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Science Meets Shoreline
In New Hampshire, the wellness of freshwater bodies is largely managed by watershed associations. While those associations are often rich with passion, where they come up short is in expertise. And that’s when they call UNH’s Lakes Lay Monitoring Program. Read More
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12/02/25New UNH Certificate Prepares Social Workers to Support Student Mental Health
UNH is launching a new online Trauma-Informed School Social Work Graduate Certificate in spring 2026 to help address New Hampshire’s shortage of... -
11/18/25For Older Adults Without Children, Friendship Can Be a Lifeline
UNH research finds older adults without children experience more loneliness, but strong friendships significantly reduce it. Marital status also... -
11/03/25UNH Researchers Harness AI to Discover Magnetic Materials
Study authors Suman Itani, a PH.D. student in physics (left) and postdoctoral researcher Yibo Zhang. Photo by Jiadong Zang. Magnets are at the core... -
10/27/25Olson Center Partner Airtho Donates State-of-the-Art Cleanroom
The newest research facility on campus is a big empty room that’s full of possibilities. Last week (Friday, Oct. 24), UNH unveiled a high-tech...
Recent Stories
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01/31/25 - Can Machine Learning Standardize Rock Climbing Route Difficulty?A new study from UNH explores how integrating machine and deep learning techniques can create a standardized system for evaluating rock climbing routes to provide a difficulty... Read More -
01/30/25 - UNH Expert Weighs in on Earthquake That Shook New EnglandA 3.8 magnitude earthquake originating off the coast of Maine on Monday morning rumbled throughout the New Hampshire Seacoast region and was felt as far south as Boston and... Read More -
01/27/25 - Inspiring the Next Generation of AccountantsContrary to popular belief, accountants do far more than crunch numbers—they transform financial data into strategic insights that drive businesses and clients toward success. Read More -
01/22/25 - President Chilton, UNH Leadership Visit BAE Systems, Fidelity InvestmentsEarlier this month, UNH President Elizabeth Chilton spent the day in southern New Hampshire, touring both BAE Systems in Nashua and Fidelity Investments in Merrimack. Read More -
01/14/25 - Can Old Racists Change?Associate professor of anthropology Casey Golomski talks to The Conversation about his new book, "God’s Waiting Room: Racial Reckoning at Life’s End." Read More -
01/14/25 - What’s Next: UNH Experts Forecast Key Industry Trends for the New YearAs the new year begins, industries are bracing for transformative changes driven by innovation, sustainability and emerging technologies. Experts from the University of New... Read More -
01/09/25 - What Are the Northern Lights, and Why Are We Seeing Them So Often?Nada AlHaddad and Noé Lugaz, research professors who study, the solar phenomena that can result in northern lights, answer questions about this phenomenon. Read More -
01/02/25 - Artificial Intelligence Produces Database of 700 Million Aurora ImagesUNH researchers have harnessed artificial intelligence to produce and label the largest-ever database of aurora images — about 700 million total — that could lead to better... Read More -
12/21/24 - Space Tech Hub Signs First PartnershipUNH's Space Tech Hub, which connects the commercial space sector with space research and expertise at UNH, has signed its first-ever partnership, with Laconia's Rogue Space... Read More -
11/27/24 - Biden Appoints Larry Mayer to Chair U.S. Arctic Research CommissionLarry Mayer, director of UNH's Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping, has been appointed chairperson of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission. Read More