UNH Manchester celebrates students in 25th anniversary of ESOL programs_188体育app_188体育在线-平台官网

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In early August, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester held a graduation celebration for students in the intensive summer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program. The occasion was particularly meaningful as it marked the 25th anniversary. The program originally started in 1998 under the leadership of Margaret Pobywajlo and the late Michael Pugh, beloved former UNH faculty and longtime advocates for multilingual students and communities. It was also the first time back in person since 2019. Since its inception, the program has supported more than 700 students from 65 countries. This year’s graduation celebrated 16 students from nine different countries, including recent arrivals from Ukraine. “It’s a privilege for me to not only help continue Margaret's and Michael’s...