SUMMIT ON HIGHER EDUCATION

The largest statewide gathering of New Hampshire public and private university and college heads with business and civic leaders to address critical issues facing New Hampshire and beyond.

We are pleased to announce an updated list of state, regional and national leaders to serve as panelists and speakers at the 2nd Annual Higher Education Summit.

Keynote Speaker, New York Times bestselling author and former top editor of the Chronicle of Higher Education, Jeffrey J. Selingo

Sarah A. Flanagan, Vice President for Government Relations and Policy Development, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities

Thomas L. Harnisch, Director of State Relations and Policy Analysis, American Association of State Colleges and Universities 

State Senator Jay Kahn, Chair, New Hampshire State Senate Education and Workforce Development Committee

Representative Mel Myler, Chair, New Hampshire House of Representatives Education Committee

Presidents and Chancellors of over 10 New Hampshire Colleges and Universities

Dr. Barbara E. Brittingham, President, New England Commission of Higher Education

And we expect to announce several more special guest speakers in the weeks ahead. This event sold out last year, make sure to sign up today for the largest convening of higher education issues in New Hampshire.

We have also added an important panel discussion to our morning, a discussion about the mental health crisis and its impact on New Hampshire’s colleges and universities.

Those panelist include: 
Peter Evers, President & CEO, Riverbend Community Mental Health
Ken Norton, Executive Director, NAMI NH
Brig. General Don Bolduc, US Army (ret)