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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10/15/21 - Addressing the Impacts of COVID-19 on Rural CommunitiesThe Institute for Health Policy and PracticeÌýis one of the partners of a five-year, $2.37 million grant that will help health care providers and communities address the impacts of... Read More
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10/12/21 - Research Snapshot: Spying on WildlifeUNH researchers are using trail cameras to develop more efficient and accurate ways to monitor fur bearers in New Hampshire. Read More
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10/12/21 - Discovering What's PossibleAs he noted in his commencement address to the class of 2011, it took David Cote ’76 six years to earn his degree at UNH. Indeed, the New Hampshire native’s path wasn’t always a... Read More
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10/11/21 - A Lifesaving VoyageOn Sept. 29, the Coast Guard held a small ceremony at the Portsmouth Harbor station to recognize the members of the Shoals Marine Laboratory staff for their response in rescuing a... Read More
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10/08/21 - Record FundingUNH researchers brought in $260 million in competitive funding in FY21 for projects that improve life in New HampshireÌýand beyond. Read More
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09/28/21 - Tiniest Woodland Animals Play Critical Role in Keeping Forests HealthyRobust forest growth and regeneration are critical to ensuring economic sustainability of New Hampshire's timber industry. And it is the tiniest of woodland animals that plays an... Read More
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09/17/21 - FOSTERing SuccessA UNH program that helps New Hampshire small businesses grow by accessing federal grant funding has notched its first major success. Portsmouth-based Nearview, a participant in... Read More
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09/17/21 - UNH Scientists Receive $1M to Support Critical Soil Sustainability ResearchÂé¶¹app scientists have received three grants totaling $1 million that will support research addressing urgent questions in soil sustainability and, ultimately... Read More
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09/16/21 - Research Snapshot: Protecting Great BayUNH researchers sample wastewater from treatment facilities around Great Bay to understand how contaminants flow into our environment and ultimately protect our drinking water. Read More
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09/16/21 - UNH Research Finds Witnessing Abuse of Sibling Can Lead to Mental Health IssuesA newÌýstudy from the Âé¶¹app shows children who witness the abuse of a brother or sister by a parent can be just as traumatized as those witnessing violence by... Read More























































