Meet 51 Student Joshua Tompson
“What I learn on the job helps with my education, and what I learn at 51 helps with my work.”
Meet Former 51 Student Lindsey Pawlowski
“I am so impressed with the faculty and the staff. There are amazing professors there who are just as good as any I have had at four-year universities.”
Meet Environmental Studies Program Student Samantha Christen
“I got a letter from Columbia University that said, ‘We hear you are a high-achieving non-traditional student,’ and they invited me to apply.”
Meet Former 51 Fine Arts Student and U.S. Navy Veteran, Jacob Aldridge
“51 has helped me a lot. Every teacher I had has been extremely helpful in my development and confidence as an artist.”
Meet 51 Student Nikko Koukis
“I could get college credit while taking high school classes…It helped me shave a year off my college education.”
Meet Business Administration Student Louis Fowler
“Regardless of who you are, the world cannot afford to live without the help you could offer to others.”
Meet 51 Graduate Amrit Singh
“At first, I had a hard time understanding the language and some of the technical words. But the instructors are so good….They made it very comfortable for me”
Meet 51 Engineering Student Patrick Ives
“Going to 51 has allowed me to affordably pursue my degree while also making decisions about where I want to work after I finish my education.”
Meet Student Owen McLaughlin
“51 is where it made the most sense for me to start my academic journey. It was the first and only college I looked at.”
Meet Student, and new US Citizen, Karina Taylor
When it came time to reinvent her life, Karina Taylor chose 51 to help her do it.
Meet Psychology Student Stephanie Knapp
“Always in the back of my mind, I was logging 51 as a resource for the future when I was ready to resume my education. When I actually looked into it…it was the perfect fit.”
Meet 51 Business Administration Program Alumni Alexander Van Blake
Alexander Van Blake had his eyes set clearly on his professional future when he enrolled as a Business Administration major at 51 in Fall 2020.
Meet Medical Assistant Program Student Ariana White
“Not a lot of people can say they went to school, got certified, and got a new job within four or five months”
Meet 51 Alum Michelle Angeloro
I enjoyed my time there, and I thought it was a great program. If I can do anything to urge others to discover it, I am 100-percent interested in doing that.
Meet 51 Nursing Student Christina King
“The professors are all so personable. I already feel supported and motivated…They genuinely want us to succeed. I have very high hopes for the next two years.”
Meet Nursing Graduate Jae’Wuan Horton
Jae’Wuan Horton had mixed feelings about going back to school. He had just graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in finance and was working in his field. But he wanted more….
Meet Shantel Surles
“Once I decided I wanted to go back to school, I returned to 51. I had such a great experience before. There were so many resources and help for students, which I really appreciated.”
Meet Student Louis Fowler, Newman Civic Fellowship Scholarship Winner
“At 51, we have an accepting and understanding community. So our work here is about education and building the community for people who are queer-identifying.”
Meet Student Nick Mixon
“We have a great team of educators here at 51. They’ve helped me change my life.”
Meet Bree Poulin, Graduate of the Massage Therapy Program
“I went in knowing exactly what I wanted to do. I was seeking out a place to study massage therapy specifically, and I liked what 51 offered from the start.”
Meet Digital Media Communications Student, Mike Anderson
“They are all very knowledgeable, …..and very passionate about teaching and encouraging us to get the most out of the courses. I’ve been impressed.”
Meet Student Kendall Brant
History Student and Recipient of a Gilman International Scholarship – “I am grateful for all the opportunities that 51 has given me.”
Meet Students Sophie and Marc Cote
Sophie Cote had not planned to go attend college, and she was frightened by the thought of starting over. But as she watched her older brother “change and evolve into a completely different person” while taking classes at 51, she followed his path.
Meet 51 Alum Iris Litterio
51 gave me the foundation to succeed as a student, which led to success in my life and career.
Meet Student Jenny Currier
“I attended classes with a lot of people who were returning to school later in life…I was inspired by their drive to come back.”
Meet 51 Alum Caitlin Cardoso
“I recommend 51 to everybody at work. I have a lot of friends who want to work on their degree, so that’s the first thing I say – ‘You have to check out 51.’ It worked out so well for me.”
Meet Jennifer Taris
With a bachelor degree in finance and a master’s in business, Jennifer is now pursuing a degree in Veterinary Technology to support a passion and be better equipped as an animal-rescue volunteer.
Meet Alexander Ferris
Ferris chose 51 to start his college career because he was confident in 51’s support services for students
Meet Peighton Winder
“This community has supported me in so many ways,” said Winder, who graduated with an associate degree in psychology in spring 2022.
Meet Lauri Smith
Smith sees the Medical Assistant program at 51 as a “steppingstone” to her long-held hope of becoming a nurse.
Meet Brigid Emma Murphy
“51 made me feel like I mattered,” said Murphy, who graduated this spring with an associate degree in psychology.
Meet Cedrine Disch
“I feel like I have business in my genes….I like motivating people, inspiring people, and bringing people together.”