Proving Ground
At UNH’s Organic Dairy Research Farm — the first of its kind on a U.S. university campus — scientists, students and staff are transforming pasture and woodland into a living laboratory for sustainable dairy innovation. Read more
Riding High
What does it take for a brand-new team to charge into the national finals and come home with a few notable honors? Following a remarkable debut season, UNH’s Polo team has the answer. Read more
How Small Mammal Populations Adapt to Forest Seed Cycles
A 12-year UNH study in the Bartlett Experimental Forest reveals how small mammals synchronize their breeding and survival strategies with the boom-and-bust seed cycles of northern forests—an intricate balance that could be reshaped by climate change. Read more
Using Antifreeze Proteins for Human Benefit
By studying how nature’s own antifreeze proteins protect cells from freezing, UNH researcher Krisztina Varga is uncovering new ways to preserve living tissues, advance medicine, and even safeguard New England’s ecosystems. Read more
Awards & Honors
Take a look at a selection of the awards and honors our faculty, staff, and students have received in 2025. Read more
Large Lessons From a Tiny Wasp
By uncovering tiny structural differences in Nasonia wasps, UNH researchers are revealing big insights into evolution, behavior, and even the genetic roots of human birth defects. Read more
Fungi in Focus
From recycling forest nutrients to forming vital partnerships with trees, New Hampshire’s fungi reveal a hidden world of ecological balance, biodiversity, and discovery for scientists and foragers alike. Read more
Growth Factors
COLSA enters a new chapter as UNH Cooperative Extension, the Sustainability Institute, and the NH Food Alliance join the college — supercharging collaboration, expanding student opportunities, and amplifying real-world impact across New Hampshire. Read more
The Science of Support
Alumni and students are finding rewards in 1:1 mentoring experiences. Read more
A (Buck)thorn in the Side of Northeast Forests
UNH researchers are mapping the spread and costs of woody invasive plants threatening New Hampshire’s $2.5B woodlands — pinpointing top offenders and guiding a unified, smarter response. Read more
Why Transfer Students Thrive at COLSA
Thoughtful, driven, and ready to dive in, COLSA transfer students bring fresh perspective and purpose—finding one-on-one support, hands-on research, and a welcoming community to help them thrive. Read more
Measuring Microcystins
UNH researchers are developing advanced tools to detect microcystin toxins from cyanobacteria, uncovering how they move through water, soil, and crops to protect New Hampshire’s health and food supply. Read more
Monitoring the Health of New Hampshire's Waters With Help From Rainbow Smelt
By tracking rainbow smelt through New Hampshire’s Great Bay Estuary, UNH researchers are uncovering clues about fish behavior, climate impacts, and the overall health of New England’s coastal ecosystems. Read more
