Paul College Faculty Research
UNH Study Finds Walkable Neighborhoods Eased Pandemic Mental Health Declines
UNH economist Karen Conway’s new study finds that walkable neighborhoods helped buffer pandemic-related mental health declines. Using national data, she and collaborator Andrea Menclova showed that even modest increases in walkability reduced deterioration, suggesting investments in sidewalks and... Read More
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07/22/25UNH Professor’s Book Shows How to Build High-Performing Teams
UNH professor Vanessa Druskat’s new book The Emotionally Intelligent Team shares a research-based model for building high-performing teams by... -
07/02/25UNH Study Shows Non-Competes Can Stifle Innovation
A UNH study cited by the Federal Trade Commission finds that stricter enforcement of non-compete agreements can lower the value of patents and... -
04/04/25Pollution Solution
For a time, UNH researchers Paula Mouser and Adam Wymore were connected only by the invisible chemicals they were studying. That is, Mouser, a... -
02/21/25Research Finds Women in IT Embrace Competition, Defying Stereotypes
While the gender gap has shrunk in some industries, there remains a significant disparity in tech, with women accounting for only 35 percent of jobs...
Recent Stories
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03/06/24 - Paul College Researchers Use AI to Evaluate Health News QualityCould machine learning models help the public better judge the quality of the health news they consume? Recent research by two University of New Hampshire professors suggests they... Read More -
02/27/24 - Study Finds Fewer Noise Complaints in NYC Areas with Airbnb RentalsNew research shows that the growth of Airbnb properties in New York City residential neighborhoods is associated with fewer noise complaints. However, this average effect doesn't... Read More -
11/21/23 - Army Grant Fuels Research On Team DynamicsWhether it’s an employee in a highly collaborative workforce, a player on an athletic team or a position in the military, changes in team membership are inevitable. But, what is... Read More -
10/20/23 - Shuili Du Earns UNH Excellence in Research AwardShuili Du is not one to spend time reflecting on previous research. Her thoughts mostly center on what topics need exploring next. Du’s enthusiasm and thirst for research were... Read More -
10/10/23 - Corporate Social Responsibility May Induce Unethical Choices in LeadersLeading a company known for strong corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices does not necessarily equate to consistent ethical decision-making by its leader. In fact,... Read More -
09/28/23 - Timing of DEI Initiatives Can Impact Stock PricesFocusing corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on social groups with perceived diminishing support during a U.S. presidency can lead to higher stock prices,... Read More -
09/21/23 - Always on a Quest for KnowledgeLoris Rubini loves all aspects of academia, encompassing teaching, service, and research. However, he admits that he takes particular pride in his research. Read More -
09/14/23 - Pioneering the Valuation of Priceless Environmental GoodsAs the recipient of the 2023 UNH Sustainability Institute Lifetime Achievement Award, Ju-Chin Huang was initially unsure what to think. “It’s funny because this a lifetime... Read More -
09/13/23 - Curbing Student Dessert CravingsCould the household trick of hiding the cookie jar to promote better eating habits work on a larger scale at colleges and universities? A study by researchers from the University... Read More -
08/29/23 - When the Gig is Up: Gig Workers Hesitant to Trust Their BossesAs the so-called ‘gig economy’ continues to grow, so do questions about how this type of non-traditional work compares to full time work arrangements and how these new... Read More