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UNH Study Shows Non-Competes Can Stifle Innovation

A UNH study cited by the Federal Trade Commission finds that stricter enforcement of non-compete agreements can lower the value of patents and discourage employee creativity, highlighting how these contracts may unintentionally hold back innovation. Read More

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  • Highly Cited
    - Highly Cited
    Two UNH faculty members — professor of sociologyÌýDavid FinkelhorÌýand professor of natural resourcesÌýSerita FreyÌý— are among the Web of Science Group’sÌý2019 Highly Cited... Read More
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    - Marian McCord of NC State Named Senior Vice Provost for Research
    Marian McCord, formerly of North Carolina State University, has been named senior vice provost for research, economic engagement and outreach. Read More
  • Smith Hall
    - Robinson Named to National Counseling BOD
    Shari Robinson, director of UNH’s Psychological and Counseling Services, has been elected to the board of directors of the Association of University and College Counseling Center. Read More
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    Psychology professor Laura Allen researches how we comprehend news.
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    - Faculty and Staff News
    In August, UNH and the university system announced that BILL POIRIER had been named chief information officer. Previously the acting commissioner and state chief information... Read More
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    - Award Winning Book
    Fredrik Meiton's book, "Electrical Palestine," is recognized with two awards. Read More
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    - Not Everything Has to Be Practical for It to Be Important
    I AM AN ACCIDENTAL PROFESSOR. I come from a little place called Mechanicsville, Virginia. My mother was the only daughter of a woman who had 13 brothers and sisters. She raised me... Read More
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    - Shoe City
    Business professors coauthor book exploring the impact shoe production had onÌýManchester's economy. Read More
  • Risks of Dot Gov
    - Risks of Dot Gov
    Maeve Dion,Ìýassistant professor of security studies, recently joined NHPR's Civics 101 podcast toÌýdiscussÌýgovernment cybersecurity in New Hampshire. Read More
  • Thompson Hall
    - Dive In and Deliver Challenge Winners
    The first winners of the newÌýDive In and DeliverÌý(D2) challenge, launched by theÌýInclusion CouncilÌýwith support from theÌýOffice of Community, Equity and Diversity, have been... Read More