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-
05/30/24
Incoming 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... -
05/28/24
UNH 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... -
05/07/24
A 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,... -
05/07/24
Elizabeth 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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02/09/22 - UNH State of the University 2022President Dean delivered his annual address to the UNH community Tuesday, Feb. 8, discussing the progress UNH has made on each of its four strategic priorities, acknowledging the... Read More
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01/31/22 - In-State Tuition Frozen for Fourth Straight YearFor the fourth consecutive year, the University System of New Hampshire (USNH) is freezing in-state tuition costs. The USNH Board of Trustees voted in favor of the freeze for the... Read More
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01/06/22 - One Million And CountingThe University of New Hampshire's uniquely designed lab has completed more than one million tests to detect and monitor the coronavirus. The cutting-edge lab not only performs... Read More
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01/03/22 - So Much To CelebrateThere was no shortage of great moments to celebrate at UNH in 2021. Join us in taking a look back at some of the most memorable highlights from an outstanding year. Read More
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12/10/21 - Leaders in the Granite StateThree members of the UNH community were recognized among the most influential business leaders in the state by NH Business Review as part of its New Hampshire 200 list Read More
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10/28/21 - UNH Scientists Share $13M in Grants to Study Benefits of Feeding Dairy Cows SeaweedsMost people are unlikely to associate seaweed with dairy production. But University of New Hampshire scientists will be working to change that, sharing two grants totaling nearly... Read More
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10/20/21 - Seeking Commencement NominationsThe UNH Honorary Degree and Granite State Awards committees for Durham, Manchester and UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law will soon review nominations for outstanding individuals... Read More
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07/01/21 - UNH Researchers Receive $1.2M Grant to Study Seasonal Soil Freeze and ThawThe frost heaves that turn New England roads and their drivers into a bumpy, grumpy mess are one of many consequences of the seasonal soil freeze and thaw cycle that impacts about... Read More
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05/25/21 - College CeremoniesHighlights from the commencement ceremonies for each college are captured here. College of Health and Human Services College of Liberal Arts College of Life Sciences and... Read More