College of Life Sciences & Agriculture
James Hall Ginkgo Tree Sees Latest Leaf Drop on Record
The ginkgo tree outside of James Hall saw its leaves fall Nov. 16 this year, marking the latest leaf drop for the tree on record. Later dates have become something of a trend, as the drop date has occurred in November in 17 of 25 years since 2000 after occurring in November only four times prior to... Read More
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11/18/25Can Science Keep Produce Fresh Longer?
UNH scientist Duoduo Wang researches the complex process of ripening to uncover ways to extend ripeness and reduce food waste. -
11/13/25Sustaining Striped Bass
A study led by Adrienne Kovach pinpoints where the striped bass caught off the northeast coast originally came from. -
11/12/25Why Do Ginkgo Trees Drop All Their Leaves at Once? A UNH Expert Explains
Why do ginkgo trees drop all their leaves at once? And what does UNH’s iconic James Hall ginkgo tell us about how frost is coming later in the fall? ... -
11/10/25Faculty Excellence Celebration Recognizes Outstanding UNH Educators
Every year, a chosen few of UNH’s outstanding faculty members from each college and school receive Faculty Excellence Awards in recognition of their...
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10/28/25 - Pumpkin Pie Myth-Busting and More Cucurbit Knowledge From a UNH ExpertWith Halloween right around the corner and Thanksgiving pie season close on its heels, we asked a UNH expert to drop some knowledge about pumpkins. Chris Hernandez, assistant... Read More -
10/08/25 - UNH and Stonyfield Organic Strengthen PartnershipThe UNH Organic Dairy Research Farm entered into an agreement to sell all of its milk to Stonyfield Organic, further strengthening a long-term private-public partnership. Read More -
10/08/25 - Increasing the Benefits and Reducing the Risks of Pain Management Using OpioidsUNH researcher Cheryl Whistler investigated the role of gut microbiota in opioid response. She found that butyrate, whether produced by microbes or added to the diet, can reduce... Read More -
09/26/25 - COLSA Faculty Spotlight: Adam BrockettAdam Brockett did not grow up thinking that he would become a scientist. In sixth grade, he argued with conviction against the idea, announcing to his parents that history and... Read More -
09/23/25 - UNH Contributes to Two Teams Chosen as Finalists for NSF Innovation ProgramTwo teams featuring University of New Hampshire participants — one focused on sustainable seafood and another on precision forest management — are among the 15 finalists for the U... Read More -
09/16/25 - Securing New Hampshire’s Energy FutureUNH researcher Constantine Spandagos works to transform energy systems and help communities transition to modern, sustainable energy sources. Read More -
09/09/25 - The Portsmouth Circle Farm: Samuel Whidden’s Enduring LegacySamuel Whidden's generous bequest of land has changed form, but it underlies UNH's current status as a leader in agriculture and forestry research and education. Read More -
09/02/25 - Gilman Scholarships to Send UNH Students to Five ContinentsThe Benjamin A. Gillman International Scholarship will send UNH students to study in nine countries and five continents between this summer and the spring of 2026, as the... Read More -
08/27/25 - (Buck)thorns in the Side of Northeast WoodlandsResearch identifies the six most problematic invasive woody species in Northeast woodlands and lays the groundwork for more coordinated management efforts. Read More -
08/26/25 - UNH Launches Initiative to Improve Outcomes for STEM Ph.D. StudentsUNH is one of 10 graduate schools nationwide to partner in a National Science Foundation grant aimed at improving outcomes for STEM Ph.D. students. Read More