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UNH Celebrates Official Opening of Hamel Honors and Scholars College

The University of New Hampshire celebrated the official opening of the Hamel Honors and Scholars College on Sept. 29 at a ribbon cutting ceremony outside of the college's new home in Huddleston Hall. The college was made possible by a $20 million gift from longtime benefactor and UNH parent Dana... Read More

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