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A Space to Heal: How a ‘Lifeline’ of Support at UNH Helped Student Rebuild After Crisis

Mikaela Belanger ’26 knows better than most how dramatically life can change in the blink of an eye. For years, she dreamed of saving enough to purchase her mother a house, only to wind up without a home herself when her mom abruptly kicked her out of the apartment they shared following a mental... Read More

Recent Stories

  • Shadi Zamani ’20
    - From Stressed to Blessed
    Shadi Zamani ’20 finally feels settled into her new apartment in New Jersey. Just six months ago, she felt like a young woman without a home. Read More
  • 'Heartfelt and Inspiring'
    - 'Heartfelt and Inspiring'
    Sustainable seafood lab received $5M boost; donors also support scholarships, professorships, departments and the Holloway Prize Competition. Read More
  • The Story Books Tell
    - The Story Books Tell
    Julian Maduro ’21 grew up surrounded by books, but remembers that only one of them had a character of color. Now, she's turning that memory into meaningful research.   Read More
  • graphic of 603 challenge numbers
    - Best Year Yet
    This year was our most successful yet, exceeding results of all past year’s challenges. The $1.9M+ raised from 9,500+ donors will make extraordinary things possible for our... Read More
  • Jordyn in front of Hamilton Smith Hall
    - Finding the Story
    Journalism major Jordyn Haime covers the beat while creating her own story. Read More
  • UNH Wildcat statue with facemask on
    - Donors Pay It Forward
    ‘When this is all over, one of the things people will remember is: Who is really out there helping? These donors gave with a generous spirit; they are part of that group.’ Read More
  • A Little Bright Light
    - A Little Bright Light
    Jacob Claire ’21 was working at the contact center for Service Credit Union and had planned to work from home when COVID-19 hit. But he ran into technical difficulties and wasn’t... Read More
  • Forkey, Lundholm and Brenda Holt Mullaney ’83, ’08G
    - A Long UNH Engagement
    Harriet Forkey ’54,’67G and husband Jere Lundholm ’53 honored with 2019 Hubbard Family Award for Service to Philanthropy. Read More
  • Sherry and Bob Phillips
    - A CEPS Mainstay
    Sherry and Bob Phillips’ time together as a couple — 46 years total, 40 of those married — only slightly exceeds the number of years they’ve been connected to their beloved... Read More
  • UNH journalism students
    - It’s a Multimedia World
    The onset of the digital age has transformed the world of journalism, bringing with it a 24/7 news cycle, myriad ways to tell a story and the challenge of capturing people’s... Read More