May 19, 2018
Read the UNH Durham Commencement addresses delivered by President Mark W. Huddleston and keynote speaker, LL Bean Chairman Shawn Gorman '89.
April 17, 2018
President Huddleston releases the task force's final report. "While the report will continue to inform our efforts to address issues of community, equity and diversity, I am pleased that work is already underway," says Huddleston, detailing university-wide efforts to date and adding his support to the report's recommendation that the task force become a permanent advisory council.
Read his letter to the campus community
February 20, 2018
President Huddleston delivers the State of the University address, reviewing the university's accomplishments, challenges and opportunities.
January 24, 2018
President Huddleston welcomes the community back to campus at the start of spring semester.
Sept. 19, 2017
Earlier this evening, we learned that a member of a UNH sorority posted a video online using a UNH hashtag that portrayed a group of its members singing a popular song that uses the n-word. The use of that word runs counter to our values. Moreover, it is a word that diminishes members of our community. The posting has been reported to the national chapter. Both the university and the national chapter are investigating the matter.
Regards,
John T. Kirkpatrick
Dean of Students
Sept. 5, 2017
The university issued the following statement on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) executive order. Community members with immigration-related questions may also contact the UNH School of Law's Immigration Clinic, run in partnership with New Hampshire Catholic Charities.
August 31, 2017
President Huddleston welcomes students, faculty and staff in Durham, Concord and Manchester, and invites everyone to join in creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive community, one characterized by mutual respect, civil discourse and free expression. See details and updates at "Build a Better UNH."
August 15, 2017
In renouncing racist hatred and violence in Charlottesville, President Huddleston urges members of the UNH community to unite in creating a culture of mutual respect, safety and civil discourse.
June 9, 2017
The president announces the creation of a presidential task force that will assess issues of race, inclusion and civility on our campuses and make comprehensive recommendations for action.
May 20, 2017
Read the UNH Durham Commencement addresses delivered by President Mark W. Huddleston and keynote speaker, U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson '81.
May 14, 2017
Leaders from across the university join in sending a message to the community, affirming their commitment to buidling a strong partnership with students, faculty and staff to improve our campus culture.
May 12, 2017
Members of the UNH Community:
Today, hand drawn swastikas were discovered in a stairwell in Stoke Hall. As we communicated yesterday, and expressed last night at the forum, we condemn all acts and behavior of hate and bias. We are investigating this incident and working to remove the offensive symbols from the walls. If anyone has information that would aid the investigation we ask you to contact UNH Police at 862-1427.
May 12, 2017
The president and provost share a message following last night's campus wide forum on civil behavior and speech.
May 11, 2017
The president and provost call a campus-wide meeting in Durham tonight in the MUB for a conversation about civil behavior and speech around the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
May 3, 2017
In a message to the UNH community, President Huddleston announces his plans to retire.
April 27, 2017
President Huddleston shared a message about free speech at UNH with The New Hampshire, UNH's independent student newspaper.
March 7, 2017
In a letter to the UNH community, President Mark Huddleston and Provost Nancy Targett address a new executive order issued by the Trump Administration regarding immigration.
Feb. 22, 2017
President Mark Huddleston announces a new program that guarantess all full-time, first-year New Hampshire students receiving federal Pell grants will pay no tuition to attend the university. Launching next fall, the program bridges the gap between in-state tuition and the student’s Pell grant.
Feb. 15, 2017
President Mark Huddleston and Provost Nancy Targett engaged the UNH community in a public forum, addressing a wide range of issues for 90 minutes at the Memorial Union Building.
Feb. 11, 2017
With the governor proposing a new state budget plan that offers no additional funding for UNH, President Huddleston urged members of the UNH community to join the UNH Works advocacy effort to show lammakers why UNH is worth of state support.
Jan. 29, 2017
President Huddleston addresses questions raised by President Trump's recent exeuctive orders, and stresses UNH's global reach and its commitment to supporting the UNH students, staff and faculty members -- and their families -- who may be affected.
Nov. 22, 2016
In a letter to the community, President Huddleston and Provost Targett condemn acts of hate and stress the importance of creating a diverse, inclusive and safe environment at UNH.
Nov. 22, 2016
President Mark W. Huddleston addressed the long University of New Hampshire tradition of hosting political candidates, debates and events on campus through an op-ed that appeared in the Union Leader today.
Nov. 2, 2016
President Mark Huddleston and Provost Nancy Targett hosted an open forum for the university community on Nov. 2, with students, faculty and staff packing the MUB’s Granite State Room for the question-and-answer event.
