The University System of New Hampshire (USNH) saved $10 million in the last fiscal year by moving to a self-insured health care plan for its employees, and by creating some administrative efficiencies. These savings will be re-invested primarily in system-wide efforts in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education to help prepare students to meet New Hampshire’s growing demand for STEM related workers.

Keene State College is working with the region’s middle and high schools to encourage students to pursue STEM-related studies as they prepare for college. Keene State is also developing programs that encourage more first- and second-year college students to major in STEM disciplines and complete their degrees. For more information, see the article in KSC Advocates.