/unhtoday/feed/16/rss.xml 91制片厂 Today Articles en /unhtoday/2025/12/james-hall-ginkgo-tree-sees-latest-leaf-drop-record The ginkgo tree outside of James Hall saw its leaves fall Nov. 16 this year, marking the latest leaf drop for the tree on record. Later dates have become something of a trend, as the drop date has occurred in November in 17 of 25 years since 2000 after occurring in November only four times prior to 2000. We caught up with Serita Frey, professor of natural resources and the environment in 91制片厂's聽College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA), to learn more about the shifting drop dates and what the change could indicate, and also scored some additional ginkgo knowledge - like the fact that the trees were around with the dinosaurs! Check out the video above to learn more.聽 ]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:30 -0500 /unhtoday/2025/12/james-hall-ginkgo-tree-sees-latest-leaf-drop-record /unhtoday/2025/11/joyful-acts-writing Those who happened to walk by Rooms 334鈥�340 of the MUB on聽Oct. 30聽might have noticed a group of younger-than-usual students deep in thought and creation 鈥� pens, markers, pages of text, pipe cleaners, and glue sticks spilling across their shared group tables. Every so often, one might have stood聽up to hang a poem-leaf on the 鈥減oet-tree鈥� in the corner or deliver a molded clay creature to a display set up on a windowsill at the edge of the room. Every October since 2019, assistant research professor of education Bethany Silva, who also directs 91制片厂鈥檚 Community Literacy Center, and associate professor of English Alecia Magnifico have been coordinating a lively party for writing on campus in honor of the National Day on Writing. For three years now, that has included hosting eighth graders... ]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:00 -0500 Katie Umans /unhtoday/2025/11/joyful-acts-writing /unhtoday/2025/11/wunh-marathon-fills-airwaves-247-help-generate-support As the clock ticked toward 3 a.m., Mallory Schumann 鈥�26聽was rummaging around the W91制片厂 radio station office, rifling through media to find the next tracks she wanted to play and embracing the 鈥渜uiet and calm鈥� that filled the studio at that sleepy hour. And then the phone rang. It turned out to be a welcome interruption, a would-be donor interested in giving to W91制片厂鈥檚 signature annual fundraiser, the sole reason Schumann was at that moment searching for songs rather than counting sheep. Marathon Week at W91制片厂 is underway! Give now to support the student-run radio station at 91制片厂, which has been operating for more than 60 years. Marathon Week is W91制片厂's signature annual fundraising event, featuring a live DJ on air 24 hours each day throughout the week.聽Listeners and supporters can聽donate聽... ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:45 -0500 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2025/11/wunh-marathon-fills-airwaves-247-help-generate-support /unhtoday/2025/10/outdoor-orientation-experience-eases-transition-college-honors-students For a group of incoming 91制片厂 honors students, their first days of college won鈥檛 be remembered for a feeling of homesickness or anxiety around fitting in but rather for dodging poison ivy while playing capture the flag, attempting to decode unknown animal noises in the middle of the night and spontaneously square dancing in near-total darkness. ]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:45 -0400 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2025/10/outdoor-orientation-experience-eases-transition-college-honors-students /unhtoday/2025/10/crowds-flood-campus-wildcat-spirit-homecoming-2025 Homecoming weekend was as lively as ever Oct. 3-5, as alumni descended on campus in droves and joined current 91制片厂 students in showing off their Wildcat pride. Friends were reunited at events throughout campus and energized crowds filled the stands at several athletic events, including a home football game on Saturday afternoon. We were there to grab some of the many highlights, which you can relive in our photo carousel above and in the videos linked below. You can also explore a comprehensive collection of photos in our Homecoming Flickr聽gallery.