Oct. 19, 2016
The state's Business and Industry Association honored UNH with the New Hamsphire Advantage Award at its 103rd annual dinner on Oct. 19. The award recognizes a business, organization or project that enhances the state's special character and quality of life. Fidelity Investments, one of the largest employers of UNH student interns, sponsored this year's award.
Oct. 18, 2016
President Mark W. Huddleston and Provost Nancy Targett invite the university community to a public forum on Nov. 2, in the MUB at 1 p.m. In addition to taking questions from the audience, they will accept questions submitted by email at: Open.Forum@unh.edu
Sept. 30, 2016
President Mark W. Huddleston delivered the keynote address at Hear Us Roar, which celebrated the university's 150th anniversary and launched Celebrate 150: The Campaign for UNH, the largest fundraising campaign in the history of UNH.
Sept. 8, 2016
President Huddleston welcomes students to the fall semester, and encourages them to attend "Hear Us Roar" at The Whitt on Sept. 30, when UNH launches Celebrate 150: The Campaign for UNH. This exciting and historic event honors the university's 150th anniversary and announces the most ambitious fundraising campaign in UNH history.
Sept. 1, 2016
President Huddleston welcomes faculty, students and staff to the start of the academic year with highlights of campus improvements, an invitation to celebrate UNH's 150th annivesary and launch of UNH's largest fundraising campaign ever and the introduction of a new town hall style forum for the university community he is hosting with Provost Nancy Targett.
May 21, 2016
Read the addresses delivered at the UNH Durham Commencement by President Mark W. Huddleston and keynote speaker, Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Feb. 2, 2016
Watch a video of the State of the University address and community forum, and read a transcript of President Mark W. Huddleston's remarks, in which he celebrates UNH's 150th anniversary and announces the largest fundraising effort in the university's history.
Dec. 10, 2015
From a letter to the UNH community: "In these uncertain times, it is important for our community to stand together and recommit ourselves to the bedrock principles that make us a strong and caring Wildcat family. The first of these principles is and must always be that we embrace, respect and care for one another, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity. "
Nov. 18, 2015
At a candlelight vigil on the Durham campus, President Huddleston shared his condolences for victims of recent terrorist attacks in Paris and around the world, urging members of the UNH community to "recommit ourselves to the values that have made us who we are -- inclusion, democracy, diversity, tolerance, freedom of thought and all the rest."
Sept. 2, 2015
The search for a new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is underway. UNH is seeking a creative and courageous leader who can supervise in a shared governance environment, inspire and collaborate with faculty, staff and students, and effectively communicate in multiple settings with multiple constituencies.
Sept. 1, 2015
President Huddleston welcomes students to the fall semester with a brief update on university-wide projects and an important message about staying safe , working hard, looking out for the well-being of our fellow Wildcats and being a responsible community member.
July 29, 2015
"While individuals on our campus have every right to express themselves, I want to make it absolutely clear that the views expressed in this guide are NOT the policy of the University of New Hampshire. I am troubled by many things in the language guide, especially the suggestion that the use of the term ‘American’ is misplaced or offensive. The only UNH policy on speech is that it is free and unfettered on our campuses. It is ironic that what was probably a well-meaning effort to be ‘sensitive’ proves offensive to many people, myself included."
— UNH President Mark W. Huddleston
June 10, 2015
A university-wide conversation is being launched to reimagine the ways that UNH helps prepare students for career success. PT (Vasu) Vasudevan, senior vice provost for academic affairs, announced the Professional Success Strategic Planning Task Force in an email to the UNH community today, outlining its goal of making UNH a national leader in career preparation. President Mark Huddleston and Debbie Dutton, vice president for Advancement, will co-chair the 16-member task force, which will seek input from students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and employers. The group will make its recommendations for high-level goals and metrics in fall 2015.
Read the report's executive summary
June 8, 2015
In a letter to the UNH Community, President Huddleston outlines how a new Title IX Task Force and Working Group will open a comprehensive, unversity-wide dialogue this fall to build and sustain strong, healthy campus communities in Durham, Manchester and Concord.
May 16, 2015
President Huddleston addresses graduates of the Class of 2015 at Commencement exercises in Durham on May 16.
May 15, 2015
President Huddleston addresses graduates of the Class of 2015 at Commencement exercises in Manchester on May 15.
March 27, 2015
The findings of an independent investigation I called for after learning of allegations of misconduct affecting our men’s basketball program were released today.
The report determined that while we at UNH do many things well, we need to work even harder to communicate reporting responsibilities under Title IX. As a result, we are redoubling our training efforts, not just in athletics, but across our entire campus. I have also created a task force, under the leadership of Jaime Nolan, associate vice president for community, equity and diversity, charged with looking beyond simple compliance with the rules and toward creating an even stronger culture of community at the university. Updates will be provided here as well as in UNH Today.
