie pool, and getting trapped in the churning current. Keene firefighters grabbed the exhausted student as he sank in the frigid river Friday evening. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Human rights torch relay draws 100 in Portsmouth Apr 13, 2008
Tom White, educational director of the Cohen Center for Holocaust Studies at Keene State College, praised those in attendance for choosing "not to be a bystander." He said he was in Portsmouth to speak for the suffering peoples of Darfur in western Sudan. "China is celebrating and basking in the glow of the Olympic torch ...; as the government is underwriting the genocide in Darfur," he said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Alcohol Awareness Weekend helps students know when to 'call it a night' Apr 8, 2008
The annual event started at Keene State College, where it was referred to as "Freakend." Students then petitioned to be sober. It has now morphed into a more realistic petition where students promise to be aware of their alcohol consumption and to drink responsibly. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Softball ranked second in New England Poll Mar 27, 2008
Keene State College (9-1) 9. Williams College (8-6) 10. (Ecgulls.com)
Scata turns on the power at Keene State Mar 27, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
The Debate Resumes Mar 16, 2008
() Physics professor Dr. Frederick Wolf of Keene State College in New Hampshire, declared himself a dissenter of man-made climate fears in January 2008. Wolf has taught meteorology and climatology courses for the past 25 years and will be undertaking a sabbatical project on global warming. (EcoWorld.com)
Stone Named Assistant Men's Soccer Coach Mar 3, 2008
Stone's career also includes time with the New Hampshire Phantoms of the USL, as he was the only Division III player selected for the New Hampshire Under 23 Olympic Development Program team - which included players from Dartmouth, Franklin-Pierce and Keene State College. "I have known Mitch since he was just a kid during my playing days at the University of Maine," added O'Connor. (Gorhody.com)
Wedding photography business undergoes expansion Feb 22, 2008
Nitchie attended Keene State College, where she received her bachelor's degree in the arts. Her fun personality is a perfect match for any couple. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Exeter grad died after crashing through glass in Australia Feb 13, 2008
Twenty-year-old Matthew Atwood, a junior at Keene State College, was found dead outside a dormitory building near Melbourne, Australia, at about 7:30 a.m., according to Australias Herald Sun ... Keene State College spokeswoman Robin Dutcher said the college would work with the family but had not yet scheduled a memorial service. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
US student falls to death Feb 12, 2008
Matthew Atwood, a junior safety studies major at Keene State College in New Hampshire, died after he fell through a plate-glass sliding door at the front of an empty student accommodation unit at La Trobe University sometime after 2am ... A spokeswoman for La Trobe University said the campus was "deeply saddened by this tragedy''. Counselling was being offered to all concerned students and staff, she said. Keene State College president Helen Giles-Gee told UnionLeader.com: "I am very saddened at... (Sydney Morning Herald)
US student fell through door, bled to death Feb 12, 2008
The 20-year-old junior safety studies major at Keene State College in New Hampshire, was only three days into a five-month study trip ... Keene State College president Helen Giles-Gee said the college community was shocked by news of Mr Atwood's death. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Exeter graduate, 20, dies in Australia Feb 12, 2008
EXETER Friends, classmates and staff at Keene State College are stunned by the death of an Exeter High School graduate who was on his first trip abroad. The college announced the death of Matthew Atwood, 20, a junior safety studies major from Exeter, on Monday. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Women and Absentee Ballots Were the Key Jan 10, 2008
And schools such as the University of New Hampshire, Keene State College and Plymouth State University which have mostly in-state students who register to vote on campus would still be on winter break come primary day. Clinton's campaign urged them to vote absentee before going home. (Time.com)
Edwards counts Clinton out, puts Obama in sights Jan 7, 2008
