UNH Honors Alumni at Annual Evening of Distinction Celebration

The University of New Hampshire held its signature annual celebration of service and philanthropy with the Evening of Distinction ceremony Oct. 17, doling out five awards to UNH graduates making a...

Catching Up With 2024 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year Elizabeth Duclos ’06 ’07G

For Elizabeth Duclos ’06 ’07G, a long-time passion for teaching started with playing “school” with her younger cousins: she knew from a very young age that she wanted to be an educator, and she also...

UNH to Offer Real-Time Acceptance and Scholarships via Direct Admissions Pilot Program

A pilot program with Niche Direct Admissions for the 2024-25 admissions year will allow high school seniors who meet certain criteria for admission and merit scholarships to receive immediate...

UNH Once Again Named a Top Value Public University in the Country

The University of New Hampshire remains one of the best value public universities in the country and the top value public university in New England, according to U.S. News & World Report.

New Center Advances Metal Forming Technologies

UNH researchers will advance research and workforce development in metal-forming technologies, used in transportation, defense, aerospace, household appliances and biomedical industries, as a partner...

Harnessing the Power of the Sea for Renewable Energy

Could the famously predictable tides provide reliable power to coastal communities? What if the same waves that induce queasiness made aquaculture more productive?

New Initiatives Aimed at Creating Experiential Opportunities for All UNH Students

Seventy-eight percent of undergraduate students at UNH completed at least one internship prior to graduation, according to the most recent First Destination survey. Where some might see a measure in...

Fulbright Grants Send UNH Alums to Finland and Kazakhstan

UNH graduates Anh Nguyen and Taylor Nydam are traveling to Finland and Kazakhstan, respectively, this summer and fall thanks to a pair of Fulbright grants.

Rediscovering Lost Flora: The Extinction of a Native New Hampshire Crabgrass

Discover the extinct Digitaria laeviglumis, a unique crabgrass identified with the help of UNH’s Hodgdon Herbarium. Learn about the crucial role of herbaria in preserving biodiversity.

UNH Recognized for Commitment to First-Generation Students

The University of New Hampshire has been recognized for its commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation students, having been named one of 80 new members of the...

UNH Makes Space Technology Available to Industry

UNH has launched its Space Technology Hub, a first-of-its-kind center in the region that provides testing facilities and expertise to the commercial space sector.

Nine Students Land Gilman Scholarships to Study Internationally

Nine UNH students – including a pair of siblings – earned the opportunity to study in and experience international locales and cultures as recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International...

Wildcats Flock to Campus to Celebrate Spring Reunion 2024

UNH Positions Students, Businesses to Thrive in Wake of SEC Climate Disclosure Ruling

In March, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted the first-ever national climate disclosure rule, a decision signifying that publicly traded companies will be legally required to...

Up Your Summer Swag Game With a Gift to UNH by June 30

For a limited time (through June 30) with your gift of $25 or more to the University of New Hampshire, you can receive a limited-edition UNH Wildcat sand-free towel as a special thank you!

Incoming President Chilton Aims to Promote a ‘Culture of Belonging’

Elizabeth Chilton, who will become the 21st president of the University of New Hampshire beginning July 1, was a first-generation college student before that designation became so ingrained in the...

Kapadia '99 honored with CEPS Distinguished Alumni Award

With a one-way ticket in hand, 18-year-old Kash Kapadia ‘99 boarded a plane in Mumbai (Bombay), India enroute to live out his dream of attending college in the U.S. at the University of New Hampshire...

UNH Receives AKC Grant to Further Mysterious Dog Illness Investigation

UNH researchers who have been working to better understand what is causing a respiratory illness in dogs since making a significant discovery in relation to the mysterious infection last fall will...

UNH Celebrates Graduates With Weekend of Commencement Events

The University of New Hampshire celebrated a lively and joyful commencement weekend with seven ceremonies on the Durham campus (and one at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law) over three days May 17-19...

Beauregard Center Holds Second Annual Celebration of Achievement and Excellence

The Aulbani J. Beauregard Center for Equity, Justice, and Freedom held its second annual Celebration of Achievement and Excellence on May 8, 2024.

Kiwiberry Breeder Is UNH’s 2024 Innovator of the Year

Iago Hale, associate professor of specialty crop improvement, has been named UNH’s 2024 J. Brent Loy Innovator of the Year, recognizing his pioneering work in the kiwiberry research and breeding...

UNH Announces Granite State Awardees for 2024

A longtime volunteer and a longstanding community organization will be recognized with the University of New Hampshire’s Granite State Awards for outstanding contributions to the state, the...

Bringing the History of UNH's President’s House to Life

Shortly after the COVID-19 outbreak struck in the spring of 2020, Jan Dean found herself staring at a dining room table covered in a sea of tiny puzzle pieces. With the world locked down and her...

COLSA's Grandy Earns Professional Achievement Award From Soil Ecology Society

Stuart Grandy, professor of natural resources and the environment in UNH’s College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA), has been awarded the Soil Ecology Society Professional Achievement Award

The (603) Challenge Celebrates Yet Another Record-Setting Year

Once again, the entire UNH community stepped up in record-setting ways during this year's (603) Challenge, helping UNH raise more than $3.2 million over five days — the most money ever raised during...

