Campus News, an independent student newspaper based in Greenwich, NY, has named Manchester as one of "The 5 Coolest College Towns in New England" in an article published November 8, 2015.
"Manchester is home to the largest undergraduate population in the greater Boston area and is composed of five major colleges and universities. Much like the Five College Consortium in Amherst, Massachusetts, students who attend New Hampshire Institute of Art and University of New Hampshire have the ability to attend classes at both schools, both of which are known for their Master of Fine Arts programs. Manchester is also home to Southern New Hampshire University. The city is known by locals as “ManchVegas” for its endless strip of bars, which makes Friday night in this New England town wicked fun.
Manchester recently began allowing Uber to drive through the city, which has improved its already high walkability rating. You can often see students walking down Elm St., the main stretch of downtown Manchester, since all three universities have an urban campus. In other words, the city is their school.
CNNMoney.com ranked Manchester as one of the best cities to live and launch a business in, and Fast Company ranked the city as one of the Top 10 cities in America for technology-related jobs. Locally owned coffee shops, vintage thrift stores and a strong tie to the arts community make Manchester a city of opportunity in any field. So, it’s no wonder that students are sticking around the city after graduation." - cccnews.info
