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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04/08/15 - In Memoriam—Stacey Ward Cole ’41Stacey Cole’s resonant voice fell silent on November 30, 2014, when he passed away at Red Crow Farm, his home in West Swanzey, N.H. He had owned and operated the farm since 1941... Read More
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04/08/15 - In Memoriam—Thomas Edwards Kirkbride ’53After graduating with an ROTC commission as a second lieutenant, Thomas Kirkbride was posted in Germany with the U.S. Air Force. The experience sparked his interest in... Read More
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04/08/15 - The Hidden Gems of Ham SmithĚý Artist George Lloyd was on a mission to find a “real” farmer. It was the spring of 1939, and, having been commissioned to paint a mural about agriculture that would cover one... Read More
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04/01/15 - Paying it ForwardInto one’s life a little rain will fall, or so they say. For college seniors, the problem is more often financial drought — it's a time when scholarship funds dry up and student... Read More
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04/01/15 - Mr. Spence Goes to WashingtonUNH astrophysicist Harlan E. Spence was one of four panelists at a Capitol Hill briefing Tuesday, March 24, on “super storms” that can have profound effects on America's economy,... Read More
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04/01/15 - Stable LivingLinsey Phelan '15 with Icing on the Cake, one of her favorite horses, at the UNH horse barns Ěý From inside her apartment, Linsey Phelan '15 can hear the thundering of horses’... Read More
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03/31/15 - Ahead of the GameGareth Morgan ’04 ’06G grew up in North Andover, Mass. He spent afternoons playing soccer with kids from the Puerto Rican and Dominican families who lived in the city and spent... Read More
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03/31/15 - UNH Geologist Identifies New Source of Methane for Gas Hydrates in ArcticĚý Research led by a UNH professor has identified a new source of methane for gas hydrates — ice-like substances found in sediment that trap methane within the crystal structure of... Read More
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03/26/15 - Medal of Honor Recipient is 
2015 Commencement SpeakerRyan Pitts received the Medal of Honor at the White House on July 21, 2014. The ninth living recipient of the Medal of Honor for his combat actions in Afghanistan, former U.S.... Read More
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03/25/15 - The Beat Goes OnShe gets it from her mother, who got it from her mother, who got it from her mother who, yes, got it from her mother. Count them: five generations of music teachers passing on the... Read More























