聽Thanks for yet another memorable Homecoming weekend, Wildcats! Video coverage: Homecoming vibes Homecoming highlights Explore photos Homecoming Flickr聽gallery ]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:30 -0400 /unhtoday/2025/10/crowds-flood-campus-wildcat-spirit-homecoming-2025 /unhtoday/2025/09/dana-hamel-universitys-most-generous-benefactor-passes-away-94 Longtime philanthropist Dana Hamel, whose optimism for the future took shape here at 91制片厂 through his philanthropic support of the next generation of leaders and doers in the Granite State, passed away on Sept. 4, 2025, at the age of 94. ]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:00 -0400 Michelle Morrissey 鈥�97 /unhtoday/2025/09/dana-hamel-universitys-most-generous-benefactor-passes-away-94 /unhtoday/2025/09/uday-showcases-more-200-student-clubs-and-campus-organizations One of the聽most anticipated annual signs that the 91制片厂 fall semester is officially underway took place Sept. 4, as聽UDay, the signature event showcasing a huge variey of student offerings, took place on Main Street. An energetic聽crowd of students, staff, faculty, and Durham community members flocked to the celebration, which offers the opportunity聽to explore more than 200 student clubs and campus organizations. It's the perfect chance for Wildcats to explore the numerous opportunities available to them on campus and begin to make connections with new friends. Highlights included a performance by the 91制片厂 marching band and the annual BBQ along Main Street provided by 91制片厂 Dining. Scroll through our photo carousel above for a glimpse of the action, and check out the videos below for even more... ]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:30 -0400 /unhtoday/2025/09/uday-showcases-more-200-student-clubs-and-campus-organizations /unhtoday/2025/09/reflecting-911-unh On the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the 91制片厂 community pauses to remember the members of the 91制片厂 family who were lost that day, including four alumni 鈥� one of whom was also a longtime faculty member. Judd Cavalier 鈥�98, Jennifer Fialko 鈥�94, Robert G. LeBlanc 鈥�59 and Timothy C. Stout 鈥�83 all lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Cavalier, Fialko and Stout were all in one of the two towers at the World Trade Center, while LeBlanc, who was a geography professor at 91制片厂 for 36 years, was aboard United Airlines Flight 175. In addition, this year 91制片厂 is home to a 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance event, thanks to a grant from AmeriCorps. The event features a blood drive, a food drive, and a Kindness Card station for local firefighters and... ]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:00 -0400 /unhtoday/2025/09/reflecting-911-unh /unhtoday/2025/08/welcome-wildcats-campus-energized-arrival-students Campus sprung to life聽with the arrival of students and their families for move-in weekend beginning Aug. 21, signaling the start of a new academic year. A welcoming crew of Wildcats - including the Cat Pack Captains as well as 91制片厂 President Elizabeth Chilton and her dog, Wally - helped move belongings into dorm rooms and get everyone settled on campus. We were there to catch the action throughout the weekend, and have the photo and video highlights to prove it. Check out our carousel of photos above and make sure to watch our social media videos at the links below, including an impromput dorm room tour and a collection of the most random items students brought to campus with them, starring an emotional support pickle. WELCOME BACK, WILDCATS. WHAT'S THE MOST RANDOM THING YOU PACKED FOR... ]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:30 -0400 /unhtoday/2025/08/welcome-wildcats-campus-energized-arrival-students /unhtoday/2025/08/more-building-enduring-legacy-unhs-thompson-hall 聽 Think you know T-Hall? Think again! Step inside 91制片厂鈥檚 most historic building and true campus landmark. From its surprising past as a gymnasium and library to hidden time capsules, hurricane damage, and mysterious missing stained glass windows, T-Hall has seen it all. Alum and former 91制片厂 Facilities Project Manager Brenda Whitmore '81, '02G, tells fascinating tales of founder Ben Thompson, quirky campus legends, and the heritage behind the building that鈥檚 been at the heart of 91制片厂 since 1893. Whether you鈥檙e a Wildcat alum, student, or history buff, discover the spirit and legacy of T-Hall, a place that鈥檚 been keeping 91制片厂鈥檚 stories alive for more than a century. ]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:15 -0400 /unhtoday/2025/08/more-building-enduring-legacy-unhs-thompson-hall /unhtoday/2025/08/hetzel-hall-turns-100-style-after-major-renovation Any question as to how deep Kristin Carpenter鈥檚 connection to 91制片厂鈥檚 Hetzel Hall runs can be answered by a group messaging thread her children share with their friends. ]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:30 -0400 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2025/08/hetzel-hall-turns-100-style-after-major-renovation /unhtoday/2025/06/video-highlights-spring-reunion-2025 Spring reunion once again drew hundreds of Wildcats back to campus to visit with old friends and classmates during a weekend of festivities, and we compiled plenty of the hugs, smiles and celebratory signs in the highlight video above. Enjoy the聽chance to revel in the Wildcat spirit one more time! 