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Welcome to Salem State, a comprehensive university that offers students a transformational educational experience both inside and outside the classroom. Enrolling at Salem State means more than simply pursuing a degree: you will become better prepared to explore the world around you, set your mind to addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time, and actively engage in the community, be it local, national, or global. I believe that there is no better place to learn, grow, and thrive than here at Salem State, where civic engagement is at the heart of all that we do.
Our strong balance of liberal arts and professional programs will prepare you to explore a vast palette of subject matters, to think critically and creatively, to make informed decisions, to exercise sound judgment and to be a confident, innovative problem solver. The majority of students avail themselves of opportunities to bring their developing knowledge and skills into the region’s workforce through a variety of internships, field placements, clinical experiences, or to share their energy and talents with community-based organizations. All along the way, you’ll be supported by members of Salem State’s dedicated and talented faculty, recognized not only for the individual attention they give our students, but also for their scholarly work and extensive experience in their respective fields. They are not simply your teachers: they are your mentors and your champions.
Our university is a diverse and welcoming community of learners. Many of our students hail from communities across Massachusetts, bringing with them the full scope of diversity that makes the Commonwealth such a highly valued place to live and work. Some students come from other parts of the United States and still others represent nearly 50 different countries. At Salem State, you will find opportunities to broaden your perspective by participating in faculty-led trips, study abroad programs, and collaborative online international learning (COIL) – and you’ll do all of this in Salem, one of the nation’s most historic and internationally recognized cities.
Salem State has been recognized many times for excellence in serving our students and our community. We are proud to have achieved Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, to have been recognized by Military Times as a “Best for Vets” campus, and to have earned a Silver Seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for achieving student voting rates above the national average.
I truly believe there is no place that can take you so far.
I look forward to seeing you around campus.
John D. Keenan
President
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