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164 NE W HAMPSHIRE: First in the Nation • Profiles in Excellence T he University System of New Hampshire offers a high-quality education to 34,000 students annually. As the state's primary supplier of highly educated citizens and workers, USNH's four institutions – e University of New Hampshire in Durham and Manchester, Plymouth State University, Keene State College, and Granite State College – award more than half of the state's bachelor's degrees. Partnerships with New Hampshire's elected leaders, businesses, citizens and communities are central to the ability of USNH institutions to provide world-class research, critical workforce talent and community outreach that support the Granite State's economy and outstanding quality of life. Strengthening these important partnerships will drive New Hampshire's economy and offer students skills that are uniquely matched to the region's needs and the demands of a rapidly changing world. USNH institutions are committed to addressing the most pressing state workforce needs. e number of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math graduates has increased by 29 percent in the past five years. USNH also prepares more critical shortage area teachers than all other colleges in New Hampshire. Education is key to New Hampshire's long-term welfare, economic prosperity, and quality of life. More than ever, the state's employers seek college-educated workers defined by their ability to think, reason, and participate fully in the workplace and all facets of life. Providing these critical educational programs and services through teaching, research, and public service is at the heart of the USNH mission. e economic impact of USNH on New Hampshire is more than $2 billion annually. e University of New Hampshire is the state's flagship public research university, enrolling more than 16,000 students at its campuses in Durham and Manchester, and at the UNH School of Law in Concord. Among a handful of universities to hold federal land-, sea- and space-grant charters, UNH is recognized as a rising star among research universities, and its faculty is dedicated to undergraduate teaching, public service and outreach. UNH faculty, staff and students work directly with more than 3,000 businesses each year, and share The University System of New Hampshire UNH will host a first-in- the-nation presidential primary MOOC (massive open online course) ahead of the 2016 primary. Since 1976 the UNH Survey Center has been one of the most advanced and respected polling organizations in New England, committed to providing clear and concise data on public attitudes concerning important policy matters.