Eleven Ways UNH is Helping Communities be Environmentally Friendly

UNH researchers are partnering with local communities, farmers and residents to make the Earth a better place, often using participatory science to directly involve the public in the process. As...

Rural Americans Face Heavy Burden Accessing Social Security Benefits and Information

Low access to local Social Security Administration field offices burden rural residents with "red tape and paperwork."

UNH Announces 2025 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients

Retired Lt. Col. Scott “Kidd” Poteet ’96, who recently rocketed into space as the pilot for the Polaris Dawn mission, will deliver the University of New Hampshire commencement address across all...

UNH Research Team Finds Concentrated PFAS in Watershed Foams

Researchers at the University of New Hampshire used a newly designed device called a skimmer to test samples of foam formed on the top of local waterways for the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl...

UNH Receives $3 Million to Expand Global Impact of Sustainable Seafood Program

Thanks to a $3 million gift, the University of New Hampshire’s Center for Sustainable Seafood Systems will expand its global reach by creating an educational program that will focus on community-...

Wavering on New Year’s Resolutions Already? It is Totally Fine

New Year’s eve is in the rearview mirror but those resolutions are front and center and if you’re already struggling to keep them that is perfectly normal. Katie Godshall, a clinical assistant...

Simple Steps to Help Beat the Blues this Holiday Season from a UNH Mental Health Expert

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for some, but for others, the holidays can be challenging. Instead of a time of joy and celebration, the season can be a source of sadness and depression,...

Creative and Sustainable UNH Gifts That Keep on Giving This Holiday Season

The holidays are just around the corner and it’s time to get a jump on that gift list — and check it twice. If you’re looking for something unique and not easily found at a big box store, here are...

Early Mesoamericans Trapped Fish Far Earlier Than Previously Thought

A series of canals and ponds in Belize indicate that early Mesoamericans were trapping fish far earlier than previously thought.

Bullish Market Could Signal a Bustling Gift-Buying Black Friday

‘Tis the season for giving and signs point toward an increase in gift shopping between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Inflation has begun to cool down and the U.S. stock market has been heating up,...

UNH Awarded $24 Million to Build Solar Wind Sensors for NOAA

The University of New Hampshire has been awarded $24.3 million by NASA, on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), to build sensors for a high-priority alert system that...

UNH Helps Community Document Skeletal Remains Found on Historic ‘Poor Farm’

On a bright autumn afternoon, a plain wooden box crafted by a local cabinet shop containing skeletal remains was returned to its final resting place during a simple reburial ceremony in Brentwood.

Color, Color Everywhere: Mother Nature Shares a Mosaic of Bright Colors This Fall

Cool, crisp weather can trigger the urge to get out and go leaf peeping and this year could be a particularly good year to hit the road and admire New England’s spectacular foliage season. According...

UNH Ocean Mappers Make History Navigating North Greenland Arctic

Scientists from the University of New Hampshire have made history as part of a team aboard the Swedish icebreaker ODEN, which is the first vessel to navigate the remote and icy Victoria Fjord in...

New Agroforestry Project Studies Integration of Farming and Forests

UNH leads a new USDA-funded agroforestry project that studies integrating crop and animal farming in forested areas for enhanced food production, carbon sequestration and climate resilience.

UNH Researchers Help Unearth What is Believed to be King Pompey Homestead

Archaeologists at the University of New Hampshire along with a historian at Northeastern University believe they have unearthed the long-lost homestead of King Pompey, an enslaved African who won his...

10 Ways UNH is Helping to Save the Earth

Sustainability and a planet-friendly ethos have long been core UNH values. The university is home to the country’s first endowed Sustainability Institute, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in...

Wetland Restoration Falls Short of Fixing Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone

UNH research indicates that wetland restoration efforts are falling short of expectations to help fix the Gulf of Mexico's dead zone.

Was Structure a Factor in Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse?

UNH professor of civil and environmental engineering Erin Bell comments on the construction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

UNH Research Finds Simpler and Cost-Effective Forensics Test to Help Identify Touch DNA

Television dramas, like CSI and NCIS, make criminal investigations look easy. In real life, DNA testing can be challenging and requires expensive equipment, special facilities and extensive training...

Studying Fisher Mortality in the Granite State

Discover why North American fisher populations decline. UNH researchers study mortality causes with $1.2M grant. Key insights for conservation efforts.

