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Effects Of Silvicultural Burns On Quercus Rubra Regeneration Near Its Northern Range Limit, Khanh Ton

Master's Theses and Capstones

Northern red oak (Quercus rubra) is predicted to expand its range northward in the northeastern United States with climate change and could greatly improve resilience of managed forests by expanding the functional diversity. However, red oak regeneration across its range currently faces many challenges including predation, pathogens, and consequences of forest mesophication such as insufficient light and competition with more mesic species. The latter challenges are potentially caused by the near absence of fire in most northeastern forested landscapes since the early 1900s. Therefore, prescribed burns may help address these challenges and hence promote oak recruitment and establishment. We studied …

Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach Update, April 30, 2025, Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

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Barriers To Using Bicycle Workstations In A Campus Library, Catherine Wong, Cynthia Ferrara, Robyn Lebowitz, Hayleigh Duggan

Faculty Publications

Background

The purpose of this study is to assess campus awareness and attitudes toward bicycle workstations in the library at a small, private college in the New England region of the United States.

Methods

Two recumbent and two Expresso bicycle workstations were placed in public areas of the college library. A short online survey with multiple choice and open-ended questions was designed specifically for the study. Members of the campus community were invited to complete the survey, as approved by the Institutional Review Board. Themes were identified for open-ended questions. Answers were sorted using designated themes.

Results

Ninety-five people completed …

Fsne Hosts 2025 Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge, Rebecca Colby

Digital Edition

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Approval Of Scott Remains Strong In Vermont But Residents Divided On A Sixth Scott Term 4/24/2025, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Nearly two-thirds of Vermont residents approve of Governor Phil Scott's performance, including majorities of both Republicans and Democrats. However, Vermonters are equally divided on whether they want Scott to seek a sixth term in 2026, though less than one-third believe Scott does not deserve to be re-elected if does choose to run. On issues recently discussed by the State Legislature, a plurality of Vermonters support introducing ranked-choice voting for presidential primaries, while a majority support ending the state's use of for-profit prisons. Nearly half of Vermonters say that housing, taxes, or the cost of living is the most important problem …

Ayotte Popular, But Higher Negatives Than Past Governors; Housing Still Most Important Problem In Nh 4/24/2025, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Half of New Hampshire residents approve of Governor Kelly Ayotte's performance early in her term, similar to recent governors, but a higher percentage disapprove compared to her predecessors. Housing remains the most important issue facing the state. On legislation under discussion in Concord, Granite Staters oppose cuts to the state University System, are divided on making all students in the state eligible for Education Freedom Accounts, and support a ban on puberty blockers for children.

Mainers Divided In Assessment Of Mills, But Is Preferred Challenger To Unpopular Collins In 2026 Senate Race 4/24/2025, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Mainers are divided in their assessment of Governor Janet Mills. A majority of Mainers approve of Mills' performance as governor, but the partisan gap is wide: nearly all Democrats approve of her while almost all Republicans disapprove. More than two-thirds of Mainers believe incumbent Senator Susan Collins does not deserve to be re-elected in 2026, including a majority of Republicans. Mainers generally oppose state prison policy concerning transgender inmates and oppose two bills being considered by the legislature to loosen vaccines requirements in Maine schools.

Vermonters Strongly Oppose Trump's Handling Of Economy, Tariffs, And Immigration 4/23/2025, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Vermonters have negative assessments of Donald Trump's actions as president with two-thirds disapproving of his handling the economy, immigration, and his overall job performance. Republicans remain staunchly behind Trump. Vermonters are uneasy about tariffs and most expect them to harm the country's economy and result in much higher prices for goods. Residents are also pessimistic about the direction of the country.