In a new television ad in New Hampshire, Edwards describes himself as an "underdog running against two candidates with $200 million between them."He gave Clinton's standing less weight when talking to reporters outside Keene State College in Keene: "Polls are meaningless."Edwards campaign adviser Joe Trippi reinforced the brushing off of Clinton: "She took third [in Iowa] last time I checked."Edwards sharpened his rhetoric after he sided with Obama during a televised debate Saturday in New... (News & Observer)
Conant High School student dies in crash Dec 29, 2007
Barth says he noticed the absence of one or two students from the bench just as a boys' basketball game was wrapping up yesterday at Keene State College. He says the team learned of the death after winning a game at the annual basketball tournament. (Concord Monitor)
Honors & Recognition Dec 21, 2007
Seacoast Online - Honor Rolls. Friday December 21, 2007 TODAY'S WEATHER: M/CLOUDY 19. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Effort aims to keep college grads in state Dec 18, 2007
Some ensuing steps include taking the results and developing marketing campaigns to encourage more to stay (marketing students at UNH, Keene State College and Plymouth State University will take this on as part of class projects in the spring), working with the business community to improve ways job opportunities are promoted, and linking these efforts with complementary efforts at the Department of Tourism and Department of Resources and Economic Development. Key findings from the two surveys... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Survey: graduates like N.H., but see few jobs Dec 13, 2007
The initiative is working with students at the University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University and Keene State College to develop a marketing campaign aimed at retaining seniors and recent graduates. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Pring-Wilson jury is deadlocked Dec 11, 2007
KEENE, N.H. School mulls drug testing for athletes Keene State College is considering random drug testing for athletes after eight of 20 athletes in a pilot program recently tested positive for marijuana. Keene State was one of 80 Division III schools that volunteered to be part of the tests. (Boston Globe)
Local briefs Nov 29, 2007
Former Chariho High standout Andy Chartier was named to the Commonwealth Coast Conference men s basketball honor roll for his play at the Keene State College Tipoff Classic last weekend. Chartier averaged 8. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Wolski picked as field hockey all-star Nov 11, 2007
Boretti helps EConn to league crown Nicholas Boretti of Marshfield helped the Eastern Connecticut State University men's soccer team earn its first Little East Conference title last week, converting a penalty kick in a 3-2 shootout win against Keene State College. Boretti scored the deciding goal on penalty kicks, breaking a 2-2 tie. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Field Hockey Earns ECAC Tournament Bid Nov 6, 2007
The Bears fell to Keene State College, 3-2, in the Little East Semifinals last week. Endicott defeated Bridgewater state, 3-2, in the two squads only meeting of the season on October 4th. (Ecgulls.com)
Obituaries -- Nov. 1, 2007 Nov 2, 2007
Mr. Joy graduated from Granby Memorial High School and earned a BS.Ed degree in physical education and health from Keene State College in Keene, N.H. He taught for six years before joining his brother-in-law in insurance with the Equitable. He later became vice president of Fidelity Investments, working with its Private Access Group. (Stratford Star, CT)
Students could pay for Plymouth Sox damage Nov 1, 2007
Meanwhile, Keene State College students could face discipline after run-ins with police after Sunday night's game. Police used pepper spray after some students pelted officers with everything from baseballs to beer bottles. (Concord Monitor)
Baseball helped Michel deal with depression Nov 1, 2007
Michel was not clinically diagnosed with depression until he almost 50, shortly after he'd left an assistant's job at UNH to take a head coaching position at Keene State College. The effort of commuting daily from his Durham home, and soon finding out that the position wasn't being considered for full-time status, as he'd been led to believe, began wearing on him. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
UNH students celebrate Red Sox' World Series win Oct 30, 2007
Police at Plymouth State University and Keene State College also reported no major disturbances last night. 2007 The Associated Press. (Concord Monitor)
D'Errico named editor of Brattleboro Reformer Oct 26, 2007
A 2000 graduate of Keene State College, he succeeds Sabina Haskell, who resigned to become spokeswoman for the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources earlier this month. The appointment was announced yesterday by Reformer Publisher Martin Langeveld. (WCAX.com, VT)
