College of Liberal Arts
UNH Researchers Help Unearth What is Believed to be King Pompey Homestead
Archaeologists at the University of New Hampshire along with a historian at Northeastern University believe they have unearthed the long-lost homestead of King Pompey, an enslaved African who won his freedom and later became one of the first Black property owners in colonial New England. “We are... Read More-
05/28/24
Discovering Ina Jane Doe
Amy Michael, assistant professor of anthropology and director of UNH’s Forensic Anthropology Identification and Recovery Lab, and true crime... -
05/28/24
UNH Celebrates Graduates With Weekend of Commencement Events
The University of New Hampshire celebrated a lively and joyful commencement weekend with seven ceremonies on the Durham campus (and one at UNH... -
05/14/24
UNH Students Take Home Three Awards at Model UN Conference
Twenty UNH students had the opportunity to rub elbows with international ambassadors and gain hands-on practice in political diplomacy during a trip... -
04/30/24
URC Celebrates a Quarter Century of Showcasing Student Research
UNH’s Undergraduate Research Conference (URC), one of the largest and most diverse events of its kind in the country, celebrated its 25th year of...
Recent Stories
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01/03/14 - Psych Alum Wins Sportmanship Award from ECACAlum Chris Zarkoskie ’12 (psychology) was honored recently with the 2013 Scotty Whitelaw Sportsmanship Award from the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). The award... Read More
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12/20/13 - The NH Holiday PollNew Hampshire’s WMUR-TV sponsored a poll, recently conducted by the UNH Survey Center, that measured New Hampshire residents’ holiday travel plans, whether or not residents plan... Read More
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12/19/13 - The Case Against SpankingMurray Straus, founder and co-director of the UNH Family Research Laboratory and professor emeritus of sociology, discusses the long-term implications of spanking. A new book by... Read More
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12/19/13 - In Their Own WordsHistory professor Jeff Bolster at the helm. View his video below. For this scholar of maritime history, grooming graduate students for careers in history has been highly... Read More
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12/17/13 - Carsey Institute: Students with a Disability More Likely to be Restrained, Secluded in SchoolDURHAM, N.H. – The restraint and seclusion of students in U.S. public schools in response to student behavior problems are used much more frequently on students with a disability... Read More
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12/13/13 - Historian Publishes Book on a Century of Environmental Diplomacy in Whaling IndustryAssociate professor of history Kurkpatrick Dorsey's new book explores the first global efforts at environmental sustainability agreements. Whales and Nations: Environmental... Read More
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12/13/13 - Music Alum Works as Composer for Video Game "Poptropica"Jeff Heim '11 is a film and video game composer currently living in Dover, N.H. He earned his bachelor's degree in music theory from the University of New Hampshire and studied... Read More
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12/11/13 - Renowned UNH Researcher on Corporal Punishment Makes Definitive Case Against Spanking in New BookDURHAM, N.H. – A new book by Murray Straus, founder and co-director of the Family Research Lab and professor emeritus of sociology at the University of New Hampshire, brings... Read More
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12/10/13 - Founding Director Sought for Carsey School of Public PolicyThe University of New Hampshire (UNH) invites applications for the Founding Director of the proposed Carsey School of Public Policy. The University is the recipient of a... Read More