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Scott Ripley
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Why Do Ginkgo Trees Drop All Their Leaves at Once? A UNH Expert Explains
Why do ginkgo trees drop all their leaves at once? And what does UNH’s iconic James Hall ginkgo tell us about how frost is coming later in the fall?ĚýSerita Frey, professor of natural resources and... -
An Aerial Tour of UNH's Peak Fall Foliage
Pops of color explode throughout campus everyĚýfall, making it perhaps the most beatiful time of year at UNH. As the leaves continue to drop, join us for an aerial tour of some of the prettiest scenic... -
Pumpkin Pie Myth-Busting and More Cucurbit Knowledge From a UNH Expert
With Halloween right around the corner and Thanksgiving pie season close on its heels, we asked a UNH expert to drop some knowledge about pumpkins. -
Wildcats Supporting Wildcats: Take Part in the UNH Winter Coat Drive
As winter approaches, join UNH in helping those in our communities who may need some help staying warm this year.ĚýThe Basic Needs Support program, UNH Athletics, UNH Parent's Council, the Office of... -
How to Check Your Dog for Ticks
UNH Extension tick expert Shyloh Favreau shares some tick tips for protecting your pets. -
UNH Contributes to Two Teams Chosen as Finalists for NSF Innovation Program
Two teams featuring Â鶹app participants — one focused on sustainable seafood and another on precision forest management — are among the 15 finalists for the U.S. Regional... -
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Take a Peek Behind the Scenes With an L.L. Bean Intern
JoinĚýUNH marketing major Matt Solan as he shows us around L.L. Bean, where he completed aĚýsummer internship this year. Solan helped create content for a variety of channels, including Instagram,... -
Take a Video Tour of Shoals Marine Laboratory
Take a tour of the Shoals Marine Laboratory, located on the rugged, beautiful Appledore Island off the coast of Maine and New Hampshire. Aimee Bousquet, a marine, estuarine, and freshwater biology... -
The Research Behind New Hampshire’s Outdoor Recreational Experience
UNH recreation researchers help New Hampshire balance the economic benefits of booming outdoor recreation with challenges like overcrowding, climate change, and public health risks. Their work... -
Welcome, Wildcats: Campus Energized With Arrival of Students
Campus sprung to lifeĚýwith the arrival of students and their families for move-in weekend beginning Aug. 21, signaling the start of a new academic year. A welcoming crew of Wildcats - including the... -
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Sharks Aren't Lingering in Local Waters, UNH Researchers Find
White sharks appear to be using New Hampshire waters as “a bit of a highway to get further up the coast,” says researcher Nathan Furey, a conclusion based on data gathered from a partnership with the... -
Video Highlights from Spring Reunion 2025
Spring reunion once again drew hundreds of Wildcats back to campus to visit with old friends and classmates during a weekend of festivities, and we compiled plenty of the hugs, smiles and celebratory... -
UNH Helps Feed Seacoast By Donating Locally Grown Fish to Gather Food Pantry
The Center for Sustainable Seafood Systems at the Â鶹app has donated close to 60 pounds of smoked steelhead trout to Gather, a nonprofit that helps feed those experiencing hunger... -
Donors Lead UNH to Another Record-Setting (603) Challenge
The UNH community rallied together to once again make this year’s (603) Challenge a record-setting success, with more than 11,800 donors combining to raise more than $3.6 million for the university... -
UNH Research Explores How Narratives Influence Rural Youth Migration
Could changing the narrative help New Hampshire retain more young people? While it’s not the only factor, research from UNH suggests that cultural narratives significantly influence how rural youth... -
Rural Americans Face Heavy Burden Accessing Social Security Benefits and Information
Low access to local Social Security Administration field offices burden rural residents with "red tape and paperwork." -
The (603) Challenge is Right Around the Corner
The (603) Challenge is fast approaching! UNH's signature annual fundraiser kicks off April 8 and runs through April 11. There are so many ways to get involved and ensure your gift makes the biggest... -
UNHInnovation Brings Big Ideas to Local and Global Communities
Innovation thrives at UNH, where companies come from around New Hampshire and across the globe to accelerate and collaborate. UNHInnovation (UNHI) makes that work possible, enablingĚýbusiness and... -
UNH Graduates, Faculty Featured Prominently in Annual '40 Under Forty' List
The Â鶹app was prominently represented on the Union Leader’s annual 40 Under Forty award list for 2025, with eight Granite State residents with ties to UNH earning recognition in... -
UNH Receives $3 Million to Expand Global Impact of Sustainable Seafood Program
Thanks to a $3 million gift, the Â鶹app’s Center for Sustainable Seafood Systems will expand its global reach by creating an educational program that will focus on community-... -
What’s Next: UNH Experts Forecast Key Industry Trends for the New Year
As the new year begins, industries are bracing for transformative changes driven by innovation, sustainability and emerging technologies. Experts from the Â鶹app are offering... -
Warm Up the Winter in Wildcat Style with a Gift to UNH by Dec. 31
We are always moved by the spirit of giving present throughout our generous UNH community, and as the holiday season approaches, we’re grateful to reflect on the impact that generosity has for all... -
Carol Shea-Porter Honored as 2024 Pettee Medal Recipient
Some might say Carol Shea-Porter’s first political campaign is especially memorable because it carried her into Congress as the first woman ever elected to federal office by the state of New... -
Could Microplastics Be a Problem for New Hampshire's Estuaries?
