Carsey School of Public Policy
UNH 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 expected given prior patterns — a significant jump from 2.1 million in 2016 and 4.7 million in 2022. This shift in fertility patterns has contributed to 11.... Read More
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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... -
05/21/25Are Americans Flocking to Low-Tax States?
In this Newsweek article, U.S. News Reporter Jordan King interviews experts to examine the reason Americans are moving to low-tax states. Kenneth...
Recent Stories
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10/08/18 - Manchester Ink Link: NH DHHS receives 5-year $2.75M federal grant to prevent child abuse and neglectThe NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is pleased to announce it has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Children’s Bureau,... Read More -
10/08/18 - For She’s (Got) A Jolly Good Fellow(ship)Practical knowledge and applied learning is at the core of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at the Carsey School of Public Policy. Read More -
10/07/18 - WMUR News: A revealing report on The Status of Women in New HampshireFred Kocher sits down with Tanna Clews, CEO of the New Hampshire Women's Foundation, and Dr. Kristin Smith, a researcher at the Carsey School of Public Policy, to discuss The... Read More -
10/03/18 - Boston 25 News: Rising Sea Level Threatening History Up and Down New England CoastAnthropologist Meghan Howey talks to Boston 25 about her research on sea-level rise and vulnerable historic sites. Read More -
10/02/18 - The Christian Science Monitor: Cities Battle Their States Over Paid Sick Leave PolicyCarsey School brief cited in report. Read More -
10/01/18 - Intern Working Against InternmentAn MPP student spent the summer in the middle of the immigration debate. Read More -
09/29/18 - The Fosters Daily Democrat: Your input wanted for future of COAST busThe COAST bus system’s leader wants to know what you think about the service and what potential changes and improvements you would like to see from the regional public transit... Read More -
09/28/18 - Seacoast Online: Women’s Pay Lags that of Men in N.H.Report on disparity coauthored by Carsey School demographer. Read More -
09/28/18 - NHPR: Report: Geographic, Racial Disparities in Poverty Rates, Insurance Coverage Among N.H. WomenKristen Smith discusses report on the status of women in New Hamphire. Read More -
09/27/18 - Associated Press: Status of Women Report Shows New Hampshire DisparitiesThe New Hampshire Women’s Foundation has released its first report on the status of women. Read More