Jan. 29, 2015
President Huddleston comments on the upcoming Superbowl.
Oct. 22, 2014
President Huddleston comments on the recent incidents at KSC.
Oct. 2, 2014
President Huddleston writes students, urging them to be safe, take care of each other and join in efforts to prevent physical and sexual assaults.
May 17, 2014
Oscar-winning director and screenwiter Jennifer Lee '92.
Nov. 25, 2013
President Mark Huddleston's column appeared in several NH newspapers.
Sept. 10, 2013
President Huddleston is one of 10 university presidents who contributed to the 2013-14 edition of "Presidential Perspectives," a higher education leadership series, now in its eighth year, written by college presidents for college presidents.
June 28, 2013
May 18, 2013
Address by Lt. General Mary A. Legere '82
Read Lt. General Legere's Commencement address
Watch a video of the speech
May 9, 2013
A new video features state business leaders and others explaining why public support for higher education is vital to New Hampshire's economy and longterm success.
April 5, 2013
President Mark Huddleston responds to an editorial in the Union Leader: "From fiscal year 2000 to fiscal year 2012, state support for New Hampshire's four-year public colleges and universities declined 28.1 percent — even while our enrollments grew 22.6 percent."
March 29, 2013
In an interview with The Telegraph's editorial board, President Mark Huddleston says efforts to restore public support for UNH are gaining ground at the State House as lawmakers learn more about the University's role in supporting the economy.
March 27, 2013
The University System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees and Presidents reacted to a recommendation by the House Finance Committee on March 27 to cut money for USNH from the budget proposed by Gov. Maggie Hassan.
Feb. 25, 2013
The presidents of UNH, Keene State College, Plymouth State University and Granite State College sign a guest editorial endorsing Gov. Maggie Hassan's plan to restore state support for USNH.
Feb. 14, 2013
President Mark Huddleston testified before the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means at a hearing on tax reform and charitable contributions, stressing the importance of charitable giving to higher education.
Jan. 17, 2013
President Mark Huddleston calls for a new partnership with state lawmakers in his testimony before the House Finance Committee: "I want to change the tenor of the conversation that we have with one another. I want to end the sniping and the adversarial relationship. I want you to be proud of your institutions of higher education in New Hampshire.”
Oct. 11, 2012
In his annual State of the University address, President Huddleston explained how four enduring campaigns are guiding UNH.
Sept. 20, 2012
President Huddleston makes the case for restoring state support to UNH. A recent poll shows that 71 percent of New Hampshire adults support restoring state funding if in-state tuition is frozen for two years and financial aid is increased for students in need.
Sept. 13, 2012
President Huddleston welcomed H. Irving Grousbeck to UNH for the President's Distinguished Speaker Series. Grousbeck is a consulting professor of management at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, and co-head of the school’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. He is also a managing director of the Boston Celtics.
Aug. 28, 2012
Sixty-four percent of Granite State residents did not agree with the state legislature’s decision to cut funding by 50 percent for public colleges and universities in New Hampshire, according to the latest Granite State Poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey center.
July 18, 2012
The University of New Hampshire Foundation has announced one of its best fundraising years ever, with the total amount of money raised second only to the final year of the last capital campaign in 2002. Gifts and pledges in fiscal year 2012 (July 1-June 30) were up more than 77 percent from last year, for a total of $22.5 million. The goal was $20 million.
June 22, 2012
UNH contributes more than $1.4 billion every year to New Hampshire’s economy and its contribution to the state’s skilled workforce is valued at $642 million, according to a new economic impact study.
May 19, 2012
President Huddleston greets families, friends, and graduates at the 2012 Commencement ceremony. Read the remarks.
Address by Ronald Noble '79, Secretary General of Interpol. Watch the speech.
April 4, 2012
Ali Rafieymehr has been appointed as the new dean of the university’s campus in Manchester. As the chief academic and administrative officer, Rafieymehr will be responsible for promoting academic excellence and community engagement with business and community organizations in the greater Manchester area.
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.
Jan. 8, 2012
UNH sponsored MSNBC's "Morning Joe" appearance in Manchester ahead of New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation presidential primary. President Huddleston introduced the show's commentators and set the stage for a town meeting.
Jan. 1, 2012
Did you know that one third of UNH students are first-generation college students? Discover who else is.
Oct. 13, 2011
President Huddleston invited the University community to an open forum on UNH budget issues.
Sept. 28, 2011
President Huddleston invites the University community to an open forum on UNH budget issues.
Sept. 15, 2011
President Mark Huddleston delivers the State of the University speech to the UNH community.
