Dean Blackman has been serving as UNH's Dean of Students since 2021. He is an experienced academic, researcher, and educator with a demonstrated history of fostering student success and well-being. With wide-ranging experience in higher education, Dean Blackman has moved institutions forward and made numerous contributions to the field. In his role at UNH, Dean Blackman oversees multiple departments and works directly with students regarding a variety of issues they may experience. Mike graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in musical theater, Columbia University with a master's in higher education administration, and DePaul University with a doctorate in educational leadership. Mike is a New England native and enjoys teaching acting.
- Take a selfie in front of Thompson Hall
- Spend a day in Portsmouth
- Pat the Cat Statue
- Eat a breakfast sandwich at Rise + Grind
- Go Ice Skating at Strawbery Banke
- Donate to Cat's Cupboard
- Join a student organization
- Get Ice Cream at the Dairy Bar
- Cheer on our student athletes
- Eat stir fry at Holloway Commons (HoCo)
- Watch the fish toss at a hockey game
- Have a coffee at Breaking New Grounds
- Explore College Woods
- Swim in the Outdoor Pool
- Enjoy the Fall Foliage
- Watch a student Theatre and Dance performance
- Take the UNH Amtrak to Boston
- Sled down the hill next to Dimond Library
About the Office
The Dean of Students Office is a part of the Division of Student Life, upholding Student Life's core values: Community, Safety, Wellness, and Inclusion. In addition to working directly with students, the Dean of Students has direct oversight of the Aulbani J. Beauregard Center for Equity, Justice, and Freedom, the Office of Community Standards, New Student and Family Programs, Off-Campus Engagement and Fraternity and Sorority Life, and the SHARPP Center for Interpersonal Violence Awareness, Prevention, and Advocacy. The Dean of Students also advises Student Senate and oversees a number of other initiatives that you will find on this website.
Meet the Staff
- Garrett WhiteSenior Administrative Assistant