UNH Celebrates 31st Pride and Pancakes Breakfast as Part of Pride Month 2024

UNH held its 31st annual Pride and Pancakes breakfast Tuesday morning, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community as part of the university’s Pride Month 2024 festivities. The event featured a keynote speech...

Griffith Earns Influential Leader Recognition 

Jennifer Griffith, an associate professor of organizational behavior and management and the Morrison Fellow of Diversity at the University of New Hampshire's Peter T. Paul College of Business and...

UNH Announces 2024 Commencement Speakers

The University of New Hampshire today announced the speakers for its commencement ceremonies this May.

State Taps UNH for NH Outdoor Recreation Management Plan

UNH researchers conducted a survey on New Hampshire residents' relationship to outdoor recreation, in support of a statewide outdoor recreation plan.

Research Will Advance U.S. Offshore Wind Energy

With funding from the Department of Energy, UNH researchers will lead a project that aims to improve power production of offshore wind farms.

White Out the Whitt Brings Massive Crowds to Weekend Sweep of Maine

Back-to-back boisterous sellout crowds and two dominant UNH victories over rival Maine made for a memorable White Out the Whitt weekend at UNH, as the Whittemore Center was filled to capacity Friday...

UNH Places Multiple Online Programs in U.S. News Rankings

The University of New Hampshire had multiple online programs recognized in the U.S. News & World Report rankings of best online programs announced Feb. 7, including several placed among the top...

UNH Online MBA ranks among the top programs in New England

The University of New Hampshire has been ranked No. 42 among the 2024 Best Online MBA programs by U.S. News & World Report.

UNH Paul College Top Public Business School in New England

For the second year in a row the University of New Hampshire’s Peter T.

UNH Experts Ponder Future of New Hampshire Primary Following DNC Change

Simmering tension between New Hampshire state leadership and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) over the Granite State’s first-in-the-nation primary election recently bubbled over, with the New...

Leadership, Energy of Cookman Twins 'Raises the Bar' for Field Hockey Team

Tamera and Tasmin Cookman of London, England have been playing field hockey since they were six years old. They were scouted by a handful of American colleges, but the Cookmans found their home and...

Three From UNH Honored as Leaders in Business Community

Three members of the UNH community were selected to the NH Business Review’s New Hampshire 200 list, which recognizes individuals who have “made their mark on New Hampshire’s economy, business...

Tuition for In-State Students Frozen for Sixth Consecutive Year

The University System of New Hampshire (USNH) Board of Trustees voted once again to freeze tuition for in-state students at all system colleges for the 2024-2025 academic year, marking the sixth...

UNH Researchers Provide Major Clue in Mysterious Dog Illness Case

Researchers at UNH’s New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (NHVDL) and Hubbard Center for Genome Studies (HCGS) may have made significant progress in better understanding a respiratory...

Army Grant Fuels Research On Team Dynamics

Whether it’s an employee in a highly collaborative workforce, a player on an athletic team or a position in the military, changes in team membership are inevitable. But, what is the ultimate impact...

UNH Library Offers Free Online Access to New York Times

Effective immediately, students, faculty and staff now have free online access to The New York Times through the UNH Library. The UNH Library serves as the intellectual common ground of the campus...

Lifelong Learning: Grinde Honored with Excellence in Teaching Award

Roger Grinde has learned a lot in his 30 years of teaching at the University of New Hampshire, but he has not grown complacent with that knowledge. An associate professor of management science,...

Faculty Excellence 2023 Honors Outstanding UNH Educators

Every year, a chosen few of UNH’s outstanding faculty members from each college and school receive Faculty Excellence Awards in recognition of their achievements in teaching, scholarship and service...

UNH Prioritizes Student Mental Health Through New Initiatives

Ranae Reardon ’24 doesn’t need to read any fancy reports to tell her that student mental health is a significant challenge on college campuses.

Linking Food Access, Fiber Intake, Gut Microbiota & Health Outcomes Among NH Hispanic Residents

Unlocking Health Insights: UNH Research on Food Access, Fiber, Gut Health & Hispanic Communities in NH. Learn more about the FIRST study.

NOAA Administrator Announces New Ocean Mapping Center of Excellence at UNH

NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad announced the creation of the Center of Excellence for Operational Ocean and Great Lakes Mapping at UNH during a visit to campus.

UNH Climbs the Rankings in U.S. News 2024 List of Best Colleges

The University of New Hampshire is the No. 7 “Best Value” public university in the country according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best College rankings. UNH moved up two spots from last...

UNH Ranked Third in Nation for College Free Speech

The University of New Hampshire is ranked third in the nation for free speech according to a new national report from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and College Pulse. It...

UNH President James W. Dean to Retire in 2024

President James W. “Jim” Dean Jr. announced today that he will retire as president of the University of New Hampshire on June 30, 2024. At that time, Dean will have served six years as president of...

Research Receives $210 Million in Competitive Funding in FY23

UNH received $210 million in competitive external funding in FY23, supporting research projects that improve lives in New Hampshire and beyond.