Local Leadership
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 town center that incorporates many miles of existing trails. Read More-
12/18/25
Science Meets Shoreline
In New Hampshire, the wellness of freshwater bodies is largely managed by watershed associations. While those associations are often rich with... -
12/02/25
New UNH Certificate Prepares Social Workers to Support Student Mental Health
UNH is launching a new online Trauma-Informed School Social Work Graduate Certificate in spring 2026 to help address New Hampshire’s shortage of... -
11/18/25
For Older Adults Without Children, Friendship Can Be a Lifeline
UNH research finds older adults without children experience more loneliness, but strong friendships significantly reduce it. Marital status also... -
11/03/25
UNH Researchers Harness AI to Discover Magnetic Materials
Study authors Suman Itani, a PH.D. student in physics (left) and postdoctoral researcher Yibo Zhang. Photo by Jiadong Zang. Magnets are at the core...
Recent Stories
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09/22/16 - Capturing The VoteThe trend of voters taking pictures of their completed ballots in the voting booth and then posting them on social media is illegal in many states, including New Hampshire, where... Read More
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09/21/16 - Blue and White Makes GreenWhen it comes to sustainability, it’s not easy being green. It takes a “long-term, enduring commitment,” according to Tom Kelly, chief sustainability officer and founding... Read More
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09/20/16 - Estuarine ExpertiseThis National Estuaries Week is a fitting time to shine a light on the work of estuary champion David Burdick, interim director of UNH’s Jackson Estuarine Laboratory. Read More
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09/12/16 - Remembering Murray StrausCampus and community members are invited to a Sept. 22 memorial honoring his life and work. Read More
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09/09/16 - A Tough Ride for a Good CauseWhat Nate Maher ’99 and a group of his college buddies are about to undertake could be a grueling, painful endeavor: cycling for 100 miles in a single day for a good cause. Read More
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09/08/16 - Stars in Their FieldsWater. Energy. Sustainability. They’re in the headlines almost every week — and addressing these global issues is the basis for award-winning research by UNH graduate students. In... Read More
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09/07/16 - Aptitude for DiscoveryOn a sunny summer morning at Kennett High School in North Conway, New Hampshire, 17 middle school girls click away at their computer keyboards. Read More
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09/07/16 - Building BridgesTo locals, it’s known as “the middle bridge.” When it is finally complete, the replacement for the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge that spans the Piscataqua River between Portsmouth,... Read More
























