Hyper-Partisanship In Maine Over Tariffs & Trump Presidency 4/23/2025, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

President Donald Trump’s approval rating remains underwater in Maine, as Republicans are nearly unanimous in their approval while nearly all Democrats disapprove. Mainers continue to be wary of tariffs and expect them to harm the national economy and raise prices, but Republicans have become more amenable to tariffs and expect them to raise prices only slightly and benefit the economy overall. Immigration is a highly contentious issue in Maine, as nearly all Republicans support Trump's actions on this issue while nearly all Democrats are opposed. Those who say the country is headed in the right direction most often cite immigration …

Nh Republicans Close Ranks Around Trump Amid Tariff Fears 4/23/2025, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Approval of President Trump's job performance among New Hampshire Republicans has hit a record high, along with the percentage of Republicans who feel the country is headed in the right direction. While Granite Staters overall continue to disapprove of Trump's use of tariffs and fear they will lead to substantially higher prices for goods, Republicans are warming up to tariffs, with most anticipating only a slight increase in prices and a net positive effect for the economy. A slight majority in New Hampshire feel the country is on the wrong track, with many citing the president or Republicans in power …

Nh Sbdc Puts Unh Students To Work Supporting Small Businesses, Aaron Sanborn

UNH Today Archive

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Entrepreneur David Shaw ’73 Hosts Lunch With Students, Discusses New Book, Keith Testa

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Ten Ways Unh Is Helping Communities Be Environmentally Friendly, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

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Unh Students Partner With Clean Shelter To Aid Displaced Communities In Gaza, Meredith Hohnbaum

Digital Edition

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Unh Research Explores How Narratives Influence Rural Youth Migration, Aaron Sanborn

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Coos County Project Medal Application, Christine Whiting

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach Update, April 2, 2025, Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

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A Relational Approach To Workplace Leadership, Nathaniel J. Hunt

M.S. in Leadership

This research project examines relational leadership as an ethical and strategic foundation for fostering effective workplaces. Motivated by the growing importance of human connection in leadership, the study integrates philosophical insights, particularly Emmanuel Levinas’s ethics of the face of the Other, with empirical evidence on workplace relationship-building. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining a structured survey of 32 professionals with thematic analysis of qualitative responses. Results confirmed that strategies such as encouraging knowledge-sharing and cultivating positive relational climates significantly enhance employee well-being, psychological safety, and organizational performance. Knowledge-sharing emerged as the most effective strategy, while relationship-building was found to be …

Crusading Against Vice In The Progressive Era: American Anti-Profanity Leagues And Their Legacy, Evan J. Christensen

Roland D. Sawyer Scholarship Papers

During the Progressive Era in the United States, the rise of Anti-Profanity Leagues—such as those led by Roland D. Sawyer and Arthur S. Colborne—mirrored a growing national moral sentiment against profanity that aligned with broader ideals of social reform and public virtue. These leagues responded to widespread concerns about the perceived erosion of public decency and sought to promote “clean speech” through grassroots organizing, religious engagement, and civic advocacy. This paper situates the Anti-Profanity Leagues within the larger framework of Progressive Era moral reform movements, including temperance, anti-vice campaigns, and social purity efforts. Drawing on period newspapers, archival materials, and …

The Semantics Of Sin: Profanity, Reform, And Cultural Authority In Progressive America, Evan J. Christensen

Roland D. Sawyer Scholarship Papers

During the Progressive Era, language reform movements such as the Anti-Profanity League sought to regulate everyday speech as part of broader efforts to preserve public morality and cultural identity. This paper examines the rhetorical strategies and cultural assumptions underpinning the anti-profanity crusade, focusing especially on Reverend Roland D. Sawyer’s leadership. Using historical sources including league literature, newspaper accounts, personal letters, organizational records, and sermons, it argues that profanity was framed not merely as a religious or moral failure but as a threat to social cohesion, character, and national values. Efforts to suppress swearing reveal how language functioned as a marker …

Crusading Against Vice: American Anti-Profanity Leagues And Their Legacy, Evan J. Christensen

