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Two COLSA students dressed in blue scrubs work with a dog at the UNH PAWS Veterinary Clinic located in Barton Hall in Durham.

Practice Makes Purrfect

Thursday, March 23, 2023
COLSA's PAWS Veterinary Clinic in Barton Hall provides people receiving government assistance with affordable pet wellness exams, vaccines and testing, medications, dental care and basic surgeries like spays and neuters. Read More
A thumbnail of forestry students in the UNH woods

Why Choose a Forestry Major?

Friday, March 17, 2023
Pursuing a degree in forestry at UNH provides students with valuable knowledge and hands-on skills to effect real-world change, alongside a strong foundation in the biological sciences. Read More
A photo of an undergraduate zoology major at UNH

Why Major in Zoology? Top 8 Science Careers for a Zoology Major

Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The zoology undergraduate major at UNH prepares students for a wide variety of careers through hands-on experience in cutting-edge research and a strong foundation in the biological sciences. Read More
A thumbnail photo of a girl holding a pipette that says Biochemistry at COLSA

Top 6 Reasons to Get a Degree in Biochemistry

Friday, March 10, 2023
A degree in biochemistry is an excellent choice for anyone interested in the science of life and the molecular processes that govern it, as it offers a fascinating and dynamic field of study that prepares graduates for diverse and exciting career opportunities, including biochemistry and cell and molecular biology jobs. Read More
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Undergraduate Major Spotlight: Neuroscience and Behavior

Monday, March 6, 2023
The neuroscience and behavior undergraduate major at UNH offers hands-on experience in cutting-edge research and a strong foundation in the biological sciences. Read More
A picture of two nutrition majors in the nutrition simulation lab at UNH

Undergraduate Major Spotlight: Nutrition

Monday, February 13, 2023
The nutrition program at UNH opens pathways to a wide range of careers while providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between food, metabolism, nutrients and our health. Read More
A photo of a student working in a greenhouse

Undergraduate Major Spotlight: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

Monday, January 30, 2023
The sustainable agriculture and food systems undergraduate major at UNH offers hands-on experience in cutting-edge research and a strong foundation in the biological sciences. Read More
A photo of the Macfarlane Research Greenhouses in the springtime at the University of New Hampshire, Durham.

UNH Macfarlane Research Greenhouses Open House held April 1

Monday, January 30, 2023
Free and open to the public: Discover locally inspired horticulture research at this year's UNH Macfarlane Research Greenhouses Open House, taking place Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Read More
Cover image for the Inspired Forestry Research Report, 2023, produced by the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station.

Sign up by Feb. 10 to Have INSPIRED Forestry Mailed to You

Thursday, January 26, 2023
The latest edition of the INSPIRED research report—produced and distributed by the NHAES—highlights research into the Granite State’s forests and forest ecosystems, exploring the science behind new management practices that incorporate cutting-edge technologies and prepare for climate change. Read More
An image of a white, sterile biotechnology lab in the background, overlaid with semi-transparent imagery of cells and DNA chains in the foreground.

Cutting-Edge Careers

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
COLSA's graduate degrees in molecular and cellular biotechnology (MCBT) and in bioinformatics equip students with the advanced training and connections necessary to either break into biotechnology or the management of biological data or accelerate their careers. Read More