Warm Up the Winter in Wildcat Style with a Gift to UNH by Dec. 31

We are always moved by the spirit of giving present throughout our generous UNH community, and as the holiday season approaches, we’re grateful to reflect on the impact that generosity has for all...

Carol Shea-Porter Honored as 2024 Pettee Medal Recipient

Some might say Carol Shea-Porter’s first political campaign is especially memorable because it carried her into Congress as the first woman ever elected to federal office by the state of New...

Could Microplastics Be a Problem for New Hampshire's Estuaries?

At the University of New Hampshire, Bonnie Brown, professor of ecological genetics, and Gregg Moore, associate professor of coastal restoration and resilience, along with two graduate students and...

Craig and Linda Rydin Receive 2024 Hubbard Award

Craig and Linda Rydin both arrived at UNH as first-year students, making the adjustment to life on a college campus from the small industrial city of Berlin in northern New Hampshire. They thrived...

Student Interns Experience the Full Operation at the Mount Washington Cog Railway

UNH Engineering interns Will Callery ’25 and Tatum Vansicklen ’25 gained practical experience and got an up-close look at the inner workings of the Mount Washington Cog Railway in New Hampshire’s...

Crowds Flock to Annual UDay Celebration

One of the signature events of the fall semester each year, University Day (UDay) drew another enthusiastic crowd to Main Street on Sept. 5. The celebration gave the UNH community the chance to...

Move-In Days 2024 Welcome Wildcats to Campus

Students and their families flooded campus with energy and emotion during move-in days, marking the official end of summer vacation and the start of the fall semester. The whole campus was bustling...

Wildcats Flock to Campus to Celebrate Spring Reunion 2024

Incoming President Chilton Looking Forward to Immersing Herself in UNH Community

Hear from several members of the presidential search committee as they illustrate in their own words what made Chilton the ideal candidate for UNH, and hear from Chilton herself as she details what...

A Message on the Significance of Juneteenth From Kenneth Holmes

Kenneth Holmes, senior vice provost for student life at UNH, reflects on the significance of Juneteenth. Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of...

The (603) Challenge Celebrates Yet Another Record-Setting Year

Once again, the entire UNH community stepped up in record-setting ways during this year's (603) Challenge, helping UNH raise more than $3.2 million over five days — the most money ever raised during...

10 Ways UNH is Helping to Save the Earth

Sustainability and a planet-friendly ethos have long been core UNH values. The university is home to the country’s first endowed Sustainability Institute, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in...

Celebrating a Decade of Impact with The (603) Challenge

The (603) Challenge, UNH's signature annual fundraiser, is celebrating a decade of impact this year. Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate! The 10th annual (603) Challenge is taking place...

Was Structure a Factor in Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse?

UNH professor of civil and environmental engineering Erin Bell comments on the construction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

UNH Once Again Well Represented on '40 Under Forty' List

The University of New Hampshire was once again strongly represented on the Union Leader’s annual 40 Under Forty award list this year, with eight state residents to have earned undergraduate or...

Celebrating Startups with UNH Roots for National Entrepreneurship Week

In recognition of National Entrepreneurship Week (Feb. 11-17), the University of New Hampshire is celebrating the innovative startups driving the state and country’s economy – paying special tribute...

New Experiential Program Connects Students to Granite State Organizations

The University of New Hampshire has launched Semester for Impact, a new initiative that pairs UNH undergraduates with Granite State organizations to support projects related to positive environmental...

UNH Earns Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement

The University of New Hampshire has been chosen as one of 40 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification in recognition of its “institutional...

UNH Experts Share How to Safely View Upcoming Solar Eclipse

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will travel across the U.S. The northern part of New Hampshire will be among the portions of the country in the path of totality, when the moon completely...

Leadership, Energy of Cookman Twins 'Raises the Bar' for Field Hockey Team

Tamera and Tasmin Cookman of London, England have been playing field hockey since they were six years old. They were scouted by a handful of American colleges, but the Cookmans found their home and...

From New Hampshire to Maryland: A Kiwiberry Road Trip

UNH's kiwiberry research gets a boost from a new NE SARE grant, advancing regional agriculture with innovative, sustainable farming practices.

First-Generation Students Proudly Blazing Their Own Trails at UNH

First-generation college students: You are not alone! The University of New Hampshire has a broad network of students, alums, faculty and staff who have walked in your shoes. We spoke with some...

Fieldwork Safety Program Recognized for Excellence

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities honored UNH's research fieldwork safety program with an award.

UNH Legacy Cucurbit Program Thriving Under New Leadership

UNH's cucurbit program leads in developing disease-resistant squash, pumpkins, and melons, blending 80+ years of science with innovative genetics.

Rutmans Honored with Hubbard Award

Morgan ’84 and Tara Rutman were named the recipients of the Hubbard Family Award for Service to Philanthropy at this year's annual Evening of Distinction event, held last month.

A Global Exchange: COLSA Summer Scholars Engage in Ag Sciences

Explore how the University of New Hampshire's College of Life Sciences and Agriculture bridges students to global opportunities through experiential learning and research.