Roland D. Sawyer Scholarship Papers

This presentation examines the rise of American Anti-Profanity Leagues during the Progressive Era, with particular focus on the efforts of Roland Sawyer and Arthur Colborne. These leagues sought to eliminate profanity from public and private life, using printed materials, pledge campaigns, public speeches, and media outreach to promote “clean speech” as a moral imperative. Drawing on archival research, including the Roland D. Sawyer Papers housed at the UNH Library, as well as digital newspaper databases, this project investigates how profanity was framed as a threat to civic virtue, and how anti-profanity activism mirrored the goals and methods of other Progressive-Era …

The Short-Term Effects Of Fluctuating Sleep Timing On Cardiovascular And Metabolic Health, Gabe Dennett

Inquiry Journal Spring 2025

This study investigates the short-term effects of an acute circadian fluctuation protocol on the cardiovascular and metabolic health of young recreationally active college students. While the deleterious effects of sleep deprivation on a person’s health are wide reaching and well established, circadian misalignment—the discrepancy between biological clocks and external cues—remain under investigated. This research highlights “social jet lag,” a common phenomenon among young people wherein inconsistent sleep and wake times driven by social, school, work, or other commitments creates irregularity in hormonal rhythms, autonomic, and metabolic processes; emphasizing the emerging recognition that not just how much we sleep, but when …

Research Finds Rural Americans Carry Heavy Burden Accessing Social Security Benefits And Information, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

Massachusetts Residents Strongly Disapprove Of Trump On Economy And Tariffs, Most Expect Recession 3/27/2025, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Two-thirds of Massachusetts residents disapprove of Donald Trump's performance as president. Approval of Trump's handling of the economy is particularly low, and a majority disapprove of Trump's use of tariffs and expect a recession within a year. On foreign policy, most disapprove of Trump's handling of the conflict in Ukraine and see Ukraine as an ally or friend of the United States. On transgender policy, nearly two-thirds of Bay Staters believe transgender female athletes should be barred from participating in women's sports.

Trump Approval Slips, Mainers Oppose Transgender Participation In Women's Sports 3/27/2025, Unh Survey Center

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Amid ongoing acrimony between Maine Governor Janet Mills and President Donald Trump, nearly two-thirds of Mainers agree with Trump that transgender women should be barred from participating in women's sports. Mainers increasingly disapprove of Trump's performance as president, particularly his handling of the economy and use of tariffs, and most expect a recession within a year. On foreign policy, most Mainers disapprove of Trump's handling of the conflict in Ukraine and disagree with Trump's contention that Ukraine started the war.

Rhode Island Disapproves Of Trump Handling Of War In Ukraine, Tariffs 3/27/2025, Unh Survey Center

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Six in ten Rhode Islanders disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of the war in Ukraine and most believe it was started by Russia. On the economy, only one-third of state residents approve of Trump's use of tariffs and four in ten approve of Trump's overall handling of the economy. A majority of Rhode Islanders support banning transgender female athletes from participating in women's sports.

Approval Of Trump's Handling Of Economy Declines In Nh, Most Support Transgender Sports Policy 3/27/2025, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Support for President Trump's handling of the economy has fallen since February. A majority disapprove of Trump's use of tariffs and most see Canada and Mexico, two targets of Trump's tariffs, as allies or friends of the United States. A slim majority disapprove of Trump's handling of the war in Ukraine. Most believe Russia is responsible for starting the war and a majority view them as an enemy of the U.S. A majority of Granite Staters agree with Trump's directive to forbid transgender female athletes from competing in women's sports.

Vermonters Strongly Disapprove Of Trump Presidency, Most Expect Recession 3/27/2025, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Two-thirds of Vermont residents disapprove of President Trump's performance as president, with many claiming he is undermining democracy or the Constitution. Most also disapprove of Trump's handling of the conflict in Ukraine. Concerning the economy, seven in ten Vermonters expect a recession within twelve months and most disapprove of Trump's use of tariffs. A majority of state residents support forbidding female transgender athletes in women’s sports.

Unh Announces 2025 Commencement Speakers And Honorary Degree Recipients, Tania Deluzuriaga

Media Relations

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Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach Update, March 20, 2025, Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

No abstract provided.