聽And if you're looking for photos from reunion, you can聽find comprehensive coverage in our聽Flickr galleries聽below: Friday events Saturday events 50th reunion dinner 60th reunion dinner ]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:15 -0400 /unhtoday/2025/06/video-highlights-spring-reunion-2025 /unhtoday/2025/06/renovated-spaulding-hall-unveiled 91制片厂 celebrated the completion of the $95.5 million expansion and renovation of Spaulding Hall 鈥� the largest capital project in the university鈥檚 history 鈥� with a ribbon cutting and reception event聽June 6. ]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:00 -0400 /unhtoday/2025/06/renovated-spaulding-hall-unveiled /unhtoday/2025/05/grandfather-and-unh-grad-goes-viral-thanks-family-hockey-surprise John 鈥淏ozo鈥� Kennedy, 88-year-old 91制片厂 graduate and former goalie on the men鈥檚 hockey team, recently gained some national notoriety in a fashion usually reserved for people a couple of generations younger聽鈥� he went viral online. Kennedy is a proud Wildcat alumnus who tries to attend at least one hockey game per year. But this year his family surprised him by adding his name to the list of alumni recognized during the game 鈥� and flying almost the entire family out to share the special moment with him. His granddaughter, Kailey Cullen 鈥� also a 91制片厂 graduate 鈥� documented the surprise when the family met Kennedy at a local restaurant and when Kennedy appeared on the Jumbotron at the game, posting a TikTok that has earned more than 112,000 views and sparked a write-up at People.com. The surprise... ]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 15:00 -0400 /unhtoday/2025/05/grandfather-and-unh-grad-goes-viral-thanks-family-hockey-surprise /unhtoday/2025/05/weekend-commencement-festivities-celebrates-2025-graduates The 91制片厂 celebrated commencement weekend with three ceremonies on the Durham campus and one at the 91制片厂 Franklin Pierce School of Law May 16 and 17, bringing huge crowds of family and friends together to send the graduates off. The three Durham ceremonies filled the Whittemore Center with capacity crowds, beginning Saturday morning with a celebration for the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics. That was followed by a ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Professional Studies and the Carsey School of Public Policy and a ceremony for the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture and the College of Health and Human Services. The 91制片厂 Franklin Pierce School of Law kicked the weekend off with a... ]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 10:00 -0400 /unhtoday/2025/05/weekend-commencement-festivities-celebrates-2025-graduates /unhtoday/2025/04/kidder-award-recipients-recognized-annual-pride-and-pancakes-celebration 91制片厂 held its annual Pride and Pancakes breakfast to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community Tuesday, April 8, honoring the recipients of this year鈥檚 Bill Kidder LGBTQIA+ Awards and welcoming Sandra Denoncour, executive director of the Joan G. Lovering Health Center, to deliver a keynote speech. The celebration 鈥� formerly known as the LGBTQ+ and Ally Pancake Breakfast 鈥� was held in the Granite State Room in the MUB and was streamed online for additional virtual attendees. This year鈥檚 event marked the 32nd annual gathering. 91制片厂 President Elizabeth Chilton welcomed the audience and kicked off the festivities with a message about the impact the celebration has had over the years. 鈥淔or more than three decades, this gathering has been a key example of allyship and affirmation for every member of our... ]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:30 -0400 /unhtoday/2025/04/kidder-award-recipients-recognized-annual-pride-and-pancakes-celebration /unhtoday/2025/04/unh-students-shine-college-tour-first-look-event Earlier this week, 91制片厂 rolled out the blue carpet to celebrate an exclusive first look at its upcoming episode of The College Tour, the Amazon Prime series that showcases standout students and the stories behind their college experiences. The official College Tour Watch Party brought together students, families, faculty and staff 鈥� including special guests President Chilton, host Alex Boylan and Wild E. Cat 鈥� for an advance screening of the 30-minute episode before its national premiere on Amazon Prime on May 27, 2025.