UNH Today

DURHAM, N.H. — It can be challenging to gauge the quality of online news — questioning if it is real or if it is fake. When it comes to health news and press releases about medical treatments and procedures the issue can be even more complex, especially if the story is not complete and still doesn’t necessarily fall into the category of fake news.

DURHAM, N.H.–Grab some eclipse glasses and pick a place on the map to experience a unique opportunity to view a total solar eclipse of the sun that will pass across the United States, from coast to coast, on Monday, April 8, 2024. Solar eclipses often happen over oceans or hard to access areas but this one will offer a number of chances to catch a glimpse, including in several New England states like New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. The spring eclipse will be a total solar event meaning that the moon will completely block the sun and the sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk.

DURHAM, N.H.—The Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire is establishing a first-in-the-state early care and education research consortium, made possible by a $1.5 million grant from the Couch Family Foundation.

The multi-year grant will enable the Carsey School to conduct new research on early childhood care and education policy and help to build and coordinate a consortium of researchers and practitioners across the Granite State.

DURHAM, N.H.—The University of New Hampshire has been awarded over $1.2 million to investigate an apparent steady decline of the fisher population in the state of New Hampshire. The grant, from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and N.H. Fish and Game Department, will help UNH researchers investigate the health and mortality of fishers to better understand why these mammals, which can be indicators of forest health, are disappearing.

DURHAM, N.H.—During the recent NFC championship playoff game the coach of the Detroit Lions, Dan Campbell, faced a tough decision - trust the analytics or trust his gut? Listen to some old-school NFL watchers and the feeling was the team used too much math. But according to Peter Zaimes, lecturer in decision sciences at the University of New Hampshire and an expert in sports analytics, those kinds of decisions come into play in every football game, even Super Bowl LVIII.

DURHAM, N.H.— According to a national study done by the Crimes against Children Research Center (CCRC) at the University of New Hampshire, nearly one in four girls and one in 12 boys has experienced online sexual abuse in their childhood.

DURHAM, N.H.–Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and love is in the air. Will Cupid’s arrow target true love, or will it miss the mark? Cherub or not, experts at the University of New Hampshire share valuable insights into what it takes to build a healthy romantic relationship, in person or online, at any age. They can comment on challenges facing young adults, those dating in their golden years and even navigating romance in the age of technology.

Tyler Jamison, associate professor of human development and family studies

DURHAM, N.H.—The University of New Hampshire has launched Semester for Impact, a new initiative that pairs UNH undergraduates with Granite State organizations (businesses, non-profits and municipalities) to support projects related to positive environmental and social impact and enhance the overall well-being of local communities.

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

For any questions about the dean’s list, please reach out directly to the UNH Registrars Office at registrar.records@unh.edu.

DURHAM, N.H.—Experts from the University of New Hampshire are available to discuss the uniqueness of the 2024 N. H. primary and its importance in the general presidential election – focusing on the first-in-the-nation status, issues that mean the most to Granite staters, how those topics influence candidates and what this race means in the so-called purple state and beyond.