Bolstering Fish and Dairy Consumption in the Granite State

UNH research enhances SNAP, supporting NH's vulnerable communities through tailored nutrition education, fresh food access, and improved public health.

Faculty Excellence 2023 Honors Outstanding UNH Educators

Every year, a chosen few of UNH’s outstanding faculty members from each college and school receive Faculty Excellence Awards in recognition of their achievements in teaching, scholarship and service...

‘Proud Wildcats’: Deciduous Owners Partner with UNH on New Brew

Frank Zagami ’00 and Maryann Zagami ’99 have conceived and brewed numerous distinctive beers in the eight years since the husband-and-wife team opened Deciduous Brewing in Newmarket. They take pride...

Primary Election Buzz Puts UNH Survey Center in National Spotlight

Amusingly enough given that his professional focus is pinpointing poll numbers as precisely as possible, in the runup to New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary every four years, Andrew Smith,...

NOAA Administrator Announces New Ocean Mapping Center of Excellence at UNH

NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad announced the creation of the Center of Excellence for Operational Ocean and Great Lakes Mapping at UNH during a visit to campus.

UDay 2023 Kicks Off Fall Semester

UNH's annual University Day (UDay) celebration helped kick off the fall semester Thursday, Sept. 7, with hundreds braving the late-summer heat to experience expanded festivities throughout the day....

Max Brosmer Wants to be a Wildcat for Life

Max Brosmer had to travel a long way from his Georgia home to attend UNH, but he quickly fell in love with the Wildcat community, and he’s been making an impact since the day he arrived — on the...

UNH Experience Inspires McGregor ’95 to 'Fulfill My Purpose' as a Doctor

Alyson McGregor ’95 graduated from UNH knowing she was “fulfilling my purpose” by becoming a doctor, and she credits UNH with providing the education and environment that made that career a reality....

UNH to Lead Clean Energy Technical Assistance Partnership

UNH has been selected to lead an initiative that aims to support the region’s large energy users — industrial, commercial and institutional — in adopting clean energy technologies.

Jackie MacMullan ’82 Reflects on Finding Her Voice at UNH

UNH is where Jackie MacMullan ’82 truly discovered her confidence and drive. The award-winning sports journalist addressed the College of Liberal Arts Class of 2023 at commencement this spring,...

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Shape UNH Experience for Hayes '23

Maggie Hayes '23 had the opportunity to hone a variety of research skills as an undergraduate at UNH, an experience that highlighted her time on campus and culminated with a presentation at the 2023...

USNH To See Significant Boost in State Support Under New Budget

The University System of New Hampshire (USNH) will exceed $200 million in biennial state support for the first time since fiscal years 2010-11 as a result of a state budget recently signed by Gov....

UNH Hosts Government Power Researchers

Last week (June 6 – 8, 2023), UNH hosted federal government researchers for a meeting of the Interagency Advanced Power Group, a federal organization that strives to share information and increase...

The Significance of Honoring Juneteenth

Shari Robinson, assistant vice provost for student life at UNH, shares why she feels it’s so important for our university community and the New Hampshire Seacoast community to pause and honor...

UNH Celebrates More Than 3,000 Grads at Commencement

The University of New Hampshire sent off more than 3,000 graduates at seven commencement ceremonies this year, hosting the celebrations inside the Whittemore Center over a festive weekend May 19-21.

Research at UNH Brings 'Bigger Picture' into Focus for Senior

As a UNH student researcher, Isabella Collamati learned that not all research takes place in a lab and that concern for a single species can have a ripple effect to transform the planet. She explored...

Sullivan's Passions for Research and Running Intersect at UNH

UNH’s status as an R1 research university caught Violet Sullivan’s eye as a prospective student, and as a student researcher she realized exactly what it meant. A competitive distance runner,...

Northeast Passage Receives $25,000 Pledge from Kennebunk Savings

Northeast Passage has received a $25,000 commitment from Kennebunk Savings to support its programming in 2023, including adaptive sports programs for people with disabilities, active aging programs...

Take the Campus Climate Survey by April 21

The 2023 edition of UNH’s Campus Climate Survey has launched! This important survey commissioned by the Office of Community, Equity and Diversity is conducted only very rarely and is being sent to...

Swapping Classrooms for Cow Barns

In the student-led, two-semester CREAM course, students gain hands-on experience caring for dairy cows and managing and participating in everything from herd health to dairy production to in-class...

Three UNH Grad Students Named Finalists for Federal Fellowship

Three UNH students have been selected as finalists for the 2023 Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, opening the door to possible two-year, full-time...

UNH Sets Pettaway on Path to Professional Success, Personal Growth

Alana Pettaway’s mechanical engineering degree from the University of New Hampshire landed her a job as an industrial engineer at Pratt & Whitney — while also teaching her to welcome new...

UNH Grads Fill Up '40 Under Forty' List

The University of New Hampshire was well-represented on the Union Leader’s annual 40 Under Forty award list this year, with current and former undergraduate and graduate students making up nearly one...

Embrace NH Tour Takes UNH Leaders into Granite State Communities

Members of UNH's senior leadership team set out on a tour last November that took them all over New Hampshire to meet with Granite Staters, exploring the ways UNH’s partnerships are making a...