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2026 Ccfan Priority Area Teams And Goals, Mikayla Cerney

UNH Cooperative Extension

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Federally Funded Research Generates Significant Economic Benefit To N.H., Beth Potier

UNH Today Archive

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How To Build A Successful High School Sports Program, Jacob Jude Mulligan

M.S. in Leadership

The goal of this study was to explore the most influential factors for building a successful high school sports program. Through an expansive literature review, including testimonies from Hall of Fame coaches, themes emerged around the importance of Vision, Relationships, Belief, and Identity when it comes to the question of how to build a successful high school sports program. This research was conducted with the purpose of highlighting evidence of how these four themes have led to a positive culture and success for sports programs and athletes. This study is designed to help current and future high school coaches so …

Nursing Students Sweep Top Awards At Regional Research Conference, Aaron Sanborn

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Research And Innovation Update, April 29, 2026, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Innovation

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

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Democrats And Young People In Rhode Island Experiencing Higher Stress, Lower Mental Health Than Others 4/29/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Three-quarters of Rhode Island residents rate their mental health as very good or good and a majority say their mental health has stayed about the same over the past 12 months. Nearly half of state residents report feeling bothered by feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge at least several days in the past two weeks and one in five have felt isolated from others at least several days in that time. Just over a quarter of Rhode Islanders report high levels of stress, with politics, work, international news, and physical health the most common contributors to daily stress. Rhode Island …

Most In Connecticut Report Good Or Better Mental Health But Many Stressed By Politics, Work & Finances 4/29/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Just over seven in ten Connecticut residents rate their mental health as very good or good and a majority say their mental health has declined over the past 12 months. About three in eight state residents report feeling bothered by feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge at least several days in the past two weeks and a quarter have lacked companionship at least several days in that time. Just under a quarter of residents report high levels of stress and most often deal with stress by taking action to improve the situation, focusing on self-care, and taking their mind off …

Young Bay Staters Report Considerably Lower Mental Health, Higher Stress Than Older Mass Residents 4/29/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Seven in ten Massachusetts residents rate their mental health as very good or good but a quarter say that their mental health has declined over the past 12 months. Three in eight report feeling bothered by feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge at least several days in the past two weeks and a quarter have felt that they lack companionship at least several days in that time. A quarter of Bay Staters report high levels of stress, with politics, work, international news, and household finances the most common contributors to daily stress. Massachusetts residents report most often dealing with stress …

Most Granite Staters Report Good Or Better Mental Health But Anxiety & Depression Higher Than In 2022 4/29/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Three-quarters of Granite Staters rate their mental health as very good or good. Measures of anxiety and depression among Granite Staters have increased since January 2022 and under a quarter report feeling symptoms of loneliness in the past two weeks. A quarter of Granite Staters report high levels of stress, up slightly since January 2022. Politics, international news, and work are the most common contributors to daily stress and residents most often deal with stress by taking action to improve the situation, focusing on self-care, and taking their mind off of the source of stress.

Innovator Of The Year’S Technology Is Making Our Bridges And Structures Safer, Beth Potier

UNH Today Archive

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Unh Launches First Dnp/Mba Program In The Northeast, Aaron Sanborn

UNH Today Archive

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Student Stormwater Research Helping Keep Community Ecosystems Healthy, Keith Testa

UNH Today Archive

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Increasing New Hampshire’S Winter Oyster Survival, Mark Wanner

UNH Today Archive

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What's The Scoop On Life In New Hampshire? Youth Perspectives On New Hampshire As A Place To Live, Learn, And Work After High School, Elliot Ng, Jayson Seaman, Cindy L. Hartman, Andrew D. Coppens, Kate Moscouver, Hannah Falcone

Carsey Publications

To support its long-term economic vitality, New Hampshire must cultivate and retain its young talent. This brief analyzes the perspectives of New Hampshire youth and proposes actionable strategies that encourage them to build their futures in the state. While a majority of New Hampshire youth leave the state after high school, retention opportunities lie in leveraging what youth already love about the Granite State: Its natural environment, abundant outdoor amenities, and safe communities. By leveraging these assets and complementary policies such as expanding career-connected learning, promoting the abundance of in-state opportunities, and developing centralized social spaces, New Hampshire can create …

Artificial Intelligence And Human Values: A Public Conversation Brought Timely A.I. Issues To Unh, Valerie Reynolds

Digital Edition

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Libraries And Librarians Get After Participatory Science, Catherine Wong, Megan Bresnahan

Faculty Publications

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“I Hope This Letter Finds You Well,”: The Good Life Through Letters 1940s-1980s, Taylor Koet

Comm-entary

Taylor is majoring in History and Law 3+3 major with a double major in Philosophy, from Long Beach, CA. She loves to bake and try new coffee and boba spots.

