Media Relations

The University of New Hampshire Magazine was recently recognized with three national Circle of Excellence Awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. The magazine also received two regional gold medals from the council. (07-02-09) Story >>>

University of New Hampshire physics professor Roy Torbert has been selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as a new member of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). (06-30-09) Story >>>

When it comes to deciding whether to stay in New Hampshire's rural Coos County or leave for other opportunities, young people - even teenagers - are listening to their parents. (06-30-09) Story >>>

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The Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire presents the eleventh annual Autism Summer Institute August 10-13, 2009, on the UNH campus in Durham. (06-25-09) Story >>>

JerriAnne Boggis, director of diversity programs and community outreach at the University of New Hampshire, has been appointed to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights New Hampshire Advisory Committee. (06-25-09) Story >>>

The University of New Hampshire will host microbiologists from across the United States and Canada as part of a national Food Emergency Response Network (FERN) training program June 22 through June 26, 2009. (06-23-09) Story >>>

In today's highly competitive job market, University of New Hampshire students aiming for high-tech careers gain valuable work experience from an entrepreneurial internship program that has successfully matched students with businesses for a decade. (06-23-09) Story >>>

The University of New Hampshire recently received the Environmental Merit Award from the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) in recognition of its sustainability leadership and programs. (06-22-09) Story >>>

For all those weather watchers in the Granite State, the University of New Hampshire and National Weather Service want you. The state has joined 44 other states using a network of community volunteers to measure precipitation. (06-22-09) Story >>>

 Beginning July 7, 2009, the New England Center Hotel and Conference Center at the University of New Hampshire will no longer be open for hot breakfast in the restaurant.  (06-22-09) Story >>>

The University of New Hampshire department of art and art history and the Office of Professional Development & Training will offer a new, three-day summer art institute, "Drawing, Painting, and Sculpting the Human Figure," Tuesday through Thursday, July 7-9, 2009, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., in the Paul Creative Arts Center on the Durham campus. Cost of the institute is $279, including lunch. (06-18-09) Story >>>

The land value tax, an increased tax rate on land and a reduced tax rate on buildings and improvements, can spur urban development and help contain sprawl, but its implementation has been sporadic, according to a new book co-edited by University of New Hampshire Professor Richard England.
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University of New Hampshire professor Frederick Short was co-recipient of the prestigious Coastal America Partnership Award - the only environmental award of its kind given by the U.S. president - for his contributions to a project that restored eelgrass to coastal salt ponds in Rhode Island. (06-17-09) Story >>>

University of New Hampshire graduate student Julie Barkman has won a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, an award that provides three years of financial assistance allowing recipients to pursue research full time. (06-17-09) Story >>>

The New Hampshire Educational Opportunity Association has awarded $250 scholarships to eight students currently involved in programs sponsored by the University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University, Keene State College, Manchester Community College and Great Bay Community College.  (06-17-09) Story >>>

UNH Wildcat Transit will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the fourth annual National Dump the Pump Day and offer free rides Thursday, June 18, 2009. (06-17-09) Story >>>

 The Center for Family Business at the University of New Hampshire celebrated the conclusion of its Leadership Development Program recently with the graduation of the class of 2009. (06-16-09) Story >>>

 A new study funded by the New Hampshire Sea Grant at the University of New Hampshire is helping researchers learn how aquatic organisms, water and sediment impact the movement of the heavy metal mercury in the intricate Great Bay estuarine food web and how it could impact humans near the seacoast. (06-16-09) Story >>>

The University of New Hampshire Therapeutic Riding Program is seeking volunteers for its summer session, which runs July 7 through August 20, 2009. Classes are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 - 11:30 a.m. and Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m. Time commitments are flexible and can be as little as 45 minutes, one day per week. (06-09-09) Story >>>

Laurence French, senior research associate at Justiceworks at the University of New Hampshire, has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international exchange program. 
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A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court later this month regarding whether a school district violated the rights of an eighth-grader who was strip-searched for prescription drugs is being closely watched by the educational community, according to education law expert Todd DeMitchell at the University of New Hampshire. (06-08-09) Story >>>

 A study released today by the University of New Hampshire's Carbon Solutions New England (CSNE) shows that the New England region would see a net economic benefit of $10 billion by 2025 under the new fuel economy standards announced by President Barack Obama in May. The money would come from fuel savings and reinvestment back into the local and regional economy. (06-08-09) Story >>>