Roads to Removal Charts Path to Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Economy

The University of New Hampshire has contributed to a first-of-its-kind new report looking at carbon dioxide (CO2) removal in the United States. Mark Ducey, professor of natural resources and the...

Adding Social Cost to Fossil Fuels Could Benefit Both Climate and Water

A new study led by UNH researchers focuses on the co-benefits to climate mitigation and water quality by adding social cost to fossil fuels. 

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...

Researchers Awarded Close to $3 Million to Develop Sustainable In-Space Manufacturing

With 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.

When the Gig is Up: Gig Workers Hesitant to Trust Their Bosses

As the so-called ‘gig economy’ continues to grow, so do questions about how this type of non-traditional work compares to full time work arrangements and how these new relationships differ and impact...

Researchers Identify Unusually Large Bloom of Brown Algae in Gulf of Maine

UNH researchers and regional partners are working to determine the cause of an unusually large brown algal bloom in the Gulf of Maine and monitor its effects on marine life. 

UNH Receives $4M Gift for Whittemore Center Renovations, Creates Key Auto Group Complex

The 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 Renovation Project following...

Climate Change Has Stalled Plants’ Ability to Blunt Effects of Climate Change

New UNH research published in the journal Science finds that climate change is diminishing plants' ability to absorb carbon.

UNH Receives $1.5 Million to Study Child Abuse in Youth Organizations

The Crimes against Children Research Center (CCRC) at the University of New Hampshire has received an award of $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Justice to assess whether a national system...

UNH Researchers Help Discover 1894 Shipwreck in Lake Huron

Researchers from the University of New Hampshire were part of a world-renowned team that found an intact shipwreck from the 19th century hundreds of feet below the surface of Lake Huron.

When It Comes to Well Water in the Summer, All Is Not Well

More than 44 million people in the United States depend on private drinking water wells that are not federally regulated.

Keeping Kids Safe Online

UNH researchers were major contributors to the new World Health Organization report "What works to prevent online violence against children."

Preventing Youth Exploitation

With a new $1.8 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control, a team of UNH researchers will evaluate the effectiveness of a child trafficking prevention program.

Bolstering Broadband

A UNH-based mapping agency will inventory statewide broadband coverage to identify underserved areas. 

Brothers and Sisters

The Crimes Against Children Research Center is establishing a new initiative that will work to change the perception that sibling aggression and abuse is not serious as well as provide guidance on...

Research Finds Angel Investor Behavior Can Be Influenced by Ego

Angel investors—wealthy individuals who provide essential funds for start-ups—often invest under conditions of extreme uncertainty. While their funds can be vital to early-stage ventures, researchers...

The Cod and the Tern

With new grants, UNH researchers will study how climate change in the Gulf of Maine is affecting species like the Atlantic cod and the common tern.

Beyond "Stranger Danger"

Sixteen percent of young adults in the U.S. have experienced sexual abuse online, finds a new study from UNH researchers.

Carbon Gatekeepers

Ruth Varner has received a $3.4 million grant from the Department of Energy to study the effects of climate change on methane emissions in Arctic lakes.

Baking and Quaking

With $1.7 million in National Science Foundation funding, UNH researchers will study how climate change in the Arctic could affect earthquake-related disasters.

Lunar Launch

A UNH-built instrument will aid NASA's mission to send astronauts safely back to the moon.  

Aging Assistance

An interdisciplinary team of UNH researchers has received a $2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop technology that could help seniors age in place.

Small Wonder

A new UNH study found that small satellites can be just as effective in performing important space science missions as their larger counterparts. 

Granite State Warming

UNH researchers have released the 2021 New Hampshire Climate Assessment.

Repurposing Drug Compound Could Slow COVID Spread

Krisztina Varga, associate Professor of Molecular, cellular and Biomedical Sciences. Photo by Jeremy Gasowski.

Out to Pasture

Keeping trees in livestock pastures can help reduce the impacts of climate change, according to new UNH research.

How Low Can You Mow?

Not a fan of mowing the lawn? Good news: Cutting the grass less may be better for the environment. Trimming the number of times you run the mower around the yard, known as “low mow”, can help reduce...

Parsing Fact from Fiction

A recent survey by the University of New Hampshire looked at the public acceptance of conspiracy claims compared to statements based on scientific facts. They found only around 10% agreed with...

COVID-Fueled Recreation

UNH research led by assistant professor of recreation management and policy Michael Ferguson found a dramatic increase during the pandemic of visitors to the parks and protected areas of New England...