Education and Early Life
Newman was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the daughter of Louise (née Casey) and William Newman, who work at New England Telephone.
Newman has a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from St. Joseph's College of Maine and Master of Education in higher education administration from Pennsylvania State University. She has honorary degrees from UNH, Rivier College, Notre Dame College, Keene State College, St. Joseph's College, and New Hampshire College.
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