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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09/21/22 - Leading By ExampleIn 2009, Aboubacar Konate ’17 arrived in Boston from his native Guinea not able to speak a single word of English. He had left his West African homeland in the midst of a military... Read More
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09/20/22 - Accelerating SuccessIt was less than four months ago that Eric Ciarla ’22 and Caleb Peffer ’22 were shaking hands with UNH President Jim Dean as they collected their diplomas at commencement. Now... Read More
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09/19/22 - Advancing Disability ServicesWith a $3M grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, UNH's Institute on Disability will continue its support of New Hampshire residents with disabilities. Read More
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09/19/22 - Outreach That’s Not OverdueĚý A new program connects UNH Extension with New Hampshire's public libraries. Read More
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09/15/22 - Crustacean ConsternationUNH researchers have documented the first-ever pair of mated blue crabs in Great Bay Estuary, with potentially serious impacts on the ecosystem. Read More
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09/07/22 - Meeting Great Bay HistoryA prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities grant will extend the work of the Great Bay Archaeological Survey to 72 K-12 teachers. Read More
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09/07/22 - Baking and QuakingWith $1.7 million in National Science Foundation funding, UNH researchers will study how climate change in the Arctic could affect earthquake-related disasters. Read More
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09/06/22 - Watching War, From a World AwayIn the first days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Olivia Babin, administrative coordinator in UNH’s languages, literatures and cultures department, couldn’t sleep.Ěý“All I did... Read More
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09/06/22 - Time to Submit Commencement NominationsUNH is accepting nominations for 2023 commencement speakers. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the university are invited to submit ideas. With the shift toĚýcollege... Read More
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09/06/22 - Ready to Ride“Ding! Ding!” The bright chiming of a bicycle bell never sounded so cheerful to Steve Pesci, special projects director for UNH Facilities. Over 20 years, Pesci has worked with... Read More


























