This piece explores the importance of stationery and letter writing in maintaining family connection across distance and time. This essay uses the Sinclair family papers which show how letters from Clayton Sinclair junior and Clayton the third preserved relationships, personal growth, and created a tangible record of their family history. Ultimately this piece argues that even as technology has changed, handwritten letters represent effort, emotion, and a main connection as …

Encouraging Fitness For Women In United Kingdom- How This Girl Can Organization Tackled The Gender Activity Gap, Ruby Prentiss

Comm-entary

Ruby Prentiss is a Sophomore History and Communication student from Falmouth, Maine who is Editor in Chief of Comm-entary. She also is a member of the University’s track and field team as a thrower. In her free time, Ruby enjoys fly fishing, spending time outdoors, and reading.

This paper offers and analysis of the Sport England public relations campaign entitled This Girl Can, detailing the PR strategy of the organization and campaign from the initial market research to the post-campaign efficacy analysis. This Girl Can is examined using historical and cultural scholarly sources with a critical communication lens to prove …

Language Deprivation In Deaf Children, Kaleb Holske

Comm-entary

Kaleb is an American Sign Language English Interpreter with a double major in Linguistics, from Chester, NH. He’s also a professional balloon twister!

This piece examines how language deprivation affects deaf children when they don’t necessarily receive early access to natural language, especially during the most critical developmental years. It further explains how the medical model of deafness, reliance on cochlear implants or hearing aids, schooling, and limited sign language access can negatively impact the emotional, social, and academic growth of these children. This piece argues that early access to sign language and deaf centered support is essential for preventing …

Take A Hike On The Wildside, Adam Drapcho

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Research And Innovation Update, April 15, 2026, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Innovation

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

No abstract provided.

Merrimack County Advisory Council 2025-2026 Meeting Minutes, Extension

UNH Cooperative Extension

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Unh Speech And Language Therapy Collaboration Improves Communication For Client With Aphasia, Aaron Sanborn

UNH Today Archive

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What Are The Effects Of Infrastructure Targeting In The Iran War?, Beth Potier

UNH Today Archive

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Unh Extension Program Partners With Community To Keep New Hampshire Lakes Safe, Scott Ripley

UNH Today Archive

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University Of New Hampshire 2025-2026 Faculty Senate Xxx - April 6, 2026 Minutes Summary, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Agendas & Minutes

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Unh, Riverwoods Partnership Expands Experiential Learning Opportunities, Aaron Sanborn

UNH Today Archive

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Trust: The Invisible Force Behind Effective Leadership During Times Of Change, Lindsay Atoro

M.S. in Leadership

Workplace change is constant, yet most change management models focus on logistical, financial, and operational factors, overlooking the human aspects. Strategies to support employees often neglect the critical role of trust in effectiveness and success. To more deeply explore the role of trust, this study combined a comprehensive literature review with leader interviews to compare theoretical findings with real-world practices. Results revealed that while leaders acknowledged the importance of trust in leading teams through change, fewer than half explicitly identified it without prompting. Trust was consistently referenced, though often implicitly, reflecting a pattern in the literature where trust was acknowledged …

Durham Town Hall Meeting Discusses Guns On Campus, Delaney Nickerson

Digital Edition

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2026 All About The Dogs Packet, Carrie A. Finke

UNH Cooperative Extension

Join NH 4-H at the 28th annual “All About The Dogs” 4-H Dog Weekend Clinic, organized and run by the Rolling Bones 4-H Club. The goal is to provide a great fun-filled, canine training/themed weekend for youth enrolled in the 4-H Dog Program, or youth interested in joining. Youth will have the opportunity to learn new things, meet new people, visit old friends, get ready for the upcoming 4-H show season, and of course, have FUN with their dogs. Participants will get to experience activities and training seminars that they might not have the opportunity to see and experience through …