Keene State College, New Hampshire's foremost public liberal-arts college celebrates its centennial in 2009 as a dynamic institution offering nearly 40 majors in the liberal arts and sciences, professional programs, and selected graduate degrees. Recognizing that a true education engages the whole person, Keene State challenges students to develop the habits of mind and character that prepare them for productive lives and work. Keene State draws on st ron g academic programs, faculty scholars, and a tradition of small classes and spirited inquiry. The College's commitment to academic excellence is founded on integrative learning for all students. Rich and varied co-curricular experiences move the classroom into the community and the world, making the College motto, “Enter to learn, go forth to serve,” a touchstone in the lives of students and alumni. Students who walk down Appian Way , the campus thoroughfare, find civility, diversity, and collegiality among students, faculty, and staff. The attractive residential campus in the heart of the small New England city of Keene opens students' lives to a world of possibilities.