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Award recipients stand with President Elizabeth Chilton

UNH Honors Alumni at Annual Evening of Distinction Celebration

The University of New Hampshire held its signature annual celebration of service and philanthropy with the Evening of Distinction ceremony Oct. 17, doling out five awards to UNH graduates making a difference in the state and beyond. Craig ’73 and Linda ’71 Rydin received the Hubbard Award for... Read More

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