UNH Today

DURHAM, N.H. — New Hampshire will boost its research leadership as an innovator in science and technology and increase its STEM workforce with investments across the state’s institutions of higher education, thanks to an $8 million grant to the University of New Hampshire from the National Science Foundation. The cooperative agreement award, one of just three of its type in the nation, aims to increase research opportunities, mentoring, training and partnerships between New Hampshire’s community colleges, four-year colleges and universities and industry.

Elizabeth S. Chilton, an experienced leader, accomplished academic and champion of public higher education, has been appointed the 21st President of the University of New Hampshire.

DURHAM, N.H. — Pronouns like ”he” and “she” are at the center of much debate as society tries to shift to using more gender-inclusive pronouns like ‘they’ — especially when referring to those with identities that do not fit with traditional pronouns. Research at the University of New Hampshire looked at the use of pronouns in two different languages — including one where all pronouns are identity neutral — and found that people’s use of pronouns reflects not just the language they speak but also their ideologies.

DURHAM, N.H. — Every year excess fertilizer runs off agricultural farms along the Mississippi River and flows into the Gulf of Mexico creating a dead zone that reduces oxygen levels and kills marine organisms. Restoring wetlands along field-margins has long been proposed as a way to stop some of this overflow, but research from the University of New Hampshire finds that current restoration programs fall short. Instead of the intended reduction of 45%-60% of the damaging nitrates from the fertilizer ending up in the river, they found the nitrate export was only reduced, at most, by 30%.

DURHAM, N.H. — Drive around New England and it becomes obvious that the iconic moose is beloved and revered, showing up on everything from license plates to mugs and apparel. Even though they are a major draw for tourists, and important for forest habitat, moose are shy and can be a challenge to track to help protect from adversities like certain forest and land management and environmental factors like the increase of winter ticks.

DURHAM, N.H. — As Earth Day approaches, experts at the University of New Hampshire are available to offer insight around some of Mother Earth’s most pressing environmental challenges like climate change, lengthening seasons, increasing sea-level rise, diminishing snow and this year’s Earth Day theme, the “Planet vs. Plastics”.

DURHAM, N.H. — As maple syrup season seems to arrive and end earlier and earlier each year, producers are learning to adapt to variable weather patterns and seasonal shifts. Experts at the University of New Hampshire are available to talk about the impact climate change and milder winters are having on sap harvesting and what that might mean for the future of the industry. They can lend insight into the impact on sugaring—the need to tap trees earlier—and the possibility of producing syrup from non-maple tree species.

DURHAM, N.H. — New England’s dairy industry continues to evolve in response to significant market challenges that include a decreased demand for milk and higher production and land costs. However, there is also ongoing evidence that organic dairy farming can provide environmental benefits — such as reducing methane emissions — which could further differentiate their products as well as help qualify farms for new government initiatives to reduce methane through innovative management practices.

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

“We look forward to having these successful individuals share their wisdom on the transition from college into the wider world and the value of a UNH experience,” UNH President James W. Dean, Jr. said. “It is always heartening to gather with students and their families to celebrate their academic achievements and welcome them to the Wildcat alumni association.”