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SNHU Once Again Named a Best Employer for Women by Forbes

Siobhan Lopez

Manchester, N.H. (August 27, 2024) Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is once again recognized by Forbes as one of the “Best Employers for Women” in the U.S. in 2024, according to a recent survey released by the magazine. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. This is the third consecutive year SNHU has made the list and ranks #74 among the nation’s top 600 employers.

"At SNHU, creating a flexible work environment where everyone has a sense of belonging, is cared for, and can thrive is a top priority and we are proud to have that work recognized by Forbes,” said Heather Baram, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, SNHU. “Receiving this honor a third year in a row speaks volumes about SNHU’s commitment to empowering women at every level of the university all the way up to our board chair and new president.”

The Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Women was conducted through an independent survey by Statista that included more than 150,000 women working at companies in the U.S. with at least 1,000 employees. According to Forbes, survey respondents were asked how likely they were to recommend their current—and previous—employers, and if they’d recommend any employers they knew through their industry or through family and friends who work there.

Those surveyed were also asked to rate their current employers in such areas as:

  • Working environment
  • Pay equity
  • Parental leave
  • The company’s handling of incidents related to sexual misconduct and discrimination

Diversity among top executives and board of directors also plays a role in the ranking. In recent years, SNHU reduced the size of its Board of Trustees and increased diversity and gender balance. Currently, 9 of 15 members — including the board chair— are women, while women make up more than 62% of university leadership — including SNHU’s new President, Lisa Marsh Ryerson.

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About Southern New Hampshire University

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SNHU is a nonprofit, accredited university with a mission to make high-quality education more accessible and affordable for everyone.

Founded in 1932, and online since 1995, we’ve helped countless students reach their goals with flexible, career-focused programs. Our 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH is home to over 3,000 students, and we serve over 135,000 students online. Visit our about SNHU page to learn more about our mission, accreditations, leadership team, national recognitions and awards.