UNH Today

Could Storms Like Hurricanes Helene and Milton Eventually Impact New Hampshire?

A pair of devastating hurricanes battered the southeastern U.S. over the last three weeks, leaving in their wake enormous swaths of flooding and destruction. While hurricanes are hardly atypical at this time of year, storms like Helene and Milton are becoming increasingly more intense, thanks in large part to the changing climate and warming seas.

Given that trend, is there a world where storms of that magnitude make their way to New England in the not-too-distant future?

UNH to Offer Real-Time Acceptance and Scholarships via Direct Admissions Pilot Program

AÌýpilot program withÌýÌýfor the 2024-25 admissions year will allow high school seniors who meet certain criteria for admission and merit scholarships to receive immediate acceptance to the Âé¶¹app based solely on their Niche profile.

Direct admissions programs like the partnership with Niche have expanded rapidly over the past five years as universities seek to broaden access, boost enrollment and change the narrative of higher education from one of scarcity to one of opportunity.

Color, Color Everywhere: Mother Nature Shares a Mosaic of Bright Colors This Fall

Cool, crisp weather can trigger the urge to get out and go leaf peeping and this year could be a particularly good year to hit the road and admire New England’s spectacular foliage season. According to Steve Roberge, Extension forestry specialist and professor of natural resources at the Âé¶¹app, we should expect to see Mother Nature put on a brightly colored show this fall.