Art College May Merge Into Southern New Hampshire U.

Southern New Hampshire University, known for its online and competency-based programs, but which also has traditional campus-based offerings, is in merger talks with the New Hampshire Institute of Art, a private, bachelor's granting arts college, The Manchester Union Leader reported. A merger, officials said, would expand Southern New Hampshire's arts offerings and provide it with real estate in downtown Manchester, while the art college would gain from the university's marketing and recruitment strengths.