UNH researchers are developing an open software platform to improve access to water resources data. 

Even with years of experience and degrees in environmental horticulture and economics, Becky and Phil Brand still found themselves unsure of their farm’s overall health. With some help from UNH Extension, they gained the insight needed to plan for a stronger future.

UNH alum Lisa Hilpl ’98 blended hospitality and business skills with dentistry, creating a welcoming practice that helps anxious patients feel at home.

Walking trails can serve multiple purposes, including economic development. In Barrington, UNH Extension staff are working with the town to create a town center that incorporates many miles of existing trails.

When Dan and Cherish Dempsey enrolled in college in 2018, they were already living a life defined by service and sacrifice. Both were serving on active duty in the U.S. Air Force — Dan as a master sergeant and Cherish as a technical sergeant — while raising their daughter, Kayla, in Colorado Springs. By 2020, both transitioned into the U.S. Space Force.

UNH scientist Andrea Ayala explores how small birds may spread bacteria on dairy farms, with potential consequences for both herd and human health. 

In New Hampshire, the wellness of freshwater bodies is largely managed by watershed associations. While those associations are often rich with passion, where they come up short is in expertise. And that’s when they call UNH’s Lakes Lay Monitoring Program. 

https://www.unh.edu/research/university-instrumentation-centerUNH's acquisition of an automated isothermal titration calorimeter will increase research capabilities in a variety of fields. 

Serita Frey, professor in the UNH Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, was selected as the winner of the 2025 Excellence in Research Award given out during the annual Faculty Excellence celebration this fall. Frey's work has been lauded by colleagues and students alike, with one nominator saying she "has fundamentally changed how we think about soil." Tvisha Martin, a postdoctoral fellow, adds that she has made "groundbreaking discoveries in the realm of soil ecology."

'Tis the season for bundling up against elements like blowing snow and aggressive wind chills. And who better to ask for tips on how to stay warm during the winter than someone who works outside in the Arctic? Cheristy Jones has spent a total of 12 months doing fieldwork in Greenland, Alaska, and northern Sweden during her Ph.D. at UNH. Her research looks at greenhouse gasses in Arctic landscapes and waterways, specifically carbon dioxide and methane.