They’re All That

COLA faculty are recognized for excellence.

2019 Books in COLA

A roundup of books published by College of Liberal Arts faculty and staff.

Creative Concepts

Liberal arts students, alumni take home prizes in the NH Social Venture Innovation Challenge.

Award Winning Book

Fredrik Meiton's book, "Electrical Palestine," is recognized with two awards.

2020 Politics

UNH hosts mock national political conventions Nov. 2.

Name That Place

UNH team takes second in regional GeoBowl.

UNH Hosts Discussion, Exhibit on Jewish-Muslim Cooperation during the Nazi Holocaust

The annual Hans Heilbronner Lecture takes place Oct. 29.

Honors Book

Kimberly Alexander's recent book has been recognized by Historic New England.

Top Ranked

COLA undergraduate programs get high marks in College Factual 2020 rankings.

ACLS Fellow

Samantha Seal, UNH assistant professor of English, has won a 2019 American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Fellowship. 

African Americans in New England

Students in an English course bring history to life.

Democracy Now!

UNH and CCSNH collaborate to present a democracy-based exhibition Oct. 17.

UNH Hosts Pulitzer and Bancroft Prize-Winning Historian Oct. 12

Laurel Thatcher Ulrich will speak at UNH.

UNH Hosts Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Maggie Haberman Oct. 22

The evening will focus on President Trump and his relationship with the press.

UNH Hosts Alexander Heffner of PBS’ The Open Mind Oct 16

Heffner will deliver a lecture on civil discourse in an uncivil age.

Religion Refresh

Grants support the development of two innovative religion courses.

Passing: Barbara H. Krysiak

Professor Emerita Barbara Krysiak passed away on Jun 4.

Diversity Hall of Fame, Black Pioneers

Liberal arts alumni lead the way in social justice and equity.

Where in the World is...

A first-year geography student competes in the national Geography Bowl.

Major in the Future of Humanity?

Philosophy launches new programs in business, innovation and technology.

Top Honor

Siobhan Senier, professor of English, is named the 2019 Lindberg Award winner in COLA.

Calling All Philosophers

The NEH summer seminar on philosophy, to be held at UNH, is now accepting applications through March 1.

Birgitta of Sweden

An Italian professor wins a prestigious fellowship to study the legacy of a Medieval saint.

Refuseniks Emigration Story Told

UNH professors have produced the first English translation of a Russian novel about Jews refused permission to emigrate from the former USSR.

Passings: Stephanie Patrick-Chalfant

A service for longtime theatre and and dance costumer Stephanie Patrick-Chalfant was held Dec. 8 in Hampton.

Baer Discusses Democratic Study Group (The Hill)

Political science professor Emily Baer has published an opinion piece in The Hill.

Facebook, Google Scholar to Speak at UNH Nov. 15

Cultural historian and media scholar Siva Vaidhyanathan will deliver COLA's Holden Lecture.

Passings: Burt Feintuch

Professor of English and folklore Burt Feintuch is mourned by colleagues.

CI-UNH Announces UNH Managed Spring Program in Chengdu

UNH students are heading to China.

Two-Time Champs

UNH geography students win a regional competition for a second year in a row.

Passing: Tony Nevin

John A. (Tony) Nevin, professor emeritus of psychology, passed away on Sept. 23, 2018.

Talking at TEDxPortsmouth

UNH sociologist Sharyn Potter addresses the costs of campus sexual violence in a TEDxPortsmouth talk.

Reframing the Crisis

A UNH lecture series explores the opioid crisis in New Hampshire.

Book Honor

David Rivard's book of poetry, "Standoff," wins a Mass books honor.

Hello, It’s Me

The first moments of face-to-face interactions are the subject of research by Danielle Pillet-Shore.

Public History at Crooked Tree

A UNH anthropologist leads the creation of a Belize archaeology museum and cultural heritage center.

Metaphysics of Mind and More

UNH has been awarded a NEH grant for a seminar on philosophy.

Interns Who Innovate

COLA students work toward social and environmental good at Social Innovation program internships.

Searching for History at 1654 Meetinghouse Site

Anthropology professor Meghan Howey, students and volunteers conducted archaeological research in Dover, N.H. at the site of the Second Meeting House of the First Parish Church, which was built...

Ready to Fly

Graduating COLA seniors look back on lessons learned and forward to bright futures.

Outstanding Teacher-Scholar

Paula Salvio named COLA's 2018 Lindberg Award recipient.

Grand Challenges

The world's most troublesome problems demand an interdisciplinary approach that includes the liberal arts.

Justin Poisson '18: What PBK Means to Me

Justin Poisson in Nice, FranceJustin Poisson '18 is a senior who was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa in May of 2017, as a junior.

From Dirt to Pots

Tejas Moses creates Japanese-inspired pottery the traditional and sustainable way.

The Bookshelf: Portsmouth Author Tom Paine on Fiction, Teaching Creative Writing, and Nature

UNH fiction writer and associate professor Thomas Payne (pen name Tom Paine) was interviewed by NHPR about his latest book, "A Boy's Book of Nervous Breakdowns."

Alumnus Rob Scully Named Principal of the Year in NH

Rob Scully '87 '08G '17G, principal of Souhegan High School, has been named Principal of the Year by the New Hampshire Association of School Principals. His undergraduate major was English Teaching....

Carnegie Legacy: Professor’s article on history of Hamilton Smith Hall Library nominated for ALA award

An article written by Susan Siggelakis, associate professor of political science, has been nominated for the Donald G. Davis Article Award by the American Library Association (ALA). The award is...

Carnegie Legacy

Professor’s article on history of Hamilton Smith Hall Library nominated for ALA award.

Survey of U.S. Catholics Shows Refreshed Enthusiasm Among Women

In the Media Michele Dillon, professor of sociology, discusses new research findings in the National Catholic Reporter.

Tracing the Cyclops Myth

Paul Robertson awarded research scholarship to Hardt Foundation, Geneva.