Gulls Rebound with 3-1 Win Oct 19, 2007
The Anchorwomen return to action on Saturday afternoon as they host Little East opponent Keene State College at 11:00 a.m. The Gulls get right back to work on Friday as they square-off with Stonehill College for the start of Homecoming Weekend at 5:30 p.m.. (Ecgulls.com)
Miller, Westerling win Great Bay 5K race titles Oct 8, 2007
"This race is a great opportunity for me to go up against good competition and train for the upcoming cross country season," said the former Keene State College standout. "This year I was able to get in a good run and get a win without controversy.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
N.H. residents among those targeted by recording industry Oct 7, 2007
Jamie LeSage, a Keene State College lacrosse player from Exeter, also was sued. The suit claims he was illegally sharing music by Radiohead, Meat Loaf, Linkin Park and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. (Concord Monitor)
Women's Results Sep 9, 2007
Lancer Timing Services 12:53 PM 9/8/2007 2007 Dartmouth Cross Country Invitational - 9/8/2007 Hanover Country Club Hanover, NH Results Event 2 Women 5k Run CC ================================================================================== Name Year School Avg Mile Finals Points ================================================================================== 1 Bourbeau, Christina Keene State College 6:22 ... 60 2 3 Adams, Jennifer Keene State College 6:30 ... 80 26 Zocher, Adelle Keene State... (Umassathletics.com)
Men's Results Sep 9, 2007
20 15 17 Garrity, Jason Keene State College 27:08 ... 10 21 26 Samuel, Jared Keene State College 27:54 ... 10 32 Craven, Patrick Keene State College 28:19. (Umassathletics.com)
Men Take Second, Women Take Third at Dartmouth Invitational Sep 9, 2007
Overall, the women placed third along with Keene State College while the US Naval Academy took first place. Next weekend, both the men's and women's will host Maine and Vermont beginning at 11:30 A.M.. (Umassathletics.com)
Endicott Takes Two on Day One of EC Invitational Sep 8, 2007
Endicott downs Emmanuel College and Keene State College to move to 5-1 overall this season ... BEVERLY, MA - The Gulls opened day one of the 2007 Endicott Invitational by defeating Emmanuel College, 3-0, and then downing the Owls of Keene State College, 3-1 ... 6'2" freshman middle blocker (Vernon, CT/Rockville) had three blocks in the three game sweep. Emmanuel College was led by Lindsey Parker's (New Bedford, MA/New Bedford) four kills. The Saints also got a strong effort from Jennifer Walsh... (Ecgulls.com)
Athletic Department Announces New Hires Aug 25, 2007
He is a 1992 graduate of Keene State College where he pitched and played first base. comes to UMass after spending the last six years at Greenwich High School in Connecticut, the past two as head coach. (Umassathletics.com)
Official hails change for N.H. colleges Aug 21, 2007
The University System of New Hampshire, including the University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College, already uses the shortened process for contracts. Community colleges will continue to use state services until trustees formalize their policy in the next six to 10 months, Eneguess said. (Boston Globe)
Lamprey race a happy homecoming for Perez Aug 12, 2007
When Perez was an All-American cross country and track star at Keene State College, he his weight stayed steady at 130 pounds. Perez's weight escalated to over 170 during his layoff, but the Keene resident has trimmed down to around 140 in his comeback season. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Rockport runner Hawkes competing on world stage Aug 12, 2007
Hawkes, heading into her sophomore year at Keene State College in New Hampshire, ran a little cross-country in middle school but didn't seriously pick up the sport until high school, when her mother was searching online and found a meet in Canton for athletes with disabilities. She hasn't stopped running since, hiring a running coach and training every day except Sunday, doing sprint drills and hitting the weight room. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
BYU not alone in using motto 'enter to learn' Aug 4, 2007
Based on popularity, Motto magazine maybe should have moved "Enter to learn" up the list a few spots from No. 10, and given credit not only to BYU but to Delaware State University, Tennessee State University, Keene State College in New Hampshire and Oakland City College in Indiana. If it expanded the list to include international schools, the magazine would have to acknowledge Berean Baptist College in the Philippines and, in Mumbai, India, the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology... (Deseret News)
