Where Project54 Is Now

Named for the 1960s television show "Car 54 Where Are You?", Project54 was developed to operate a patrol car's radio, siren, lights, and radar with voice commands.

Faculty Potato Patch of 1917-1918

On April 16, 1917, the United States entered WWI. A month later, in an effort to supplement food supplies, UNH faculty members were growing potatoes. 

The Inspiration Behind Portsmouth's Black Heritage Trail

Historian Valerie Cunningham will receive a Granite State Award at this year’s commencement. The annual award is given in recognition of outstanding contributions to the state.

A Student in Uganda Makes Water Safe to Drink

In 2011, during a service trip to Lukodi, Uganda, Kayla Mineau was just starting to test one of the community wells when cows came up and began drinking from it.

Treading Softly

When Nancy Pearson steps onto her treadmill, she sets the speed at 1 mph. Doesn't sound like much, does it? Not like it would make any kind of difference, you might be thinking.

The Ultimate Hockey Fans

From December 2008 until February 2012, every time goalie Lindsey Minton took the ice as a member of the UNH women's hockey team, her father, Rex Minton, was in the stands. Every single time. Her...

2012 Granite State Award and Honorary Degree Recipients

A political activist and an historic preservationist are this year’s recipients of UNH's Granite State Award, given in recognition of outstanding contributions to the state. Maxine Morse, former...

Spring Break More Than Just Fun in the Sun

Matthew Toms spent his spring break in the Dominican Republic with students from the social work class he teaches.

Defying the Odds

Every year upwards of 6,000 people search for a bone marrow donor who, potentially—hopefully—can save their lives. The odds of an unrelated person being that match are about one in 20,000. Unless you...