NH Impact
UNH Receives USDA Grant to Boost Climate-Resilient Farming Practices
UNH receives USDA grant to explore crop row orientation and cover cropping strategies, aiming to boost climate-resilient farming practices and enhance soil health. Read More-
06/19/24
Microplastics in Estuaries
Estuaries in New England are crucial for wildlife and aquaculture, but microplastics pose a growing threat. UNH researchers are studying microplastic... -
06/17/24
Aquatic Plants Could Help Reduce Water Pollution
Tiny aquatic plants called duckweed and their microbes could be engineered to cleanse chemicals from runoff water. Anna O'Brien's research at UNH... -
06/07/24
Best Radicchio Varieties for New England Farmers
Granite State farmers can boost sustainability by adding high-demand radicchio to their crops, and research at UNH is aiding that effort by... -
05/20/24
Regenerating Northern Oak Forests Using Prescribed Fire
Research at UNH explores prescribed fire to boost Northern red oak regeneration, ensuring its ecological and economic benefits in New England's...
Recent Stories
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03/11/22 - The Washington Post: 2020 Census undercounted Latinos, Blacks and Native Americans, bureau estimates showNew data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that the 2020 Census missed counting Hispanics, Blacks, and other minority groups and overcounted Whites and Asians. The undercount... Read More
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03/09/22 - Water WorksNew research has found that watershed size plays a major role in a river network’s ability to filter certain pollutants. The findings both further our understanding of which... Read More
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03/07/22 - Serving Today's SeniorsThe UNH nursing department has an excellent history of faculty and graduate students collaborating on quality improvement projects through research and application. Clinical... Read More
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03/07/22 - Pearl of HopeUNH researchers have collected new data that will aid oyster restoration in New Hampshire's Great Bay Estuary and support ongoing efforts to understand the ecological changes... Read More
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02/25/22 - Prepared for a Career in Patient CareEven as a child, Alex Carbone knew he wanted to pursue a career in the medical field. Fast forward 15-plus years, and the senior nursing major from Exeter, New Hampshire is ... Read More
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02/25/22 - The Daily Yonder: Economic Pressures on Birth Rates and Migration Caused Rural Population LossAn overall decline in the number of people residing in rural U.S. counties, accompanied by more deaths and fewer births, can be explained by difficult economic conditions,... Read More
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02/24/22 - The Daily Yonder: Parts of Rural America Are Adding Adult Population and Diversity, Census ShowsData from the 2020 U.S. Census shows an increase in diversity among the adult population in rural counties. The Daily Yonder recently examined this change and included insight... Read More
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02/07/22 - The Berlin Sun: UNH research finds lack of childcare led to disproportionate job lossChildcare for children under the age of 12 has been a struggle for many households in the recent years. An article from the Berlin Sun examines research conducted by Jess Carson,... Read More
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01/27/22 - Outstanding WomanNH Business Review recognizes Marian McCord, senior vice provost for research, economic engagement and outreach, with a 2022 Outstanding Women in Business Award. Read More
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01/19/22 - Former NH Listens Program Manager Now Serving as NH Public K-12 District Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and JusticeAndres Mejia, MCD Graduate and NH Listens Fellow A longtime University of New Hampshire employee was recently named the first Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and... Read More