Alumni
Hudson River Paddle Inspires UNH Ph.D. Student
UNH Ph.D. student John Henkelman canoed 315 miles down the Hudson River, collecting water quality data, raising funds for American Rivers, and connecting with communities along the way. His month-long journey highlighted both the river’s health and the shared belief that clean waterways are vital... Read More
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01/13/26From Hospitality to Healthcare: How UNH Helped Shape a Different Kind of Dentist
UNH alum Lisa Hilpl ’98 blended hospitality and business skills with dentistry, creating a welcoming practice that helps anxious patients feel at... -
01/09/26A Path Forward for a New Hampshire Town
Walking trails can serve multiple purposes, including economic development. In Barrington, UNH Extension staff are working with the town to create a... -
01/07/26College of Professional Studies Helps Couple Balance Family, Duty, and Degrees
When Dan and Cherish Dempsey enrolled in college in 2018, they were already living a life defined by service and sacrifice. Both were serving on... -
12/18/25Science Meets Shoreline
In New Hampshire, the wellness of freshwater bodies is largely managed by watershed associations. While those associations are often rich with...
Recent Stories
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08/30/23 - uSafeUS® App Supports Student SafetyUNH tops national rankings for campus safety year after year, but like any college, it’s not immune to instances of sexual violence. UNH is also home to Prevention Innovations... Read More -
08/30/23 - Researchers Awarded Close to $3 Million to Develop Sustainable In-Space ManufacturingWith a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation, UNH researchers will explore ways to recycle cosmic debris to create a sustainable in-space manufacturing industry. Read More -
08/21/23 - UNH Receives $4M Gift for Whittemore Center Renovations, Creates Key Auto Group ComplexThe University of New Hampshire is one step closer to transforming and expanding the training and support facilities in UNH’s Whittemore Center as part of the UNH Hockey... Read More -
08/21/23 - UNH Experience Inspires McGregor ’95 to 'Fulfill My Purpose' as a DoctorAlyson McGregor ’95 graduated from UNH knowing she was “fulfilling my purpose” by becoming a doctor, and she credits UNH with providing the education and environment that made... Read More -
08/21/23 - UNH Students, Graduates Powering the Granite State with EversourceSeveral UNH leaders, including President Jim Dean, visited Eversource in Manchester on Aug. 10, discussing opportunities to further strengthen a prospering partnership and... Read More -
08/17/23 - Healthy Steps to Motherhood: Paul College Professor Co-Authors New ResearchPregnant women residing in walkable communities not only engage in more physical activity but are also more likely to experience favorable birth outcomes, according to research co... Read More -
08/15/23 - Commencement Nomination Time is HereThe UNH Honorary Degree and Granite State Awards committees will soon review nominations for 2024 commencement ceremonies. Undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff,... Read More -
08/14/23 - Taking the Climate Crisis to the CourtsGeorgianna Fischer ’24 was 17 when she became one of the plaintiffs in Held v. Montana, the first constitutional climate lawsuit in U.S. history. For Fischer, a life-long Montana... Read More -
08/10/23 - Climate Change Has Stalled Plants’ Ability to Blunt Effects of Climate ChangeNew UNH research published in the journal Science finds that climate change is diminishing plants' ability to absorb carbon. Read More -
08/07/23 - Watch UNH President Jim Dean's Address from TEDx PortsmouthUniversity of New Hampshire President Jim Dean was a featured speaker at the 2023 TEDx Portsmouth event held May 12 at the Music Hall, delivering a speech entitled "Why College... Read More