Aug. 5, 2011
A letter to the University community from President Mark Huddleston outlines the response to a state budget cut and details opportunities.
May 21, 2011
President Mark Huddleston greets families, friends, and graduates at the 2011 Commencement ceremony.
Honeywell CEO David Cote's speech was named by NPR as one of the best Commencement speeches ever.
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.
May 3, 2011
Philanthropist and alumnus Peter T. Paul encouraged the Class of 2011 to give back to their university, a challenge he issued at the groundbreaking for the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics.
April 28, 2011
U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu joined Gov. John Lynch and President Mark W. Huddleston in announcing the six businesses selected to participate in the second round of Green Launching Pad funding.
April 27, 2011
President Huddleston responds to an AAUP vote of no confidence.
April 18, 2011
President Huddleston joined students, faculty, staff, and alumni from the University System of New Hampshire in offering testimony to state Senate budget writers.
April 11, 2011
President Huddleston outlines how UNH is preparing for a proposed 45 percent reduction in state support for the University--a drastic, $31 million loss.
March 28, 2011
President Huddleston writes to the UNH community with an update on the state budget process, and an outline for how the University is responding.
March 7, 2011
President Huddleston wrote to the UNH community about how the Budget Task Force will work.
Feb. 18, 2011
President Huddleston responded to questions surrounding the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics in The New Hampshire, the University's student newspaper.
February 16, 2011
To better meet the challenges posed by Governor Lynch's budget cuts, President Huddleston appointed a faculty-staff-student task force. Read his letter to the UNH community.
December 13, 2010
President Huddleston joined UNH faculty representatives in thanking U.S. Senator Judd Gregg for his leadership and commitment to innovation in environmental science and technology. Read President Huddleston's remarks.
November 19, 2010
The University of New Hampshire honored J. Bonnie Newman, the 77th Pettee Medal recipient. Read the remarks.
November 18, 2010
President Huddleston joined a non-partisan, solutions-oriented conversation focusing on Sustainable Future: How Can our Nation Turn the Corner on the Economy and Environment and Can NH Lead the Way? Read the remarks.
October 26, 2010
Chinese officials, performers, and guests celebrated the beginning of an innovative new partnership. Read the remarks.
October 1, 2010
President Huddleston was on hand to welcome guests and pay tribute to the Honorable Walter Peterson, and his wife, Dorothy. Read the remarks.
September 21, 2010
The University community convened to learn about progress to date on the Strategic Plan. Read President Huddleston’s update.
June 4, 2010
Berwick Academy invited President Huddleston to speak at their Commencement. Read the remarks.
May 22, 2010
President Huddleston greeted students, faculty, alumni, families, and friends at the University’s 140 Commencement. Read the remarks.
Address by Bert Jacobs, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Optimist, Life is good Company
April 6, 2010
The University of New Hampshire honored Steve Taylor as the 76th Pettee Medal recipient. Read President Huddleston’s remarks.
February 3, 2010
President Huddleston’s announced an innovative partnership between the state and the University of New Hampshire to grow businesses and jobs in the Granite State. Read the remarks.
February 2, 2010
President Huddleston unveiled the University’s strategic plan for the next ten years. Watch the presentation.
November 6, 2009
Read the letter.
June 3, 2009
Read the letter.
May 23, 2009
President Huddleston's remarks.
Address by Stonyfield Farm Chairman, President and CEO Gary Hirshberg.
May 22, 2009
President Huddleston's remarks.
May 21, 2009
President Huddleston's remarks.
May 16, 2009
President Huddleston's remarks.
May, 2009
Read the letter.
April 3, 2009
Read the letter.
March 4, 2009
Read the letter.
January 26, 2009
Read the letter.
November 21, 2008
Read the testimony.
November 21, 2008
Read President Huddleston's Letter (PDF).
September 16, 2008
Read President Huddleston's Inaugural Address.
May 24, 2008
Read President Huddleston's remarks.
Address by City Year Founder Michael Brown.
May 14, 2008
President Huddleston wrote to the UNH community about the budget.
Read the letter (PDF 1.4 M).
March 25, 2008
President Huddleston accepted Business NH magazine’s "Lean and Green" award on behalf of the University of New Hampshire.
Read the story (PDF 508k).
November 15, 2007
Read the remarks.
October 30, 2007
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October 12, 2007
Read the remarks.
May 19, 2007
Address by President William J. Clinton and President George W. Bush.
Read President William J. Clinton's Remarks
President George W. Bush's address is unavailable.
May 21, 2005
Read Mike O'Malley's remarks.
May 21, 2005
Read Tom Werner's remarks.