UNH's Claira Seely studies how to implement advanced sensor technologies on small New England dairy farms. 

The International Changemaker Grant will send five teams of UNH students to a variety of international locations this summer, where the students will work in native communities and collaborate with organizations working on sustainability initiatives ranging from energy insecurity and community resilience to plastic waste and accessible sanitation at schools.

Students will be traveling to Senegal, Kenya, Cambodia and Uganda.

The University of New Hampshire celebrated commencement weekend with three ceremonies on the Durham campus and one at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law May 16 and 17, bringing huge crowds of family and friends together to send the graduates off.

One UNH student and one recent graduate received Critical Language Scholarships (CLS) this spring, giving them both the opportunity to participate in immersive language study. Jacob Remick ’19 ’24G will take part in the overseas program – studying in Tajikistan – while Cooper Mee ’28 will participate in the CLS Spark virtual program, studying Japanese thanks to facilitation from the LTL Language School in Tokyo.

The Center for Sustainable Seafood Systems at the University of New Hampshire has donated close to 60 pounds of smoked steelhead trout to Gather, a nonprofit that helps feed those experiencing hunger in New Hampshire’s Seacoast and southern Maine. The responsibly grown fish is a product of UNH's AquaFort, a floating aquaculture platform located off the coast of New Hampshire.

At the UNH Holloway Prize Competition, student teams gain more than just prizes — real-world skills, industry feedback and professional connections help turn innovative ideas into viable ventures, whether they win or not.

Two UNH nursing students earned awards at the recent Eastern Nursing Research Society regional nursing research conference, with Amber Li taking first place among bachelor’s students and Jordan Lavallee wrapping up second place among master’s students.

Jack Sullivan ’26 has been named a recipient of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s premier undergraduate award for sophomore and junior science, math, engineering and technology (STEM) students who intend to pursue a Ph.D. and career in research. Sullivan hopes to pursue a career in the energy industry, focusing on the sustainable production of alternative fuels.

“Through my research and career, I hope to make a positive and lasting impact on our climate,” Sullivan says.

As the Mel Rines Student Angel Investment Fund celebrates its 10th anniversary, founder Jeffrey Sohl reflects on a decade of real-world investing experience that’s launched careers, shaped future leaders, and built a legacy of student success at UNH.

Joshua Cyr '96, a dedicated mentor, innovator, and champion of New Hampshire's startup ecosystem, has been named the University of New Hampshire's Paul J. Holloway Entrepreneur of the Year.