At the Â鶹app, Bonnie Brown, professor of ecological genetics, and Gregg Moore, associate professor of coastal restoration and resilience, along with two graduate students and... -
Craig and Linda Rydin Receive 2024 Hubbard Award
Craig and Linda Rydin both arrived at UNH as first-year students, making the adjustment to life on a college campus from the small industrial city of Berlin in northern New Hampshire. They thrived... -
Student Interns Experience the Full Operation at the Mount Washington Cog Railway
UNH Engineering interns Will Callery ’25 and Tatum Vansicklen ’25 gained practical experience and got an up-close look at the inner workings of the Mount Washington Cog Railway in New Hampshire’s... -
Crowds Flock to Annual UDay Celebration
One of the signature events of the fall semester each year, University Day (UDay) drew another enthusiastic crowd to Main StreetĚýon Sept. 5. The celebration gave the UNH community the chance to... -
Move-In Days 2024 Welcome Wildcats to Campus
Students and their families flooded campus with energy and emotion during move-in days, marking the official end of summer vacation and the start of the fall semester. The whole campus was bustling... -
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Incoming President Chilton Looking Forward to Immersing Herself in UNH Community
Hear from several members of the presidential search committee as they illustrate in their own words what made Chilton the ideal candidate for UNH, and hear from Chilton herself as she details what... -
A Message on the Significance of Juneteenth From Kenneth Holmes
Kenneth Holmes, senior vice provost for student life at UNH,Ěýreflects on the significance of Juneteenth. Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of... -
The (603) Challenge Celebrates Yet Another Record-Setting Year
Once again, the entire UNH community stepped up in record-setting ways during this year's (603) Challenge, helping UNH raise more than $3.2 million over five days — the most money ever raised during... -
10 Ways UNH is Helping to Save the Earth
Sustainability and a planet-friendly ethos have long been core UNH values.ĚýThe university is home to the country’s first endowed Sustainability Institute, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in... -
Celebrating a Decade of Impact with The (603) Challenge
The (603) Challenge, UNH's signature annual fundraiser, is celebrating a decade of impact this year. Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate! The 10th annual (603) Challenge is taking place... -
Was Structure a Factor in Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse?
UNH professor of civil and environmental engineering Erin Bell comments on the construction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. -
UNH Once Again Well Represented on '40 Under Forty' List
The Â鶹app was once again strongly represented on the Union Leader’s annual 40 Under Forty award list this year, with eight state residents to have earned undergraduate or... -
Celebrating Startups with UNH Roots for National Entrepreneurship Week
In recognition of National Entrepreneurship Week (Feb.Ěý11-17), the Â鶹app is celebrating the innovative startups driving the state and country’s economy – paying special tribute... -
New Experiential Program Connects Students to Granite State Organizations
The Â鶹app has launched Semester for Impact, a new initiative that pairs UNH undergraduates with Granite State organizations to support projects related to positive environmental... -
UNH Earns Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement
The Â鶹app has been chosen as one of 40 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification in recognition of its “institutional... -
UNH Experts Share How to Safely View Upcoming Solar Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will travel across the U.S. The northern part of New Hampshire will be among the portions of the country in the path of totality, when the moon completely... -
Leadership, Energy of Cookman Twins 'Raises the Bar' for Field Hockey Team
Tamera and Tasmin Cookman of London, England have been playing field hockey since they were six years old. They wereĚýscouted by a handful of American colleges, but the Cookmans found their home and... -
From New Hampshire to Maryland: A Kiwiberry Road Trip
UNH's kiwiberry research gets a boost from a new NE SARE grant, advancing regional agriculture with innovative, sustainable farming practices. -
First-Generation Students Proudly Blazing Their Own Trails at UNH
First-generation college students: You are not alone! The Â鶹app has a broad network of students, alums, faculty and staff who have walked in your shoes. We spoke with some... -
Fieldwork Safety Program Recognized for Excellence
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities honored UNH's research fieldwork safety program with an award. -
UNH Legacy Cucurbit Program Thriving Under New Leadership
UNH's cucurbit program leads in developing disease-resistant squash, pumpkins, and melons, blending 80+ years of science with innovative genetics. -
Rutmans Honored with Hubbard Award
Morgan ’84 and Tara Rutman were named the recipients of theĚýHubbard Family Award for Service to Philanthropy at this year's annual Evening of Distinction event, held last month. -
A Global Exchange: COLSA Summer Scholars Engage in Ag Sciences
Explore how the Â鶹app's College of Life Sciences and Agriculture bridges students to global opportunities through experiential learning and research. -
Bolstering Fish and Dairy Consumption in the Granite State
UNH research enhances SNAP, supporting NH's vulnerable communities through tailored nutrition education, fresh food access, and improved public health.
