UNH Today

The Stewardship of Nursing

In a determined blend of ambition and creativity fueled by a love of learning, Jamie Bourgeois plays at full strength along every step of her path.

A practicing nurse midwife in New Hampshire, she placed her career on hold when her child was born. The need to remain fully engaged, however, sparked an idea for a stay-at-home business – Bourgeois Baby – using her crafting skills to design, sew and sell baby bibs online.

Creativity, Vitality, Energy: A Profile of Stephen Bird

“A big part of education is learning about the world, getting interested in the world, and making your brain a more interesting place to live for the rest of your life,†says Stephen Bird, professor of political science and incoming Director of the Carsey School of Public Policy. If his life and career are any reflection, then Bird’s mind must be a richly varied and interesting place to be.Ìı