KEENE, NH – (MyKeeneNow) Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire has named its next President.

Dr. Peter A. Eden currently serves as the President of Landmark College in Putney, Vermont, and has been named the 7th president of FPU.

The University’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted on Eden for the job.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Peter Eden as the next President of Franklin Pierce University,” said Steve Duprey, Chair of the University’s Board of Trustees. “Dr. Eden’s remarkable track record of innovative leadership in higher education and his dedication to enhancing academic programs and financial stability make him uniquely qualified to lead Franklin Pierce. We are confident that under his leadership, the University will achieve new heights of success.”

Eden became president of Landmark College in 2011 and according to the Franklin Pierce website, led a significant revitalization of the school, including the introduction of new degree programs and a graduate-level online certificate program, along with diversifying revenue streams, all in keeping with the college’s mission to serve college-capable students with learning differences.

“Building on the hard work of others, we must increasingly engage Ravens alumni; raise significant funds to improve the campus, invest in our human capital; stay abreast of ever-changing priorities and needs of current and future undergraduate and graduate students; and find effective ways to reach and attract prospective students outside of this region,” Eden said. “At Landmark College, we are a truly close-knit community with a personalized approach to everything, including access to me and my office.  Therefore, I am looking forward to a very close relationship with all members of the Pierce community, as we take risks and intentionally adapt in ways that deliver student success, however defined and measured.”

Edan also previously served as Dean of Arts and Sciences at Endicott College, and as a tenured Associate Professor and Chair of the Science Department at Marywood University.

He succeeds President Kim Mooney who will retire on June 30th following eight years in the position. Dr. Mooney also previously served as the University’s provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and is the first Franklin Pierce Alumna to serve as the University’s President.

Eden will officially begin work on July 15th.