NH Listens
Granite State News Collaborative: Manchester group takes village approach to community engagement
The Granite State News Collaborative recently covered the work of grassroots nonprofit Manchester Community Action Coalition and the importance this and similar organizations play at a community level. The news outlet interviewed Michele Holt-Shannon, co-founder and director of NH Listens, who... Read More-
03/22/22
NH Public Radio: N.H. librarians learn how to lead community conversations that go beyond the book
New Hampshire Public Radio recently reported on a facilitator training offered by NH Listens to librarians located across New Hampshire. The training... -
02/28/22
Upcoming Events: NH Listens Announces New Dates for Local Lunch Box Series
NH Listens Local Lunch Box Trainings Training Session Dates: March 2: Asking Good Questions -
01/19/22
Former NH Listens Program Manager Now Serving as NH Public K-12 District Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
Andres Mejia, MCD Graduate and NH Listens Fellow A longtime University of New Hampshire employee was recently named the first Director of... -
01/10/22
Breaking Barriers: Carsey Alum Deqa Dhalac ‘13G Inaugurated as Nation’s First Somali-American Mayor
Why not me? That’s the question Deqa Dhalac ‘13G posed to herself when she first began mulling over the decision to run for political office in 2018...
Recent Stories
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06/28/21 - William W. Treat Lecture Series: Civic Health – Renewing Trust in NeighborsThe New Hampshire Institute for Civics Education recently held an interactive discussion on civic and community health with speakers Martha McCoy of Everyday Democracy and Bruce... Read More
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05/24/21 - Concord Monitor: Rundlett Middle School in Concord Sees Rise in Racial TensionThe Concord Monitor recently reported on a rise in racial tensions at a middle school in Concord. A facilitator from NH Listens – a civic engagement initiative based at the Carsey... Read More
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05/20/21 - NH Business Review: Stay, Work, EngageMichele Holt-Shannon, director and co-founder of New Hampshire Listens at the UNH Carsey School of Public Policy, was interviewed by the Granite State News Collaborative on why... Read More
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05/07/21 - Carsey School Programs and Students Received Top UNH Sustainability Awards Last YearNominate a Carsey Staff, Faculty, Student or Alum for the 2022 UNH Sustainability Awards! Learn More & Find the 2022 Nomination Form Read More
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03/08/21 - New Hampshire Union Leader: Connecting with Neighbors Strengthens DemocracyLike the rest of the United States, the diversity in New Hampshire continues to grow. The Carsey School of Public Policy’s latest “What is New Hampshire?” report shows that... Read More
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11/25/20 - NHPR: Navigating The Holidays With Civility And EmpathyCara Cargill, a NH Listens Fellow, recently joined Lizzie Post, co-president of the etiquette advice website "The Emily Post," for a discussion on how to navigate holiday... Read More
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11/12/20 - Carsey School's Serve & Learn ProgramThe Carsey School of Public Policy is proud to announce the launch of the Serve & Learn program, offering free and discounted courses to those in public service whose work has... Read More
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10/26/20 - Union Leader: As Election Looms, Voter Anxiety is HighNew Hampshire Listens director Michele Holt-Shannon told the Union Leader that she’s never seen this level of anxiety and discord prior to an election. “I think the capacity of... Read More
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10/08/20 - Union Leader: 'We the People' project brings stumbling blocks - and a path through them - to UNH campusThe Union Leader reports on one of the UNH Theatre and Dance Department's latest projects, "We the People," a series of vignettes that focus on current societal problems like... Read More
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10/05/20 - Portsmouth High students call for end of Columbus DayA report by Seacoastonline.com mentions the work of Portsmouth High School's We Speak social justice group, which is petitioning the Portsmouth City Council to rename Columbus Day... Read More