UNH Today

DURHAM, N.H.—The University of New Hampshire’s franchising sector-focused RIFC 50 Index™ continued to recover strongly from the severe losses sustained in the first three quarters of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, gaining 7.3 % in the first quarter of 2021. Developed and published by UNH’s Rosenberg International Franchise Center (RIFC), it is the first stock index to track the financial market performance of the U.S. franchising sector.

DURHAM, N.H.—Smuttynose Brewing Company and the University of New Hampshire have partnered to brew an easy-drinking lager to support the university’s brewing science lab, which in turn supports NH’s growing brewing industry. UNH Wildcat Tracks will be distributed throughout the state in cans and on draft beginning this week.

DURHAM, N.H.—In recognition of their achievements, the University of New Hampshire will award honorary degrees to its commencement speakers as well as several business leaders and entrepreneurs at commencement ceremonies across its three campuses May 16-23, 2021. Granite State Awards for outstanding contributions to the state will also be presented.

DURHAM, N.H.— As climate change continues to trigger the rise in temperature, increase drier conditions and shift precipitation patterns, adapting to new conditions will be critical for the long-term survival of most species. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire found that to live in hotter more desert-like surroundings, and exist without water, there is more than one genetic mechanism allowing animals to adapt.

DURHAM, N.H.—The University of New Hampshire has been issued a registered certification mark from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to label white oak sourced in New England and market certified New England white oak barrels to beverage producers. This certification mark is the first of its kind for the industry in the United States.

DURHAM, N.H.—Tom Moulton ’77, an accomplished entrepreneur with more than 40 years of experience in successfully founding, leading and growing companies, has been named the University of New Hampshire’s Paul J. Holloway Entrepreneur of the Year.

DURHAM, N.H. — During his first 100 days in office, President Joe Biden has addressed a number of agenda items including ramping up COVID-19 vaccinations, introducing a $2 trillion infrastructure bill, rejoining the Paris Agreement on climate change and creating a bipartisan commission to study judiciary reform. How important are these early actions and what do they reveal about the future of his administration?

DURHAM, N.H.— Corals and sponges are important foundations in ocean ecosystems providing structure and habitats that shelter a high number of species like fish, crabs and other creatures, particularly in the seamounts and canyons of the deep sea. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have discovered that when it comes to climate change not all deep-sea corals and sponges are affected the same and some could be threatened if average ocean temperatures continue to increase in the deep sea of the Northwest Atlantic.

DURHAM, N.H.— Three researchers from the University of New Hampshire’s Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space have received grants from different government agencies totaling over $3.8 million. The projects will focus on designing, building or implementing state-of-the-art technology to help gain insight into three key research areas.

Impact of Seasonal Freezing and Thawing

DURHAM, N.H. — Nicoletta Gullace, associate professor of history at the University of New Hampshire, who studies 20th century and modern British history, is available to discuss the significance of the death of Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II for more the 70 years; what this means for the queen, the future of the monarchy and mending the family split with Harry and Meghan.