Trustees announce fourth college president Jul 20, 2007
He attended Keene State College in Keene, N.H., graduating magna cum laude in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. He completed his Master of Arts in English from the University of Vermont in 1982 and his Ph. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
University system pledges to help climate Jul 1, 2007
Keene State College began a campus emissions inventory in 2005, has converted all campus diesel vehicles to biodiesel in collaboration with the city of Keene. Since 1996, Keene State has used its President's Council for a Sustainable Future to advance sustainability programs. (Concord Monitor)
Litka out to further show she's the wheel deal Jun 28, 2007
She had a successful career at Keene State College. "I enjoyed it and I made some breakthroughs," Litka said. (Boston Globe)
'Blob' fans enjoy ooze and ahs Jun 10, 2007
""I suggested 'The Glob,'" said Kate Phillips, who was paid $125 to collaborate on the script. At 93, she teaches screenwriting at Keene State College in New Hampshire. "I was looking for a word to describe an object that had no form. "But The Glob was already the title of a children's book. So Harris changed the first letter.Harris said the name accounts for much of the film's enduring appeal. "That and the catchy theme song," he said.Composed by the songwriting team of Burt Bacharach and Hal... (The Morning Star)
Virtual recitals Jun 9, 2007
It was not until he was 20 years old and a student at Keene State College that Dumais finally got to take piano lessons. "I was really fortunate," Dumais said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Newmarket High School top 10 graduates May 30, 2007
Billy Miller, the son of Bill and Nancy Miller of Newmarket, plans to attend Keene State College to study chemistry. He was a member of the Outing Club. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Edwards says best way to honor veterans is to end war in Iraq May 23, 2007
Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards, center, speaks at a community meeting Monday May 21, 2007, at Keene State College in Keene, New Hampshire. AP Photo / Cheryl Senter. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Four Gulls Earn All-New England Honors May 16, 2007
The Gulls also picked up a win in the NCAA Division III New England Regional Tournament as they topped Keene State College 8-4 in a first round match up. The win was the first for the Blue and Green in NCAA Tournament play since 2005. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls Down Keene State in NCAA First Round May 11, 2007
Jen Elwell hurled a complete game victory to lead the fifth-seeded Endicott College to an, 8-4, win over fourth-seeded Keene State College ... PROVIDENCE, RI - Sophomore left fielder (Sabattus, ME/Oak Hill) went 2-for-4 from the plate with two RBI and one run scored, while (Tewskbury, MA/Shawsheen Tech) hurled a complete game victory to lead the fifth-seeded Endicott College to an, 8-4, win over fourth-seeded Keene State College an opening round game of the NCAA Division III Softball New England... (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls Set to Face Keene State in NCAA Tournament May 10, 2007
The Blue and Green will open up with a first round game against Keene State College Thursday May 10 at noon. Endicott (30-10) makes its fifth straight trip to the NCAA's and has posted a record of 4-8 all time in the national tournament. (Ecgulls.com)
Elwell Named ECAC Pitcher of the Week May 10, 2007
EC will take on the Keene State College Owls in its first game of the double elimination tournament on Thursday May 10 at 12:00 p.m.. . (Ecgulls.com)
Family says shooting did not stem from argument May 9, 2007
(AP) _ There was no argument to spark the shooting a Keene State College student by a roommate who later took his own life, according to the victim's family. Jason Lillibridge of Norwich is recovering from a gunshot wound to the buttocks. (Newsday -- State)
Sargent Named CCC Player of the Year May 8, 2007
The Gulls will take on the Keene State College Owls in a first round match up on Thursday May, 10 at Noon. . (Ecgulls.com)
Police, students, looking for answers in Keene May 7, 2007
KEENE, N.H (AP) -- Police and students continue looking for answers after a Keene State College wounded his roommate, then killed himself early Friday. Police have released few details about the incident, in which Keene State junior Michael Dyke shot his roommate, Jason Lillibridge, in the buttocks before shooting himself. (Concord Monitor)
