Liberal Arts

Mary Beth Dayley ‘24G describes herself as a life-long learner. After years of traveling and taking classes where she could, all while raising her children, she earned her undergraduate degree at 43. Now, at 80 years old, she’s earned her MA in English and Creative Writing from SNHU.

Dr. Julie Minnaugh supports Southern New Hampshire University as a senior associate dean of liberal arts and social sciences. Recently she answered questions about how she got into higher education, how she connects with students and more.

In an MFA program, you typically have to complete a thesis as your capstone project, which is a final assignment that displays everything you've learned during your studies. Your thesis project can reveal what skills and knowledge you’ve gained while pursuing your MFA.

Before a director can say "action" and start filming a movie or TV show, they need a story — and a screenplay. That's where screenwriters come in. Screenwriting can be an exciting field, but it's also highly competitive. Explore the steps you can take to try to break into the field.