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Eleven Ways UNH is Helping Communities be Environmentally Friendly

UNH researchers are partnering with local communities, farmers and residents to make the Earth a better place, often using participatory science to directly involve the public in the process. As Earth Day approaches on April 22, here are 10 ways UNH — home to the country’s first endowed... Read More

Recent Stories

  • UNH Dairy Research Report
    - UNH Dairy Research Report
    The 2021 UNH Dairy Research Report, which presents the latest dairy research conducted at the Âé¶¹app is available electronicallyÌıfrom tthe NH Agricultural... Read More
  • Student researcher stands at edge of stream in Arctic Sweden.
    - Transforming Students Into Climate Leaders
    Three National Science Foundation grants provide international climate change research opportunities for students. Read More
  • Powered by the Sea
    - Powered by the Sea
    UNH will lead the new Atlantic MarineÌı Energy Center, focusing on research to address renewable ocean energy, with aÌı nearly $10M award from the Department of Energy. Read More
  • UNH scientists are investigating supplementation of dairy cow diets with seaweed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve milk quality and animal health.
    - UNH Scientists Share $13M in Grants to Study Benefits of Feeding Dairy Cows Seaweeds
    Most people are unlikely to associate seaweed with dairy production. But Âé¶¹app scientists will be working to change that, sharing two grants totaling nearly... Read More
  • Campus photo at UNH
    - Still Seeing STARS
    The Âé¶¹app has achieved a renewed platinum rating—the highest possible under the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE... Read More
  • Eelgrass in Great Bay Estuary
    - Giving Eelgrass an Edge
    UNH researchers received a new NOAA grant that aims to improve the health of eelgrass in Great Bay. Read More
  • Woodland animals such as mice play an essential role in keeping forests healthy and thriving.
    - Tiniest Woodland Animals Play Critical Role in Keeping Forests Healthy
    Robust 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
  • Sustainable Recognition
    - Sustainable Recognition
    UNH was once again selected to The Princeton Review’s Green College Honor Roll for 2022, marking the 14th consecutive year that the university has achieved such status. Read More
  • jackie_Harris
    - Inspired to make an impact
    Inspired by one city’s commitment to address climate change, Jackie Harris ’23 served as an intern this summer in Keene, New Hampshire on a team aimed at reducing the water and... Read More
  • Two people fly a drone on a rocky coast
    - FOSTERing Success
    A 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