Incoming President Chilton Aims to Promote a ‘Culture of Belonging’

Elizabeth Chilton, who will become the 21st president of the University of New Hampshire beginning July 1, was a first-generation college student before that designation became so ingrained in the...

Kapadia '99 honored with CEPS Distinguished Alumni Award

With a one-way ticket in hand, 18-year-old Kash Kapadia ‘99 boarded a plane in Mumbai (Bombay), India enroute to live out his dream of attending college in the U.S. at the University of New Hampshire...

UNH Receives AKC Grant to Further Mysterious Dog Illness Investigation

UNH researchers who have been working to better understand what is causing a respiratory illness in dogs since making a significant discovery in relation to the mysterious infection last fall will...

UNH Celebrates Graduates With Weekend of Commencement Events

The University of New Hampshire celebrated a lively and joyful commencement weekend with seven ceremonies on the Durham campus (and one at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law) over three days May 17-19...

Beauregard Center Holds Second Annual Celebration of Achievement and Excellence

The Aulbani J. Beauregard Center for Equity, Justice, and Freedom held its second annual Celebration of Achievement and Excellence on May 8, 2024.

Kiwiberry Breeder Is UNH’s 2024 Innovator of the Year

Iago Hale, associate professor of specialty crop improvement, has been named UNH’s 2024 J. Brent Loy Innovator of the Year, recognizing his pioneering work in the kiwiberry research and breeding...

UNH Announces Granite State Awardees for 2024

A longtime volunteer and a longstanding community organization will be recognized with the University of New Hampshire’s Granite State Awards for outstanding contributions to the state, the...

Bringing the History of UNH's President’s House to Life

Shortly after the COVID-19 outbreak struck in the spring of 2020, Jan Dean found herself staring at a dining room table covered in a sea of tiny puzzle pieces. With the world locked down and her...

COLSA's Grandy Earns Professional Achievement Award From Soil Ecology Society

Stuart Grandy, professor of natural resources and the environment in UNH’s College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA), has been awarded the Soil Ecology Society Professional Achievement Award

The (603) Challenge Celebrates Yet Another Record-Setting Year

Once again, the entire UNH community stepped up in record-setting ways during this year's (603) Challenge, helping UNH raise more than $3.2 million over five days — the most money ever raised during...

UNH Celebrates 31st Pride and Pancakes Breakfast as Part of Pride Month 2024

UNH held its 31st annual Pride and Pancakes breakfast Tuesday morning, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community as part of the university’s Pride Month 2024 festivities. The event featured a keynote speech...

Griffith Earns Influential Leader Recognition 

Jennifer Griffith, an associate professor of organizational behavior and management and the Morrison Fellow of Diversity at the University of New Hampshire's Peter T. Paul College of Business and...

UNH Announces 2024 Commencement Speakers

The University of New Hampshire today announced the speakers for its commencement ceremonies this May.

State Taps UNH for NH Outdoor Recreation Management Plan

UNH researchers conducted a survey on New Hampshire residents' relationship to outdoor recreation, in support of a statewide outdoor recreation plan.

Research Will Advance U.S. Offshore Wind Energy

With funding from the Department of Energy, UNH researchers will lead a project that aims to improve power production of offshore wind farms.

White Out the Whitt Brings Massive Crowds to Weekend Sweep of Maine

Back-to-back boisterous sellout crowds and two dominant UNH victories over rival Maine made for a memorable White Out the Whitt weekend at UNH, as the Whittemore Center was filled to capacity Friday...

UNH Places Multiple Online Programs in U.S. News Rankings

The University of New Hampshire had multiple online programs recognized in the U.S. News & World Report rankings of best online programs announced Feb. 7, including several placed among the top...

UNH Online MBA ranks among the top programs in New England

The University of New Hampshire has been ranked No. 42 among the 2024 Best Online MBA programs by U.S. News & World Report.

UNH Paul College Top Public Business School in New England

For the second year in a row the University of New Hampshire’s Peter T.

UNH Experts Ponder Future of New Hampshire Primary Following DNC Change

Simmering tension between New Hampshire state leadership and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) over the Granite State’s first-in-the-nation primary election recently bubbled over, with the New...

Leadership, Energy of Cookman Twins 'Raises the Bar' for Field Hockey Team

Tamera and Tasmin Cookman of London, England have been playing field hockey since they were six years old. They were scouted by a handful of American colleges, but the Cookmans found their home and...

Three From UNH Honored as Leaders in Business Community

Three members of the UNH community were selected to the NH Business Review’s New Hampshire 200 list, which recognizes individuals who have “made their mark on New Hampshire’s economy, business...

Tuition for In-State Students Frozen for Sixth Consecutive Year

The University System of New Hampshire (USNH) Board of Trustees voted once again to freeze tuition for in-state students at all system colleges for the 2024-2025 academic year, marking the sixth...

UNH Researchers Provide Major Clue in Mysterious Dog Illness Case

Researchers at UNH’s New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (NHVDL) and Hubbard Center for Genome Studies (HCGS) may have made significant progress in better understanding a respiratory...

