Hamel Scholars
Dana Hamel, University’s Most Generous Benefactor, Passes Away at 94
Longtime philanthropist Dana Hamel, whose optimism for the future took shape here at UNH through his philanthropic support of the next generation of leaders and doers in the Granite State, passed away on Sept. 4, 2025, at the age of 94. Read More
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06/24/25Bousquet ’27 Earns NOAA Hollings Scholarship
Aimee Bousquet ’27 was named a recipient of the NOAA Earnest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship this spring, earning her a two-year academic award... -
02/18/25Nine Students to Study Abroad Thanks to Gilman Scholarships
Nine UNH students earned the chance to see and study in different parts of the world as recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International... -
09/03/24Jacobs ’25 Finds Potential Career Path in Internship with Sen. Shaheen's Office
Emeri Jacobs ’25 was only a few days into her experience as a legislative intern in the office of U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen this summer when she had... -
08/31/23Hamel Scholars Meet Governor, Engage With Innovative Technology During Retreat
UNH’s incoming cohort of Hamel Scholars rubbed elbows with the governor and got to interact with a robotic arm and shoulder during a visit to Concord...
Recent Stories
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03/23/23 - Dana Hamel Gives $20M to Create Honors and Scholars College at UNHThe University of New Hampshire has announced the creation of the Hamel Honors and Scholars College, set to open in fall of 2024 following a $20 million gift from Dana Hamel. Read More -
02/25/22 - Prepared for a Career in Patient CareEven as a child, Alex Carbone knew he wanted to pursue a career in the medical field. Fast forward 15-plus years, and the senior nursing major from Exeter, New Hampshire is ... Read More -
04/14/21 - Challenged to Meet the ChallengesGrace Roy ’22 started mapping her future when she was in middle school, a future that aims to see people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol get the help, and respect, they... Read More