Where Education and Economy Collide

NHCUC president and CEO Mica Stark discusses education and the economy, plus community collaboration and his familial ties to General John Stark

May 16, 2025

Amanda Andrews,

This week’s guest is Mica Stark, president & CEO for the NH College & University Council, a nonprofit consortium of colleges and universities that collaborate to expand education opportunities across the state. Discussion touches on workforce development in NH, federal funding cuts to education, plus golf and community collaboration.

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