College of Life Sciences & Agriculture
UNH and Stonyfield Organic Strengthen Partnership
The 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
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10/08/25Increasing the benefits and reducing the risks of pain management using opioids
UNH researcher Cheryl Whistler investigated the role of gut microbiota in opioid response. She found that butyrate, whether produced by microbes or... -
09/26/25COLSA Faculty Spotlight: Adam Brockett
Adam Brockett did not grow up thinking that he would become a scientist. In sixth grade, he argued with conviction against the idea, announcing to... -
09/23/25UNH Contributes to Two Teams Chosen as Finalists for NSF Innovation Program
Two teams featuring University of New Hampshire participants — one focused on sustainable seafood and another on precision forest management — are... -
09/16/25Securing New Hampshire’s Energy Future
UNH researcher Constantine Spandagos works to transform energy systems and help communities transition to modern, sustainable energy sources.
Recent Stories
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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 -
08/19/25 - Four Recent Grads Secure Fulbright Grants to Study InternationallyFour recent UNH graduates were named Fulbright recipients this spring, earning grants that will allow them to further their education in Scotland, Jordan, Germany, and Taiwan,... Read More -
08/19/25 - Reducing Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions in New HampshireRem Moll is learning what factors create wildlife-vehicle collision "hotspots" and how to mitigate them to reduce collision frequency. Read More -
08/12/25 - Why Do We Lose Cognitive Ability as We Age?Adam Brockett's research is delving into the basic biology of aging, with the goal of providing insights that help people maintain cognitive function as they age. Read More -
08/11/25 - How to Make Hydrangea Bouquets Last LongerHow do you make your beautiful hydrangeas last in a bouquet? At UNH’s Woodman Horticultural Research Farm, Becky Sideman, UNH professor of horticulture, is growing 19 varieties of... Read More -
07/29/25 - Building a More Resilient Food System in New HampshireUNH researchers study how regional consumers view the acquisition and consumption of local food with the goal of addressing obstacles and supporting regional food production. Read More -
07/15/25 - Sharks Aren't Lingering in Local Waters, UNH Researchers FindWhite sharks appear to be using New Hampshire waters as “a bit of a highway to get further up the coast,” says researcher Nathan Furey, a conclusion based on data gathered from a... Read More