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Rendering of Tucker Field project

Greg and Corinna Tucker Pledge $2M to Add Lights to Tucker Field

Greg and Corinna Tucker have made a $2 million gift to the University of New Hampshire to install lights at Tucker Field, the future home of the men’s and women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse programs. The Tuckers are longtime supporters of UNH Athletics, and their gift is a significant step in... Read More

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