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STARS Platinum - the highest
rating for sustainability


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We self-generate 100% of our energy use


 

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The state's only 4-star Certified Green Restaurants® (we have 2)


STARS Platinum seal

UNH Prioritizes Sustainability Practices

We've been STARS Platinum rated since 2017 from
the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
It's a distinction of just a handful of universities and colleges in the nation to
achieve this highest level of sustainability performance.
Our practices, and successes, are a university-wide effort from faculty, staff, and students.


Learn more about our STARS Rating 

Sustainability Dual Major


UNH is one of the only universities in the country to offer a Sustainability Dual Major – a powerful experience to better understand any major from a sustainability perspective. Combine your education with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to create a more sustainable futureLearn More

 
Sustainability News & Headlines

 

Skye Loto in the woods.

Internship Makes a Difference Close to Home

Internship Makes a Difference Close to Home

Skye Loto finds flexibility with Semester for Impact

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New Experiential Program Connects Students to Granite State Organizations

New Experiential Program Connects Students to Granite State Organizations

Participants in Semester for Impact to work on environmental and social projects

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Team presentation at the Social Venture Innovation Challenge

UNH Celebrates Students and Alumni at Annual Social Venture Innovation Challenge

UNH Celebrates Students and Alumni at Annual Social Venture Innovation Challenge

Paige Balcom ’16 named 2023 Social Innovator of the Year

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