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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03/19/19 - UNH Law Among Top 5 for Intellectual PropertyThe UNH School of Law joins Stanford, UC Berkeley and NYU law schools as members of the exclusive “Top 5” law schools for the study of intellectual property.ĚýĚý Read More
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03/19/19 - Under the Starry FlagIn a new book, Lucy Salyer explores the history of expatriation rights. Read More
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03/18/19 - Partners in ResearchUNH President James Dean and senior vice provost for research Jan Nisbet introduce this issue of Spark. Read More
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03/17/19 - Bridging the GapTwo partnerships between UNH and public officials are addressing infrastructure challenges in New Hampshire's Seacoast region. Read More
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03/17/19 - Fishing for FortunesFrom the icy waters of the Gulf of Maine to clean drinking water in East Africa, UNH innovations enhance economic opportunities. Read More
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03/16/19 - On the PATH to HealthNortheast Passage, UNH's nationally recognized therapeutic recreation and adaptive sports program, is partnering with veterans and veterans' organizations. Read More
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03/16/19 - Watershed WisdomWhen it comes to tackling the complex environmental challenges New Hampshire communities frequently face, developing productive partnerships with academic researchers is often an... Read More
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03/15/19 - Investing in Our YouthPartnerships at UNH's Institute on Disability and education department bring research into schools and healthcare facilities. Read More
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03/14/19 - Indigenous New HampshireTwo members of the Cowasuck band of Pennacook Abenaki People are working with UNH researchers and students to give their history a new voice. Read More
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03/14/19 - A Closing InquiryJames W. Dean Jr., who became UNH's 20th president in June 2018, speaks with senior vice provost for research Jan Nisbet about partnerships, research and his vision for UNH. Read More























































