Alumni
Planting, Picking, Weeding, and Record-Keeping
Even with years of experience and degrees in environmental horticulture and economics, Becky and Phil Brand still found themselves unsure of their farm’s overall health. With some help from UNH Extension, they gained the insight needed to plan for a stronger future. Read More-
01/14/26
Hudson River Paddle Inspires UNH Ph.D. Student
UNH Ph.D. student John Henkelman canoed 315 miles down the Hudson River, collecting water quality data, raising funds for American Rivers, and... -
01/13/26
From Hospitality to Healthcare: How UNH Helped Shape a Different Kind of Dentist
UNH alum Lisa Hilpl ’98 blended hospitality and business skills with dentistry, creating a welcoming practice that helps anxious patients feel at... -
01/09/26
A Path Forward for a New Hampshire Town
Walking trails can serve multiple purposes, including economic development. In Barrington, UNH Extension staff are working with the town to create a... -
01/07/26
College of Professional Studies Helps Couple Balance Family, Duty, and Degrees
When Dan and Cherish Dempsey enrolled in college in 2018, they were already living a life defined by service and sacrifice. Both were serving on...
Recent Stories
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12/18/25 - Science Meets ShorelineIn New Hampshire, the wellness of freshwater bodies is largely managed by watershed associations. While those associations are often rich with passion, where they come up short is... Read More
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12/09/25 - UNH Receives Nearly $2 Million in Federal Grants to Help Granite State Students SucceedThe Âé¶¹app has received a five-year TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant totaling $1.975 million from the U.S. Department of Education to provide support... Read More
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12/09/25 - A Space to Heal: How a ‘Lifeline’ of Support at UNH Helped Student Rebuild After CrisisMikaela Belanger ’26 knows better than most how dramatically life can change in the blink of an eye. For years, she dreamed of saving enough to purchase her mother a house, only... Read More
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12/02/25 - New UNH Certificate Prepares Social Workers to Support Student Mental HealthUNH is launching a new online Trauma-Informed School Social Work Graduate Certificate in spring 2026 to help address New Hampshire’s shortage of school-based mental health... Read More
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11/21/25 - Seeding the Future of the Forestry IndustryThe forest industry has a workforce problem. UNH has partnered with industry associations to offer a solution. Read More
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11/20/25 - UNH’s Dementia Care Robot Project Enters Home TestingUNH researchers have begun real-world testing of AI-enabled robotÌýin the homes of families caring for loved ones with dementia, exploring how the technology can support... Read More
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11/18/25 - For Older Adults Without Children, Friendship Can Be a LifelineUNH research finds older adults without children experience more loneliness, but strong friendships significantly reduce it. Marital status also matters, highlighting the... Read More
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11/12/25 - Master Gardeners Blossom at Spirit of NH AwardsThe annual Spirit of NH Awards on Oct. 27 honored several who had connections to UNH Extension's Master Gardener and Education Center VolunteerÌýprograms.Ìý Read More
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11/12/25 - WUNH Marathon Fills the Airwaves 24/7 to Help Generate SupportAs the clock ticked toward 3 a.m., Mallory Schumann ’26Ìýwas rummaging around the WUNH radio station office, rifling through media to find the next tracks she wanted to play and... Read More
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11/03/25 - UNH Researchers Harness AI to Discover Magnetic MaterialsStudy authors Suman Itani, a PH.D. student in physics (left) and postdoctoral researcher Yibo Zhang. Photo by Jiadong Zang. Magnets are at the core of the technology that powers... Read More

























































