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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12/08/15 - In Memoriam—Katherine "Kay" Frizzell Blaisdell '49In an era when most women were homemakers, Katherine “Kay” Blaisdell was a Renaissance woman with a PhD in veterinary parasitology. She wrote books, went hang gliding, hiked in... Read More
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12/08/15 - In Memoriam—Sean Billings McNamara ’00Twelve years older than his sister, Sean McNamara taught her a life lesson she has never forgotten. “I was a little girl and playing with a Magic 8 Ball,” says Nora Julia Vargas... Read More
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12/08/15 - Window of OpportunityOn March 7, 1960, one day before the New Hampshire presidential primary, Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy arrived at UNH to deliver a speech in New Hampshire Hall.Ěý Lou D’... Read More
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12/03/15 - Semester in the CityStarting in the fall of 2016, UNH will be the first university to partner with the College for Social Innovation in Boston to offer semester-long internships in the city. The... Read More
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12/03/15 - Climate Change CooperationLeaders from across the globe have convened in Paris for COP21, the United Nations’ climate summit, where they are working toward a “strong climate agreement.” Here at UNH,... Read More
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12/02/15 - Nutrition Innovator Miriam Nelson Joins UNH Sustainability InstituteMiriam Nelson, a leading researcher and author on nutrition and physical activity, will become the deputy chief sustainability officer and director of the Sustainability... Read More
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12/02/15 - Multiply by TwoThe Wildcat football team just finished an inspiring season, overcoming a sluggish start to finish with an NCAA playoff berth. Last week, while classmates headed home for the... Read More
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11/29/15 - Courting SuccessIn 2014, more than 300 people in New Hampshire died from drug overdoses due, in part, to a spike in heroin use.ĚýLast month, the White House announced the allocation of $2.5... Read More
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11/24/15 - A Season of FeastingThanksgiving’s arrival this week ushers in a month of holiday celebrations and a season of tables laden with some of the most delicious and decadent foods New England has to... Read More
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11/24/15 - The Menu MakersAs New Englanders sit down to give thanks this week, their Thanksgiving tables may be filled with an abundant supply of delicious, locally grown foods thanks, in part, to... Read More



















































