University of New Hampshire President Elizabeth Chilton was one of seven UNH faculty and staff members named to the 2025 New Hampshire 200 list, released earlier this month by NH Business Review (NHBR).

Students in UNH’s communication sciences and disorders program have the benefit of utilizing state-of-the-art audio recording equipment in the College of Health and Human Service’s (CHHS) recently established listening lab, a resource made possible in large part by gifts from donors.

Over the summer, through the Winant Fellowship, Jaida Michetti interned at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center where she learned how she can serve her community. Her time at the hospital was not only educational but impacted the lives of the patients she worked with. 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for some, but for others, the holidays can be challenging. Instead of a time of joy and celebration, the season can be a source of sadness and depression, especially if they are missing a loved one or find themselves alone. Katie Godshall, a clinical assistant professor in social work and expert in the field of mental health, says the first step is to realize that these feelings are perfectly normal.

When you think of airline policies, you might picture baggage fees or seat upgrades. But a recurring topic in the industry raises a different question: Could passenger weight play a role in ticket pricing as airlines explore ways to reduce emissions and fuel use? While it’s a polarizing topic, the idea of weight-based pricing touches on some key concerns for airlines—specifically, the balance between environmental impact and customer fairness. This concept has yet to gain traction with most airlines due to ethical concerns. However, some experts note that it may offer a pathway toward making air travel more eco-friendly. 

Fans once again filled the Whittemore Center at Key Auto Group Complex for the annual White Out the Whitt showdown with rival Maine on Friday, Nov. 22, as a sellout crowd was on hand for the early-season Border Battle.

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 Wildcats. That spirit is as strong as ever this year, as our donors continue to make UNH a truly transformational place for our students.

Mikayla Tobin was one of 12 social work students from UNH’s College of Health and Human Services who spent almost two weeks in Ireland last summer as part of a social work department bi-annual trip, visiting social service agencies, trauma centers and universities.

Explore how Associate Professor David Plachetzki combines genetics, computational biology, and SCUBA fieldwork to uncover the origins of animal sensory systems.

Like many seniors, Aidan Hughes ’24 felt some apprehension as he approached his final semester as an information systems and business analytics student at the UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics. But he didn’t know then that his capstone project with Marmon Aerospace & Defense was about to lead to his first full-time job after college.