Celebrating Innovation

Rivier University honored as 2021 Education Business of the Year

In recognition of numerous years of distinction and service, Rivier was selected as the 2021 Education Business of the Year by Business NH and the NH Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. The award celebrates excellence in New Hampshire’s business community. The University is the first-ever to receive this honor in the newly created Education category.

“Rivier is honored to receive this prestigious award and to be a part of an exceptional higher education community in the state of New Hampshire,” shares Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM. “Through innovation and collaboration, the University listens and responds to the ever-evolving needs of our communities.”

Rivier was recognized as a leader in higher education in New Hampshire, preparing the largest number of nurses in the state and known for graduating exceptional teachers, educational administrators, and business/community leaders that serve at the forefront of New Hampshire industries and organizations.

“The past year has brought both challenges and opportunities to our Rivier University community,” shares Sister Paula. “Through the flexibility, focus on student learning and living, and dedicated work, our mission of transformation was tested and the achievements of our community have been remarkable. Rivier has continued to show its agility and resilience and has remained a place of ideas. From our alumni serving on the front lines to our students, faculty, and staff who have found new ways to

teach and learn, we continued to foster academic excellence and a vibrant campus community. During a time when businesses and organizations struggled to keep pace, Rivier maintained its focus on our core mission and commitment to reaching higher and better in all that we do.” says Sister Paula.

Rivier ushered in a new era of innovation in the sciences through the completion of its Vision 2020 strategic plan. The 36,000-square-foot Science and Innovation Center, constructed in 2020, provides advanced preparation for the 21st-century workforce, especially for students majoring in biology, biotechnology, nursing, and public health. The Center will serve the city of Nashua and beyond as a community resource for the pursuit of scientific discovery.

The University offers academic excellence through programs that have earned national, regional, and statewide rankings and recognitions. A bold Employment Promise Program and a strengths-based approach to learning differentiate Rivier from other institutions of higher education in New Hampshire and throughout the country.

“Recent national and regional academic rankings in nursing and business have distinguished the University within the very competitive field of higher education,” says Brad Kreick, Chair of the Rivier Board of Trustees.

Living our Mission

At the heart of Rivier’s contributions to the state and the higher education community is its core mission of transforming hearts and minds to serve the world. Download and share our mission statement.

www.rivier.edu/livingourmission

“Rivier continues to demonstrate that it provides an exceptional academic experience which combines liberal education and programs of professional practice.”

A steadfast focus on lifelong learning, service, and civic engagement continues to elevate the Rivier educational experience and has inspired and enabled graduates to pursue successful careers and lives of service.

The University recognizes the legacy created by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary. “Rivier’s mission of transformation and an invitation ‘to strive for academic excellence, to take responsibility for ourselves and for others, and to engage in dialogue about basic human issues facing society, especially the plight of the poor and powerless’ is a sustaining work built on the spirit of Blessed Anne Marie Rivier, Sr. Madeleine of Jesus, and the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary with us and above us,” says Sister Paula. The University proudly shares this honor with generations of outstanding students, dedicated faculty and staff, and loyal alumni and friends.