Sustainability
UNH Earns Highest National Rating for Sustainability for Third Consecutive Time
The University of New Hampshire has once again received recognition for its ongoing and increasing sustainability achievements by achieving a platinum rating — the highest possible — under the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s STARS, Sustainability Tracking,... Read More
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11/13/24New Project Turns to Nature for Climate Resilience
With a new $6 million National Science Foundation grant, UNH will lead a Nature-based Solutions project that aims to combat climate change risks in... -
10/26/24Coastal Response Research Center Marks 20-Year NOAA Partnership
For two decades, the federal government has turned to UNH as its trusted research partner in managing and preventing oil spills and other disasters. -
09/09/24Harnessing the Power of the Sea for Renewable Energy
Could the famously predictable tides provide reliable power to coastal communities? What if the same waves that induce queasiness made aquaculture... -
07/22/24EPA Picks UNH to Lead New Stormwater Center of Excellence
UNH will lead a new Stormwater Centers of Excellence focused on cold climate challenges, in partnership with the University of Minnesota.
Recent Stories
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07/08/24 - New Agroforestry Project Studies Integration of Farming and ForestsUNH leads a new USDA-funded agroforestry project that studies integrating crop and animal farming in forested areas for enhanced food production, carbon sequestration and climate... Read More -
06/24/24 - UNH Positions Students, Businesses to Thrive in Wake of SEC Climate Disclosure RulingIn March, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted the first-ever national climate disclosure rule, a decision signifying that publicly traded companies will be... Read More -
06/04/24 - Grad Student Receives Prestigious Department of Energy Graduate Research AwardCharles Wilson, a Ph.D. candidate in chemistry, has received a prestigious graduate research award from the U.S. Department of Energy. The funding will support his research at the... Read More -
05/09/24 - Wave of Innovation: Drift-RMT Takes Home Top Holloway PrizeA team specializing in engineering and business earned the $15,000 grand prize at the 36th Paul J. Holloway Prize Innovation to Market Competition. Drift-RMT emerged victorious... Read More -
04/19/24 - Internship Makes a Difference Close to HomeSkye Loto is passionate about businesses that focus on environmental and social good. When she was looking for an internship to help her grow her hands-on experience in this area... Read More -
04/16/24 - 10 Ways UNH is Helping to Save the EarthSustainability 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... Read More -
03/08/24 - State Taps UNH for NH Outdoor Recreation Management PlanUNH researchers conducted a survey on New Hampshire residents' relationship to outdoor recreation, in support of a statewide outdoor recreation plan. Read More -
03/08/24 - Extension Support Leads to Crop Aid for NH FarmersAfter freezes in February and May of 2023 that resulted in significant fruit crop loss, UNH Extension helped NH farmers get aid. Read More -
02/20/24 - Research Will Advance U.S. Offshore Wind EnergyWith funding from the Department of Energy, UNH researchers will lead a project that aims to improve power production of offshore wind farms. Read More -
02/06/24 - New Experiential Program Connects Students to Granite State OrganizationsThe 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... Read More