UNH Today

DURHAM, N.H.—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 could do a better job of counting and tracking child abuse cases in youth serving organizations, like schools, churches, sports and camps.

WHAT: The University of New Hampshire, a recognized leader in the field of ocean mapping research, is partnering with French company, Exail, a global innovator in the field of maritime autonomy and robotics, to unveil a new innovation hub that will engage in all aspects of marine autonomous operations, including surface vehicles for exploration and ocean mapping, to help meet the challenges of the growing blue economy.

WHEN: Saturday, July 15, 2023, 10:30 am EST

DURHAM, N.H.—The following students have been named to the Dean's List at the University of New Hampshire for the spring 2023 semester.

DURHAM, N.H.—A new report by the Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership (PREP) at the University of New Hampshire highlights positive developments in the Great Bay and Hampton-Seabrook Estuaries, as well as the Piscataqua Region Watershed. However, researchers say while some issues seemed to have stabilized there is still a magnitude of challenges yet to be addressed.

DURHAM, N.H.—The University of New Hampshire’s RIFC 50 Index added 4.7% in market value in the first quarter of 2023, signaling a continuation of the recovery of the franchise business sector. The Index has now risen 77.1% from its March 2020 level when it was heavily hit because of the Covid-19.

WHAT: UNH will host a series of small commencement ceremonies over three days to recognize its 2023 graduates.

DURHAM, N.H.—For over 100 years, New Hampshire has been the first primary election in the country and now the Democratic National Committee has decided that is enough. In a plan proposed by President Joe Biden and approved by a DNC vote earlier this year, the first-in-the-nation status will now go to South Carolina. The decision has been met with a lot of resistance and uncertainty and months later the debate continues as the deadline to comply approaches on June 3, 2023.

DURHAM, N.H.—Mary Johanna Brown '89, founder and president of Brown & Company Design and Big Brown Books, has been named the University of New Hampshire’s Paul J. Holloway Entrepreneur of the Year. She was recognized at this year’s Paul J. Holloway Prize Competition, UNH’s premier business plan competition that celebrates student entrepreneurs and innovators.

DURHAM, N.H.—The University of New Hampshire will welcome its highest-achieving incoming freshman class ever this fall. The class of 2027 will arrive with the highest average GPA, largest number of merit scholarships and greatest number of students ranked in the top 10% of their high school classes.

DURHAM, N.H.—In recognition of their achievements, the University of New Hampshire will award honorary degrees to its commencement speakers as well as to a USDA forest service researcher and a philanthropist at commencement ceremonies across its campuses this May.