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10 Ways UNH is Helping to Save the Earth

Sustainability 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 25th anniversary in 2023, and was one of only three institutions of higher education in the U.S. to earn the STARS Platinum... Read More

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