Sustainability Institute
UNH Earns Highest National Rating for Sustainability for Third Consecutive Time
The University of New Hampshire has once again received recognition for its ongoing and increasing sustainability achievements by achieving a platinum rating — the highest possible — under the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s STARS, Sustainability Tracking,... Read More
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10/01/24UNH Leading the Way on New Hampshire’s First-Ever Food System Strategic Plan
The goal of the NH Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan – the first comprehensive food system-focused document of its kind in the Granite State – is... -
06/24/24UNH Positions Students, Businesses to Thrive in Wake of SEC Climate Disclosure Ruling
In March, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted the first-ever national climate disclosure rule, a decision signifying that... -
04/19/24Internship Makes a Difference Close to Home
Skye Loto is passionate about businesses that focus on environmental and social good. When she was looking for an internship to help her grow her... -
02/06/24New Experiential Program Connects Students to Granite State Organizations
The University of New Hampshire has launched Semester for Impact, a new initiative that pairs UNH undergraduates with Granite State organizations to...
Recent Stories
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12/12/23 - UNH Celebrates Students and Alumni at Annual Social Venture Innovation ChallengeStudent and alumni innovators alike were celebrated last week at the culminating events of the NH Social Venture Innovation Challenge (SVIC), UNH’s annual idea competition. Paige... 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 -
05/30/23 - UNH Honors Sustainability Champions at Third Annual Award EventAlumni, faculty, staff and students were recognized for their sustainability efforts during the third annual UNH Sustainability Awards on Tuesday, May 9. Awards included lifetime... Read More -
04/17/23 - UNH Sustainability Tool SIMAP Upgraded to Calculate Scope 3 EmissionsUNH's SIMAP nitrogen and carbon accounting platform recently underwent a significant functionality update that now allows it to calculate Scope 3 emissions. Read More -
01/10/23 - Sustainability Institute Celebrates 25 YearsThe University of New Hampshire is proud to be a national leader in sustainability and celebrates 25 years of infusing sustainability across campus and beyond. Read More -
12/13/22 - Tackling the ChallengeA smart ring that can detect the presence of date rape drugs in drinks, an edible supplement made from seaweed to reduce methane production in cows and a process to produce... Read More -
11/02/22 - On a MissionAlex Freid ’13, a political science and philosophy double major, has been named the 2022 Social Innovator of the Year by the University of New Hampshire. Read More -
09/06/22 - Ready to Ride“Ding! Ding!” The bright chiming of a bicycle bell never sounded so cheerful to Steve Pesci, special projects director for UNH Facilities. Over 20 years, Pesci has worked with... Read More -
07/25/22 - Pushing Beyond His Comfort ZoneMel Nagashima ’22 worked with immigrant families through the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center during his time in the Semester-in-the-City program, and that ultimately pushed... Read More -
06/29/22 - Granite State WarmingUNH researchers have released the 2021 New Hampshire Climate Assessment. Read More