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...
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01/16/18 - UNH Senior Receives Vanessa Johnson AwardUNH senior Gabrielle Greaves has been recognized for her social justice efforts. Read More
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01/16/18 - WGBH News: Not Just a Dreamer: MLK’s Legacy as a Radical PhilosopherJason Sokol joins Brandon Terry and Callie Crossley to discuss the real King and the legacy he left behind 50 years after his assassination. Read More
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01/16/18 - Survey of U.S. Catholics Shows Refreshed Enthusiasm Among WomenIn the Media Michele Dillon, professor of sociology, discusses new research findings in the National Catholic Reporter. Read More
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01/11/18 - New Hampshire Chronicle: Amy Beach Lives on at UNHStudents keep the composer’s music alive, and Bill Ross discusses the role of UNH Special Collections in preserving her legacy. Read More
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01/10/18 - The Truth About MarijuanaKaren T. Van Gundy and Michael S. Staunton co-author book distinguishing fact from fiction. Read More
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01/09/18 - Tracing the Cyclops MythPaul Robertson awarded research scholarship to Hardt Foundation, Geneva. Read More
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01/08/18 - The Washington Post: He Was America's Most Famous Pediatrician. Then Dr. Spock Attacked the Vietnam Draft.A look back at the experiences of “The Boston Five,” including UNH’s Michael Ferber. Read More
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01/08/18 - NHPR: The Heavens Might Crack: The Death and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.Jason Sokol talks about his new book and how America's fraught racial past has shaped current race relations. Read More
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01/07/18 - Casper Star Tribune: Defining 'small town' Wyoming: In the country's least populous state, what qualifies as rural?University of New Hampshire professor Ken Johnson, an expert on rural life in America, said that the definition of “rural” varies significantly depending on where one lives. “... Read More