New England Colleges and Universities

Submitted by jeff on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 11:52

As the warm summer season begins to fade, we start to welcome the chilly days of fall. Bursting with color, New England is a beautiful location to take in the magnificent fall foliage of the Northeast. While autumn is a great time to visit New England, the location seems to offer gorgeous views all year long. No matter what time of year you’re planning a meeting in New England, your guests are guaranteed to be satisfied. Colleges and universities are the perfect locations to hold your next meeting, because of all the amenities that they usually offer. Throughout New England, there are a multitude of campuses that we are excited to let you know about! 

Full of history and culture, Providence, Rhode Island offers gorgeous views all year long. Located downtown, Rhode Island School of Design is an amazing meeting space for your next event. Up to 575 attendees will be able to comfortably enjoy the meeting at RISD. You will be able to choose from 45 different meeting rooms, from a gallery to a large auditorium. In addition to your rented meeting space, a special option to enhance your guests’ experience is the Rhode Island School of Design Museum. This special museum will create a unique experience for your guests during a meeting break. No matter if your meeting is large or small, Rhode Island School of Design is a gorgeous venue to hold your next event. 

Known for its beauty created by the lakes, hills, and rivers of New England, Fitchburg State University will leave your guests in awe during your next meeting. Because of the compact nature of the campus, guests will be able to easily access the 30 different meeting spaces that Fitchburg State offers for the different events. Whether spending the day or the night, up to 800 guests will be accommodated on the campus. The dining staff will help you select cafeteria-style meals or catered meals that will fit your event as well as the budget. Choose Fitchburg State University as your next meeting venue, and you will not be disappointed! 

Searching for a seacoast venue in New England? Look no further! The University of New Hampshire is a beautiful campus to hold your next meeting or event. Guests will be wowed by the amazing views and you will be satisfied by the ease of planning an event at the University of New Hampshire. With over 70,000+ sq.ft. of meeting space around the campus, even your largest groups will be able to enjoy the beauty of UNH. Up to 7,500 guests will be able to attend the meeting at this university. Hosting a multiple-day meeting? The University of New Hampshire can accommodate up to 2,500 guests. Located only an hour from Boston, MA and Portland, ME, this university is a perfect place to host your next event.

Here are ten New England colleges and universities to consider when planning your next meeting!

University of Massachusetts Lowell Lowell, MA	Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH
University of Maine Orono, ME	Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA
Rhode Island School Of Design Providence, RI	University of New Hampshire Conferences and Catering Durham, NH
Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH	Boston University Boston, MA
Rhode Island College Providence, RI	The University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI

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