The University of New Hampshire is commited to fostering high quality education, research, and partnerships that support the state's economy and define us as the state's flagship public university.

We've created the Keep UNH Strong website to keep you informed about state support for UNH, and about the University's work on behalf of the entire state. Please check in often for updates, and learn how you can get involved and help protect UNH's future.

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April 4, 2012

The state commissioner of agriculture, the state veterinarian and UNH Today announced a reorganization of the N.H. Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory staff that will allow for a renewed focus on increasing revenue and provide students in UNH’s pre-vet and pre-med programs the advising and hands-on experience in the lab that make UNH’s programs unique. Read more.

March 28, 2012

Governor Lynch and President Huddleston announce a $20 million federal grant to support statewide economic development and New Hampshire's quality of life. Read more.

Sept. 28, 2011

President Huddleston announces an open forum to brief the University community on UNH budget issues and the impacts of recent state budget cuts. Read his letter.

Aug. 5, 2011

A letter to the University community outlines the response to a state budget cut and details opportunities. Read more.

July 17, 2011

The Portsmouth Herald assesses the state Legislature's handling of the UNH budget and weighs in on the University's response. Read the article.

May 31, 2011

Professor Ross Gittell offers a spot-on assessment of what makes New Hampshire's economy strong -- and he's got the numbers to back it up. Read his guest column.

May 17, 2011

May 11, 2011

The Paul J. Holloway Prize Innovation-to-Market competition at UNH is the oldest business plan competition in the state and one of the first in the nation. The competition is designed to stimulate entrepreneurship throughout the campus. Open to all students at UNH, Plymouth State University, Keene State College, and Granite State College who have a proposal for bringing an innovative product or service to market, the competition helps students gain first-hand experience in commercializing new products and services, and provides access to faculty advisors and industry experts.

 Watch videos of 2011 finalists.

May 5, 2011

President Huddleston outlines the first steps that UNH is taking to absorb deep cuts in the proposed state budget appropriation for the University System. Read his letter to the UNH Community.

April 18, 2011

President Mark Huddleston testified before the state Senate Finance Committee on behalf of the UNH budget. Leaders and students from the entire University System of New Hampshire also offered testimony at the crowded State House hearing. Read President Huddleston's testimony here.

UNH student Gina Chaput also submitted testimony to the State Senate on April 18. Read her remarks here.

April 11, 2011

In a letter to the University community, President Mark W. Huddleston outlines how the University is preparing to handle a range of impacts that a sudden loss in state revenue could have on our students, our community, and our mission. Read the letter.

April 8, 2011

Foster's Daily Democrat weighs in on the state budget challenges facing the University:  "The point…is to get the state Legislature and the governor to take a long hard look at the state's commitment — or lack thereof — to maintaining a true state university system. They need to find and support ways to make and keep a higher education affordable." Read the full editorial.

April 6, 2011

The New Hampshire House passed a budget on March 31 that would cut state support of UNH by $31 million, or 45 percent. Gov. John Lynch proposed a cut of between $5 million and $8 million. The state Senate now starts its work on the budget, and the Senate Finance Committee is expected to hold a hearing on the University's portion on April 18. Sen. Chuck Morse, the committee's chairman, says he plans to take a different approach to figuring out state expenses. See today's editorial in the Concord Monitor.

March 28, 2011

President Huddleston sends a letter to the UNH community. Read the letter.

March 27, 2011

• The State of New Hampshire provides 7 percent of the UNH budget. More information.
• NH ranks last in the nation in per capita support of higher education.
• UNH contributes $1.3 billion to NH's gross state product each year.
• UNH generates $1,000 per state resident in economic activity, while the state's contribution to UNH equals $52 per resident. That's a 20:1 return on investment!
• Through its partnerships with private businesses, UNH creates or saves hundreds of jobs each year and helps thousands of small businesses get started, meet payroll, and succeed.