University of New Hampshire
A Message on the Significance of Juneteenth From Kenneth Holmes
Kenneth Holmes, senior vice provost for student life at UNH, reflects on the significance of Juneteenth. Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865... Read More
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05/30/24Incoming President Chilton Aims to Promote a ‘Culture of Belonging’
Elizabeth Chilton, who will become the 21st president of the University of New Hampshire beginning July 1, was a first-generation college student... -
05/28/24UNH Celebrates Graduates With Weekend of Commencement Events
The University of New Hampshire celebrated a lively and joyful commencement weekend with seven ceremonies on the Durham campus (and one at UNH... -
05/07/24A Message to the UNH Community From Elizabeth Chilton
Elizabeth Chilton, who has been named the 21st president of UNH, delivers a message to the entire university community ahead of her arrival July 1,... -
05/07/24Elizabeth S. Chilton Named 21st President of the University of New Hampshire
Following a national search, Elizabeth S. Chilton, a native of the Northeast who most recently served as chancellor of Washington State University’s...
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11/15/22 - Honoring Veterans and ROTC Hall of FamersThe University of New Hampshire held its 24th annual Veterans Day and ROTC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Scholarship Awards event Friday, Nov. 4, inducting three new members... Read More -
11/01/22 - We All Belong on the IslandShoals Marine Laboratory has been awarded a 2022 Honorable Mention for Innovation for its Strategic Plan for Advancing Belonging. Read More -
10/12/22 - National Cyber Security Awareness MonthIn recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, USNH is hosting a series of in-person and virtual events about information protection and data security risks. Read More -
09/23/22 - Joan Beasley Promoted to Research ProfessorThe Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire is proud to announce the appointment of Joan B. Beasley, Ph.D., to research professor. The appointment is... Read More -
09/22/22 - University of New Hampshire Named a U.S. Intelligence Community Center for Academic ExcellenceThe Office of the Director of National Intelligence has designated UNH as a national Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (IC CAE), with a funding award of $2.5... Read More -
09/20/22 - Celebrating UDay 2022UNH hosted its annual University Day (Uday) celebration Wednesday, Sept. 7, bringing students, staff, faculty and Durham community members together to celebrate. Read More -
09/06/22 - Watching War, From a World AwayIn the first days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Olivia Babin, administrative coordinator in UNH’s languages, literatures and cultures department, couldn’t sleep. “All I did... Read More -
09/06/22 - Time to Submit Commencement NominationsUNH is accepting nominations for 2023 commencement speakers. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the university are invited to submit ideas. With the shift to college... 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 - Committed to CommunityJude Blake '77 was recognized as the winner of the 2021 Hubbard Family Award for Service to Philanthropy at the University of New Hampshire during UNH's Evening of Distinction... Read More