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University System of New Hampshire (USNH)
The University System of New Hampshire was established in 1963. It operates the University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University and Keene State College.
University System of New Hampshire (USNH)
The University System of New Hampshire was established in 1963. It operates the University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University and Keene State College. The system enrolls 25,000 to 32,000 students each year. USNH invests through its Combined Endowment Pool. Confirmed commitments include Sun Capital Partners VII, Greenspring Associates Fund IX, Silver Point Capital Offshore and Apax XI. Allocations also cover public equity vehicles such as the Schwab 500 Index Fund. The geographic scope centers on the United States with some global fund exposure. The system maintains 9,729 employees. Adjacent vehicles include the University of New Hampshire Foundation and the Keene Endowment Association. Service providers comprise Prime Buchholz as investment advisor since 2010 and CliftonLarsonAllen as external auditor since 2014. USNH integrates ESG factors into its investment policy, with ESG-qualified assets reaching 63 percent of the pool as of June 2024.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
1963
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Durham
Corporate office
5 Chenell Drive, Suite 301, Durham, NH, United States
Principals
Catherine ProVencher
Chancellor
Michael J. Pilot
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Chris Sununu
Ex officio member of the Board of Trustees
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at USNH?
Catherine ProVencher serves as Chancellor. Michael J. Pilot chairs the Board of Trustees. The board oversees endowment policy.
Does USNH participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
USNH acts as a limited partner in funds including Sun Capital Partners VII and Apax XI through the Combined Endowment Pool.
What asset classes does USNH allocate to?
Allocations include private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, real estate and public equity. The policy statement references less liquid investments for higher risk-adjusted returns.
Where does the underlying capital come from?
Capital originates from the public university system's operating surpluses, donations and state appropriations directed to the endowment pool.
How is USNH related to its foundations?
The University of New Hampshire Foundation and Keene Endowment Association manage separate fundraising and endowment assets supporting scholarships and programs.
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