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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06/28/12 - UNH Climate Researcher Wins Medal for Best Student PaperElizabeth Burakowski measures spectral albedo at a CoCoRaHS observer’s site in Bow, NH. (Photo:ĚýJim Hilt) Âé¶ąapp Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Burakowski was... Read More
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06/28/12 - The MatchmakerBrent Loy has introduced hundreds of plants to their perfect mates—and the birds and the bees had nothing to do with it. Read More
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06/21/12 - Care Packages for Students Made Easy, OnlineA new online gift-giving service started by recent UNH graduates looks to “crowdfunding” to finance its expansion to Boston. Designed for families of college students, Regaalo... Read More
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06/21/12 - Strawberry Fields...for NowJenny Jing ’13 loves strawberries, and that’s a good thing. She’s worked in the lab of professor Tom Davis, a leading strawberry genetics researcher, for three years. Read More
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06/14/12 - UNH Cooperative Extension: Supporting Farmers Markets, Saving FarmsShopping at the local farmers market may just seem like a good way to buy tasty, locally grown food and to meet your neighbors. But with help from the UNH Cooperative Extension,... Read More
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06/14/12 - UNH Wades Into Outdoor Pool IssueThe outdoor pool at UNH was built in 1938 through the Works Project Administration and has been a fixture in the Durham community for many years. In recent master... Read More
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06/07/12 - UNH Student Helps Police Launch Responsible Drinking Social Marketing CampaignThe Portsmouth Police Department has launched a responsible drinking social marketing campaign in an effort to educate those out on the town in Portsmouth about how to safely... Read More
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05/24/12 - UNH Receives $1.8 Million Grant to Help English Learners in NashuaThe Âé¶ąapp has received a $1.8 million National Professional Development grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition... Read More
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05/24/12 - Renters Feel Financial Squeeze After RecessionPercent Cost Burdened, By Householders’ Age, 2007 and 2010 More people who rent their homes are feeling the financial squeeze following the recession, with younger... Read More
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05/10/12 - The Inspiration Behind Portsmouth's Black Heritage TrailHistorian Valerie Cunningham will receive a Granite State Award at this year’s commencement. The annual award is given in recognition of outstanding contributions to the state. Read More






















































