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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09/28/23 - Primary Election Buzz Puts UNH Survey Center in National SpotlightAmusingly enough given that his professional focus is pinpointing poll numbers as precisely as possible, in the runup to New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary every four... Read More
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09/28/23 - Rare Botanical Book Collection Finds Home in UNH’s Dimond LibraryUNH’s Dimond Library is the new home of a rare botanical book collection that includes some volumes dating back as far as the 15th century, thanks to a partnership with New... Read More
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09/21/23 - NOAA Administrator Announces New Ocean Mapping Center of Excellence at UNHNOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad announced the creation of the Center of Excellence for Operational Ocean and Great Lakes Mapping at UNH during a visit to campus. Read More
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09/18/23 - Seacoast Sips of Science Brings UNH Research to the CommunitySeacoast Sips of Science brings UNH research to local breweries and other venues. Read More
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09/14/23 - Pioneering the Valuation of Priceless Environmental GoodsAs the recipient of the 2023 UNH Sustainability Institute Lifetime Achievement Award, Ju-Chin Huang was initially unsure what to think. ÌýÌý “It’s funny because this a lifetime... Read More
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09/06/23 - Research Receives $210 Million in Competitive Funding in FY23UNH received $210 million in competitive external funding in FY23, supporting research projects that improve lives in New Hampshire and beyond. Read More
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08/30/23 - uSafeUS® App Supports Student SafetyUNH tops national rankings for campus safety year after year, but like any college, it’s not immune to instances of sexual violence. UNH is also home to Prevention Innovations... Read More
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08/30/23 - Researchers Awarded Close to $3 Million to Develop Sustainable In-Space ManufacturingWith a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation, UNH researchers will explore ways to recycle cosmic debris to create a sustainable in-space manufacturing industry. Read More
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08/15/23 - Commencement Nomination Time is HereThe UNH Honorary Degree and Granite State Awards committees will soon review nominations for 2024 commencement ceremonies.Ìý Undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff,... Read More
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08/10/23 - Climate Change Has Stalled Plants’ Ability to Blunt Effects of Climate ChangeNew UNH research published in the journal Science finds that climate change is diminishing plants' ability to absorb carbon. Read More
























































