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Carriage Towne News: Weekend Food Programs Lead to Higher Student Test Scores

Research published by the Carsey School and authored byÌýMichael Kurtz, a professor at Lycoming College, andÌýKaren Conway and Robert Mohr, Professors of Economics at UNH's Paul College of Business & Economics,Ìýwas recently mentioned in the New Hampshire-based Carriage Towne News. Their research found that weekend backpack food programs – that provide easy-to-prepare meals to children to eat outside of school – help economically disadvantaged students and result in increases in math and reading test scores among primary school students.

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Helping Hands Abound

It’s not unusual for college students to worry about paying for tuition, room, board and books, especially here in New Hampshire, where average student loan debt is among the highest in the country. But a recent survey shows that a surprising number of UNH students also struggle to afford day-to-day essentials – food, shelter and transportation to and from campus or a job.

No Small Connection

The Small Family Community Fellowship was recently established to provide opportunities for New Hampshire students to apply what they learn in the classroom to important needs at the local level. Through paid positions with community organizations and businesses, these fellowships combine students’ academic pathways with service to enhance both student growth and the common good.