N.H. Student Shoots Roommate on Finals Day May 5, 2007
Keene State College Student Shoots Roommate, Kills Self ... The officers found the caller's roommate, 21-year-old sophomore Michael Dyke, in his bedroom at the apartment, about a quarter-mile from the Keene State College campus, authorities said. (Fox News)
Police: College student shoots roommate, self May 5, 2007
Police: A college student shot and wounded his roommate, then killed himself He turned the gun on himself when police tried to enter, authorities said Apartment was near Keene State College campus in New Hampshire Adjust font size ... The officers found the caller's roommate, 21-year-old sophomore Michael Dyke, in his bedroom at the apartment, about a quarter-mile from the Keene State College campus, authorities said. (CNN -- US)
College Student Shoots Roommate, Then Kills Himself May 5, 2007
Police got a call a little after midnight from a man who said he'd been shot in an apartment near the Keene State College campus. That man is hospitalized in fair condition. (KWTX.com, TX)
U.S. college student shoots roommate, kills self May 5, 2007
WASHINGTON, May 4 (Xinhua) -- A student at the Keene State College in the northeastern U.S. state of New Hampshire shot and injured his roommate before killing himself early Friday morning, U.S. media reported. Local police said the student, Michael Dyke, 21, shot his roommate and then killed himself as police were talking to him through his door. (Xinhuanet, China)
Keene State shootings mystify officials May 5, 2007
Police and Keene State College officials said the shootings appeared to be an isolated incident among the roommates, with no obvious motive. Alcohol might have been involved, said Heed, who planned a full autopsy and toxicology tests. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
Student shoots man, then kills self May 5, 2007
Police, prosecutors, and Keene State College officials said the shootings, which started about 12:30 a.m., appeared to have no obvious motive. Alcohol might have been involved, so an autopsy and toxicology tests were planned on the body of Michael Dyke, 21, a sophomore from Orford, County Attorney Peter Heed said. (Boston Globe -- Local)
UNH no longer a 'safety school' May 3, 2007
State colleges the University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University and Keene State College are turning away record numbers of applicants this year. Because the number of students applying has swelled in the past decade, the result of a high school graduation boom and tuition rates lower than those at private schools, state colleges can be more selective. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
N.H. colleges look at security following Va. Tech shootings Apr 19, 2007
Keene State College has a campus safety department, which works in conjunction with Keene Police Department, spokeswoman Robin Dutcher said. But the officers at the 5,235-student campus are not armed, she said. (Concord Monitor)
Shea-Porter praises Seacoast Reads, Project Mentor Apr 14, 2007
"Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Bruce Mallory began the ceremony introducing everybody involved and giving a warm welcome into Project Mentor.The program was started in 1997 at UNH, and since has had a constructive impact on hundreds of middle school students and undergraduate mentors. Due to its success, Project Mentor expanded last fall by the University System of New Hampshire to be active also at UNH Manchester, Plymouth State University, Keene State College and Granite State... (The New Hampshire, NH)
City, Keene State joining on biodiesel project Apr 13, 2007
KEENE, N.H. (AP) -- Officials in Keene (New Hampshire) are working with Keene State College to set up a research-and-production site for biodiesel fuel. Biodiesel is a fuel alternative made from vegetable oil, recycled cooking grease or animal fat, among other resources. (Concord Monitor)
Feldman Named CCC Rookie of the Week Apr 10, 2007
BEVERLY, MA - (Albany, NY/Guilderland) earned Commonwealth Coast Conference weekly honors for the second time this season after she helped lead the Gulls to a 16-2 win over the Keene State College Owls. Feldman was named the CCC Co-Rookie of the Week after netting four goals and dishing out three assists in Endicott's win over Keene State. (Ecgulls.com)
Democrat's bill pushed biodiesel study in N.H. Apr 9, 2007
As for the health benefits, Keene State College researcher Melinda Treadwell has been studying the health affects of diesel since 2000. Treadwell says diesel-burning engines emit 40 compounds known to or suspected of causing cancer. (Concord Monitor)
