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RINDGE, NH -- Franklin Pierce University students will be among the literally thousands of news media covering the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Co., from August 25-28 and the Republican National Convention from September 1-4 in St. Paul, Minn.… 2 Comments

Franklin Pierce University has implemented a tighter budget due to economic factors, but some students on campus are not happy with the way the University is using its money. The University is urging members of the community to be careful with their spending.… Post the First Comment

Hundreds of people from the Franklin Pierce community participated in dialogues on hate at the May 1 Teach-In. The Teach-In lasted from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in-place of many classes and was organized by the 2008-2009 Student Government Association President Bailey Gaffney, Professor Doug Ley, Bill Beardslee, and members of the Franklin Pierce community to make students better aware of the hatred being expressed in society.… Post the First Comment

There was no housing crunch this year, as the annual room lottery took place on April 30 at the Fieldhouse. Senior housing started off the evening at 6:00 p.m. and ended at about 9:30 p.m. with next year's sophomores. Residential Life and a majority of students agreed that Wednesday's event went smoothly compared to last year when a power outage forced everyone to relocate.… Post the First Comment

Wilma Mankiller, former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation visited Franklin Pierce on Tuesday, April 29. Mankiller was the final guest for the Tuesday Briefing series this year. The discussion was hosted by Professor Donna Decker and Sophomore Gabrielle Aufiero.… Post the First Comment

Environmental awareness was prevalent on campus April 19-24 due to the ECO Club expanding the national holiday, Earth Day, into a week. Earth Week 2008 kicked off with a trip visiting an exhibit on Global Climate Change at the Boston Museum of Science on Saturday, April 19.… Post the First Comment

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On Tuesday night, April 22, members of the Franklin Pierce community gathered in front of the DiPietro Library and Peterson Hall to "Take Back the Night." C.A.S.A., Community Assistants for Safety Awareness, sponsored the event to raise sexual, physical, and mental assault awareness.… Post the First Comment