UNH Recognized as Center of Excellence in Cyber Defense Education

DURHAM, N.H.—The University of New Hampshire has once again been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.

“This redesignation affirms UNH’s commitment to cybersecurity education as well as workforce empowerment by helping organizations manage their cybersecurity risks at a local, state and national level,” said Mike Decelle, dean of UNH’s College of Professional Studies.

University of New Hampshire and VLACS Expand Access to Early College Courses

DURHAM, N.H. — The University of New Hampshire (UNH), in collaboration with the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS), proudly announces the launch of UNH Early College, an innovative dual enrollment program designed to empower high school students across New Hampshire and beyond with affordable, flexible access to college-level courses.

UNH’s Sustainability Institute Receives Grant to Help New England Cities and Towns Achieve Sustainability Goals

DURHAM, N.H.—The University of New Hampshire’s Sustainability Institute has received a grant from the Barr Foundation, one of the largest private foundations in New England, to bolster climate and resilience efforts among local governments across New England, reinforcing the university’s leadership in sustainability initiatives.

Study Shows Corals Can't Escape Warming Water But Urgent Action Could Protect Them

DURHAM, N.H.—A new study by researchers at the University of New Hampshire and University of Hawaii’s Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) Marine Ecological Theory Lab reveal that coral reefs are creeping toward both the North and South poles in response to warming oceans, but the pace is too slow to threatening their survival. However, the study also shows that immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions could significantly improve the future outlook for coral reefs globally.

UNH Donates Locally Grown Fish to Gather Food Pantry to Help Feed Seacoast

DURHAM, N.H. — The Center for Sustainable Seafood Systems at the University of New Hampshire has donated close to 60 pounds of smoked steelhead trout to Gather, a non-profit that helps feed those experiencing hunger in New Hampshire’s Seacoast and southern Maine. The responsibly grown fish is a product of UNH's AquaFort, a floating aquaculture platform located off the coast of New Hampshire.

Lazy Lawn Mowers Rejoice, Mowing Less May Be a Good Thing

DURHAM, N.H. — Not a fan of mowing the lawn? Good news, cutting the grass less may actually be better for the environment. Research shows that trimming the number of times you run the mower around the yard can help create more biodiverse ecosystems, reduce carbon emissions, build soil organic matter and encourage lawn flowers to bloom providing important food for bees after a long hibernation. 

Shoals Marine Laboratory Offers Mom a Memorable Island Garden Adventure

This Mother’s Day tell mom you love her with flowers found in an island garden by booking her an adventure to the historic garden of beloved writer Celia Thaxter. Tickets are now available to experience the sights and sounds of the enchanting and colorful cottage garden on Appledore Island in the Isle of Shoals.