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.

A Passion for the Job

COLA faculty members are recognized and celebrated for excellence.

2017 in Books

Learn about books published by College of Liberal Arts faculty this year.

Work Shopping

Students explore career paths with UNH alumni at global PR firm.

Ranking High

Sociology doctoral program ranked top 20 in nation for research.

Liberal Arts Student Ideas Recognized in 2017 Social Venture Innovation Challenge

History on TV

UNH Civil War class to air on C-SPAN.

NYT Book Review

Historian Jason Sokol reviews a book on slavery and freedom in Detroit for The New York Times.

Partners in Public Relations Preparation

UNH students explore career options with UNH alumni at PR company

New York Times Op Ed: Guantánamo Is Delaying Justice for 9/11 Families

Julia Rodriguez, associate professor of history, has an op ed published in the New York Times: Guantánamo Is Delaying Justice for 9/11 Families

Public Humanities

Six College of Liberal Arts faculty members presented on UNH’s innovative public humanities fellows program at the National Humanities Conference, held Nov. 2-5, 2017, in Boston, Mass.

White Collar Crimes Against Humanity

Lecture to address crimes at IG Farben Auschwitz, Nov. 14.

Caves of Dunhuang

UNH hosts World Heritage Site exhibition from China.

The Thinker

Meet Andrew Ware, a guy who likes to ponder the big issues.

GeoBowl Champs

UNH student team wins regional geography bowl.

Spotlight on Latin American History

The UNH Department of History has long been committed to the field of Latin American History. In recent months, two faculty members who specialize in this area have been highlighted by the American...

Welcoming New Faculty

Meet the newest members of the faculty in the College of Liberal Arts.

The Transformation of Hamilton Smith Hall

Bridging history with 21st century learning.

National China Town Hall Set for Oct. 24

UNH will host event on Sino-American relations featuring Ambassador Susan Rice.

UNH Hosts Pulitzer Prize Winning Historian Eric Foner Oct. 23

Renowned historian to speak on Lincoln and slavery for Rutman Distinguished Lecture Series.

The Business Case for Humanities Education

Heidi Bostic, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, and Ross Gittell, chancellor of the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH), have written an article about the importance of humanities...

UNH Welcomes Jacqueline Jones Royster

Georgia Tech dean will deliver the 2017 Holden Lecture on Sept. 28.

Passing: Robert C. Gilmore

Professor Emeritus of History Robert Gilmore passed away on August 13, 2017.

NYT: Disney's Challenge: Keeping It 'Frozen,' but Still Fresh

UNH alumna Jennifer Lee '92 (English) is adapting her Oscar-winning movie "Frozen" for the Big Apple. The show will open in New York in the spring of 2018.

Passing: David L. Larson

David L. Larson, professor emeritus of political science, passed away on July 26, 2017.

Passing: Arnold Linsky

Professor emeritus of sociology remembered.

Jordan Mrvos and Erinn Vittum: Meet Two of the Newest PBK Inductees

Grant Supports Research on Environmental Infrastructure Targeting in Middle Eastern Wars

Jeannie Sowers, associate professor of political science, has been awarded a two-year grant from the Gerda Henkel Stiftung Foundation for her project, “Targeting Environmental Infrastructures: Water...

65th Annual Initiation of PBK Held

The 65th Annual Initiation of Beta Chapter, Phi Beta Kappa, was held at UNH on May 13, 2017. Over 60 students were initiated in front of proud parents, faculty and friends. Pictured here is senior...

COLA Staff Members Win UNH Presidential Awards of Excellence

Hundreds of UNH employees were recognized for their talents and dedication during a staff recognition ceremony May 5 in the MUB’s Granite State Room. In addition, five staff members were awarded the...

Remembering John Limber

John E. Limber, associate professor emeritus of psychology, passed away April 26, 2017. A memorial service will be held May 26, at 5 p.m. at Three Chimneys Inn in Durham.

Poetry's Golden Wreath

Charles Simic has been named the 2017 Golden Wreath award winner of Struga Poetry Evenings.

Studio in Italia

Allison Hoey of Pelham, N.H., and Kelly Sheehan of Brockton, Mass., have received $4,000 scholarships from the COLA Fund for Study in Italy.

Sparking Solutions

Many efforts within the College of Liberal Arts are addressing the pressing problems of our time.

The Conundrum of Global Trade

Five student panelists tackle global economic topics.

More Naked Arts

The creative process was on full display in the Paul Creative Arts Center Thursday.

2017 Trout Scholars Named

Three students have been awarded B. Thomas Trout scholarships to study abroad this year. Andrew Jablonski and Camden Warren were each awarded $2,500 to study in Dijon, France, for the 2017 fall...

Talking Art at the Capitol

Raina Ames of the Department of Theatre and Dance won the Educational Theatre Association's Hawkins Award to attend Arts Advocacy Day in Washington.

Among New England's Best

David Rivard, poet and professor, is winner of the 2017 PEN/New England Award for poetry for his book "Standoff."

New Associate Dean Named in COLA

Reginald Wilburn will be the next associate dean of academic affairs in the College of Liberal Arts.