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University of New Hampshire research is proposing a novel solution to address inequities in welfare fund allocation, potentially increasing societal impact while eliminating disparities.

Researchers Propose Equitable Solution for Allocating Welfare Funds

Subsidy welfare programs are critical in ensuring that economically disadvantaged individuals and families can access essential services such as child care, education, healthcare and housing. However, current funds allocation formulas may fail to ensure equitable outcomes across different service... Read More

Recent Stories

  • Chanda Prescod-Weinstein looks at the camera in front of a painting
    - Literary Luminary
    The LA Times Book Prize in science and technology went to Chanda Prescod-Weinstein for "The Disordered Cosmos." Read More
  • The Stordalen mire in Abisko, Sweden, a subarctic region where Assistant Professor Jessica Ernakovich has collected data on soil microbes in permafrost.
    - Microbial Ecologist Honored with CAREER Award
    The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently recognized Jessica Ernakovich, assistant professor of natural resources and the environment, with a prestigious $1.1 million CAREER... Read More
  • Image of student with faculty mentors
    - A Powerful Team
    A convergence of expertise, commitment and experience, the online UNH Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Project is the catalyst for creating a powerful team of... Read More
  • Students getting haircuts in Lundholm Gym
    - Styled Up
    Three barbers from D’Cachet Barber Shop in Roslindale, Massachusetts, visited UNH on Tuesday as part of a diversity, equity and inclusion event that offered free haircuts to... Read More
  • Students walking on campus
    - Kick-starting Carbon Footprint Analysis
    Faculty and staff at UNH’s Changemaker Collaborative have been awarded a grant of $27,540 from the Henry David Thoreau Foundation to help fund a clinic centered around carbon... Read More
  • Image of student finalists for 2022 3MT
    - 3MT Challenge Reaches New Heights
    For the first time since 2019, University of New Hampshire graduate students were able to stand on stage live in front of an audience and compete in the 3 Minute Thesis... Read More
  • Student receiving a haircut.
    - Bringing Cuts to Campus
    UNH will be hosting three barbers from Boston on April 19 who will offer free haircuts to students – catering to all hair types and styles – in a return to a diversity, equity and... Read More
  • Photo of long traffic lines in the White Mountain National Forest in NH
    - COVID-Fueled Recreation
    UNH research led by assistant professor of recreation management and policy Michael Ferguson found a dramatic increase during the pandemic of visitors to the parks and protected... Read More
  • Underwater image of SCUBA diver and coral and sponges
    - Genomic Time Machine
    Looking at the microbiome of sponges, UNH researchers have developed a “genomic time machine” that could predict aspects of coral reef and ocean ecosystems through hundreds of... Read More
  • UNH Nursing Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Ann Kelley
    - UNH Nursing Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Ann Kelley
    On March 31, UNH department of nursing alumni, students, faculty and staff joined the family of Ann Kelley to celebrate her life and many contributions to UNH. Read More