Army Grant Fuels Research On Team Dynamics

Whether it’s an employee in a highly collaborative workforce, a player on an athletic team or a position in the military, changes in team membership are inevitable. But, what is the ultimate impact...

UNH Library Offers Free Online Access to New York Times

Effective immediately, students, faculty and staff now have free online access to The New York Times through the UNH Library. The UNH Library serves as the intellectual common ground of the campus...

Lifelong Learning: Grinde Honored with Excellence in Teaching Award

Roger Grinde has learned a lot in his 30 years of teaching at the University of New Hampshire, but he has not grown complacent with that knowledge. An associate professor of management science,...

Faculty Excellence 2023 Honors Outstanding UNH Educators

Every year, a chosen few of UNH’s outstanding faculty members from each college and school receive Faculty Excellence Awards in recognition of their achievements in teaching, scholarship and service...

UNH Prioritizes Student Mental Health Through New Initiatives

Ranae Reardon ’24 doesn’t need to read any fancy reports to tell her that student mental health is a significant challenge on college campuses.

Linking Food Access, Fiber Intake, Gut Microbiota & Health Outcomes Among NH Hispanic Residents

Unlocking Health Insights: UNH Research on Food Access, Fiber, Gut Health & Hispanic Communities in NH. Learn more about the FIRST study.

NOAA Administrator Announces New Ocean Mapping Center of Excellence at UNH

NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad announced the creation of the Center of Excellence for Operational Ocean and Great Lakes Mapping at UNH during a visit to campus.

UNH Climbs the Rankings in U.S. News 2024 List of Best Colleges

The University of New Hampshire is the No. 7 “Best Value” public university in the country according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best College rankings. UNH moved up two spots from last...

UNH Ranked Third in Nation for College Free Speech

The University of New Hampshire is ranked third in the nation for free speech according to a new national report from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and College Pulse. It...

UNH President James W. Dean to Retire in 2024

President James W. “Jim” Dean Jr. announced today that he will retire as president of the University of New Hampshire on June 30, 2024. At that time, Dean will have served six years as president of...

Research Receives $210 Million in Competitive Funding in FY23

UNH received $210 million in competitive external funding in FY23, supporting research projects that improve lives in New Hampshire and beyond.

Max Brosmer Wants to be a Wildcat for Life

Max Brosmer had to travel a long way from his Georgia home to attend UNH, but he quickly fell in love with the Wildcat community, and he’s been making an impact since the day he arrived — on the...

UNH Dining Halls Earn Highest Ranking Possible from Green Restaurant Association

UNH became one of only two universities in the country to have all of its dining halls achieve a four-star rating from the Green Restaurant Association (GRA) following a recertification process this...

UNH Reaffirms its Commitment to the NECHE Standards

UNH will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit by a team representing the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Hamel Scholars Meet Governor, Engage With Innovative Technology During Retreat

UNH’s incoming cohort of Hamel Scholars rubbed elbows with the governor and got to interact with a robotic arm and shoulder during a visit to Concord and Manchester on Aug. 22 as part of a five-day,...

UNH Spearheads Multi-university Tick Surveillance System Project

Combatting Tick-Borne Diseases in Northern New England: New Research Initiative to Track Tick Pathogens and Populations.

Commencement Nomination Time is Here

The UNH Honorary Degree and Granite State Awards committees will soon review nominations for 2024 commencement ceremonies.  Undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of...

Light Work

UNH scientists are building components for NASA's IMAP mission that will map the boundaries of our heliosphere.

UNH Partnership with Waypoint Bringing Aid to Granite Staters in Need

Among the many strong connections Waypoint has in the Granite State is one with UNH, which has helped prepare workers to fill critical roles. UNH has long been a preferred source of interns at...

College Students With Disabilities Are More Food Insecure

A UNH study reveals that college students with disabilities face higher food insecurity rates than do students without disabilities.

UNH's NH Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Partners with DoD on Residency Program

Elise LaDouceur, a civilian veterinarian working with the Department of Defense's Joint Pathology Center (JPC) reached out to UNH’s New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (NHVDL) last spring...

UNH Named to Money’s 2023 Best Colleges in America List

The University of New Hampshire was selected to The Best Colleges in America 2023 list by Money, earning four-and-a-half out of a possible five stars under the outlet’s updated metrics that focus on...

State Taps UNH Researchers to Test Oysters for 'Vibrio' bacteria

UNH research and outreach helped revitalize New Hampshire’s commercial oyster aquaculture industry over the past decade.

NASA Administrator, Sen. Shaheen Visit UNH's Space Science Center

UNH welcomed NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen to campus for a visit June 27, shining a spotlight on UNH’s leading heliophysics program and the continued strength of a...

Five Recent UNH Grads Land Fulbright Offers

Fulbright grants will send four recent UNH graduates to Scotland, Germany, Mexico and Indonesia in the coming months in order to pursue English teaching, research or graduate study work.

Friends, Classmates Return to Celebrate Reunion 2023

UNH held its annual reunion celebration June 2-4, welcoming more than 200 people to campus for a full weekend of festivities. This year's reunion celebrated the classes of 1963, 1968 and 1973, as...