UNH Today

DURHAM, N.H. - When Barb Stadtmiller took a homeland security class as part of her master's in public administration from the University of New Hampshire, the discussion about the need for local and individual preparedness resonated with her.

DURHAM, N.H. - For competitive bicyclists with goals - whether competing in the Tour de France or aiming for the podium at a local race - faster cycling comes from training regimens based on various zones of exercise intensity. New research from exercise scientists at the University of New Hampshire has found that effective training regimens, which generally are created after expensive, time-consuming laboratory tests, can be developed from a relatively simple, do-it-yourself test.

DURHAM, N.H. - For the second year running, the Master of Fine Arts in Writing program at the University of New Hampshire has been ranked one of the top 50 programs in the nation by Poets and Writers, with the university's creative nonfiction program highlighted as the seventh best in the nation.

"Our MFA Program continues to demonstrate excellence by these most recent rankings. For such a new program to have achieved this level of success so soon is testimony to the talent and hard work of our faculty and staff," said Ken Fuld, dean of the College of Liberal Arts.

DURHAM, N.H. - The University of New Hampshire is accepting applications for the Preparing Excellent Teachers Project, a federally funded grant program to prepare early childhood special educators.

DURHAM, N.H. -- Child abuse declined nationally in 2008 compared to 2007, according to a new report by the Crimes against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire. Sexual abuse declined 6 percent, physical abuse 3 percent and neglect 2 percent.

DURHAM, N.H.—The New Hampshire Innovation Research Center (NHIRC) at the University of New Hampshire is seeking proposals for its Granite State Technology Innovation Grant, which supports research partnerships for New Hampshire companies with college and university laboratories.

DURHAM, N.H. - Meghan Young didn't sign up to be a resident assistant at the University of New Hampshire thinking it would involve picking up trash but the Cornish resident thought doing so was a great idea.

Young was just one of 180 UNH Residential Life staff who, along with City Year staff, assisted in the cleanup of Gossler Park Elementary School in Manchester this week. City Year is a program that has 17-24 year olds volunteering full-time for one year. 

DURHAM, N.H. - The seventh annual Three Notch Century to benefit the University of New Hampshire's Northeast Passage program will be held Sept. 10, 11 and 12, 2010 in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

The Three Notch Century will challenge cyclists to conquer 100 miles in one, two or three days. Handcyclists and bicyclists can choose the number of days that matches their ability level and desired challenge. This event is designed for people of all abilities, including expert cyclists and people with disabilities.