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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06/27/22 - 'A Leader in a Leader's World'Gen. Lori Robinson, member of the UNH Class of 1981, was named the recipient of the 2021 Charles Holmes Pettee Medal Award at UNH's Evening of Distinction earlier this month. Read More -
06/14/22 - Celebrating Reunion Weekend 2022UNH celebrated the largest reunion in its history during the weekend of June 2-5, welcoming Wildcats from 21 classes and a variety of affinity groups back to campus for the first... Read More -
06/14/22 - Commemorating JuneteenthRichard Haynes, long-time UNH admissions associate director, shares his thoughts regarding Juneteenth as not only a holiday, but a collective time of reflection. UNH will be... Read More -
05/24/22 - Celebrating the Class of 2022UNH celebrated the Durham undergraduate Class of 2022 at commencement festivities on campus May 21 and 22, sending the graduates off with four ceremonies on Memorial Field between... Read More -
05/16/22 - UNH Set to Welcome Largest Class Since 2018UNH will welcome its largest incoming undergraduate class since 2018 this fall, a class that represents significant increases in several key demographics, including high-achieving... Read More -
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04/14/22 - Bringing Cuts to CampusUNH will be hosting three barbers from Boston on April 19 who will offer free haircuts to students – catering to all hair types and styles – in a return to a diversity, equity and... Read More -
02/22/22 - Ensemble Showcases African Drum and DanceThe Akwaaba Traditional African Drum and Dance Ensemble performed a routine in the MUB Granite State Room on Friday, Feb. 18 as part of UNH's 2022 celebration of Black History... Read More -
02/22/22 - Stepping Up to the PlateWhile many students remain free of the burden of food insecurity, a growing number of others – perhaps as many as 20 percent of students, based on results of a recent survey – are... Read More