Carsey School of Public Policy
Faculty 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 achievements in teaching, scholarship and service. University-wide awards recognize public service, research, teaching and engagement. The 2025 award... Read More
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09/30/25UNH Research Shows Number of Childless Women in the U.S. Continues to Rise
Research from the University of New Hampshire reports that in 2024 there were 5.7 million more childless women of prime child-bearing age than... -
09/15/25Building a Better Childcare System in New Hampshire
A Carsey School expert breaks down the complicated landscape of childcare in New Hampshire. -
05/22/25Immigrants fuel growth in major U.S. urban counties
In an Associated Press article about immigrants keeping the largest urban counties in the U. S. growing in 2024, the Carsey School's Senior... -
05/22/25The trends behind the historically low U.S. birth rate
CBS News’ 60 Minutes Overtime interviewed the Carsey School’s Senior Demographer Kenneth Johnson to find out what’s happening with American women...
Recent Stories
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08/02/21 - Seacoastonline: Exeter Schools Hire New Director to Focus on Diversity and EquityNH Listens Fellow and former NH Listens program manager Andres Mejia Jr. has been named the new Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice for the Exeter Region... Read More -
08/02/21 - Valley News: Norwich Parents Cut Back On Work Because Of Lack Of DaycareThe Valley News recently reported on findings that a lack of child care Norwich and surrounding towns has resulted in parents cutting back on work to stay home with children. The... Read More -
07/27/21 - Wall Street Journal: U.S. Population Growth, an Economic Driver, Grinds to a HaltKen Johnson, Senior Demographer with the Carsey School of Public Policy, was recently interviewed by The Wall Street Journal regarding the role of population growth in bolstering... Read More -
07/20/21 - Athlon Sports: SEC Football: Conference Enters 2021 Stronger Than EverThe Southeastern Conference Football's (SEC) 2021 season is looking stronger than ever, according to athletic directors at the 14 schools included in the NCAA division.... Read More -
07/09/21 - Alexandra Gazette Packet: Baby Bust: Declining birth rates lead to shrinking Kindergarten enrollmentsThe Alexandra Gazette Packet recently interviewed Ken Johnson, Carsey School Senior Demographer, to discuss nationwide declining birth rates and its impact on local school systems... Read More -
07/08/21 - KARE 11: New data shows Minnesota’s COVID restrictions saved livesKARE 11, an NBC-affiliate based in Minneapolis, recently reported on the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and interviewed Jordan Hensely, a policy analyst at the Carsey... Read More -
07/08/21 - NH Bulletin: Interest in local food doesn’t always mean more sales for farmersThe New Hampshire Bulletin reports on a new report from University of New Hampshire researchers Jess Carson, Analena Bruce, and Isaac Leslie that found that half of Granite... Read More -
07/06/21 - Concord Monitor: Will New Hampshire’s pandemic preference for locally grown food last?The Concord Monitor recently reported on a study published by the Carsey School at the University of New Hampshire that found that half of Granite Staters buy local farm food a... Read More -
07/02/21 - Fosters Daily Democrat: UNH research finds half of N.H. Residents Buy Local Farm Food a Few Times a MonthA recent study published by the Carsey School of Public Policy and conducted by UNH researchers Jess Carson, Analena Bruce, and Isaac Leslie found that half of New Hampshire... Read More -
07/02/21 - New Mobile App from Carsey School Allows for Easy Exploration of Federal Government SpendingEver wonder what federal tax dollars are used for? Curious how much U.S. government spending goes toward the military, health care, or education? Want more information on how... Read More