UNH Today

Helping Young Inventors Find Their Creative Spark

Michael Morris has long been an advocate of the software development gig economy. A Granite Stater and tech visionary, he serves as the co-founder and chief executive officer of Torc — the nearshore intelligent talent network connecting quality remote developers with jobs. Through a vetted, AI-based, on-demand talent sourcing model, Torc is building a community that empowers developers to advance their careers.

'One of the Most Fun Experiences'

On a recent Thursday afternoon, over 100 people packed the University of New Hampshire’s Theatre II in the Memorial Union Building to watch the finals of the annual Three Minute Thesis competition. The Three Minute Thesis, or 3MT, is a competition where graduate students have three minutes to explain their research in language that is accessible to a non-specialized audience.

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 all UNH students, staff, and faculty to better understand how community members feel about the state of the university and how it can improve. Results from this research (IRB# 2023-110) will be shared with the entire UNH community and by participating, you will be able to help shape future decision-making at the university.

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 federal positions.

The PMF program “offers advanced degree holders a pathway to a permanent career appointment at a federal agency.” Finalists have one year to apply for and secure specific positions as fellows. According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 87% of recent fellows accepted a permanent or term position upon completion of the two-year program.