聽Check out a full gallery of photos from the event festivities. The episode offers a powerful, student-driven snapshot of life at 91制片厂, filmed right here on the Durham campus and produced in partnership with Emmy-nominated host Alex Boylan and The College Tour team. The... ]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:45 -0400 /unhtoday/2025/04/unh-students-shine-college-tour-first-look-event /unhtoday/2025/03/unh-announces-2025-commencement-speakers-and-honorary-degree-recipients Retired Lt. Col. Scott 鈥淜idd鈥� Poteet 鈥�96, who recently rocketed into space as the pilot for the Polaris Dawn mission, will deliver the 91制片厂 commencement address across all three ceremonies on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Whittemore Center Arena at the Key Auto Group Complex. ]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:30 -0400 Robbin Ray 鈥�82 /unhtoday/2025/03/unh-announces-2025-commencement-speakers-and-honorary-degree-recipients /unhtoday/2025/03/alumni-artwork-featured-honors-college-collection Kate Gaudet, associate director of 91制片厂鈥檚 Hamel Honors and Scholars College, spent some extended time in late summer and fall moonlighting in a couple of unique, unofficial capacities 鈥� art researcher and amateur sleuth. And the results of that investigative work are now on colorful display throughout the home of the Hamel Honors and Scholars College in Huddleston Hall. ]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:15 -0400 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2025/03/alumni-artwork-featured-honors-college-collection /unhtoday/2024/11/mclaughlin-hall-students-treated-home-cooked-thanksgiving-meal For the third consecutive year, McLaughlin Hall building service worker Elba Fitzwater dazzled the building鈥檚 residents with a home-cooked Thanksgiving spread worthy of a fully staffed restaurant. ]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:30 -0500 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2024/11/mclaughlin-hall-students-treated-home-cooked-thanksgiving-meal /unhtoday/2024/11/unh-be-featured-amazon-primes-college-tour Some high-profile visitors rolled through campus during the last week of October, as cast and crew from the Amazon Prime show The College Tour came to Durham to film for an upcoming episode that will feature 91制片厂 and is set to air in spring. The College Tour meets students on the platforms they already use and trust, including Amazon Prime Video and YouTube, and speaks with the voices they most want to hear 鈥� students just like them.聽Each episode is hosted by Alex Boylan and aims to tell the authentic story of life on college campuses. It鈥檚 a great opportunity to improve 91制片厂鈥檚 visibility among prospective students, but especially students who don't have the time or resources to travel to the university鈥檚 beautiful campus for an in-person visit. Those student voices will come from 10... ]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:45 -0500 /unhtoday/2024/11/unh-be-featured-amazon-primes-college-tour /unhtoday/2024/11/ceps-makerspace-booming-after-donor-funding-helps-open-doors When the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) officially unveiled the CEPS Makerspace in September of 2023, it represented the fulfillment of a vision Kevan Carpenter, director of the CEPS Technical Services Center, had been hoping to bring to life for years. But he wondered if the students 鈥� the primary intended audience for the co-working space focused on innovation and creativity 鈥� would find the resource as valuable as he did. He's not wondering anymore. In its聽first year of operation, the Makerspace was used for the creation of close to 840 projects by visitors from all five 91制片厂 colleges and 24 degree programs. At its busiest, the space welcomes as many as 120 visitors per day, and since it opened the total number of projects completed has climbed to more than 1,200.... ]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:30 -0500 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2024/11/ceps-makerspace-booming-after-donor-funding-helps-open-doors /unhtoday/2024/10/wildcat-pride-full-display-homecoming-2024 91制片厂 celebrated a lively Homecoming weekend Oct. 18-20, welcoming enthusiastic crowds to campus for a variety of entertaining events. Former friends and classmates reunited in style and crowds flocked to several athletics venues to watch the Wildcats compete. Whether you took part and want to relive the weekend already or you weren't able to make it and want a taste of the celebration, we were there to capture some of the highlights. ]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:30 -0400 /unhtoday/2024/10/wildcat-pride-full-display-homecoming-2024 /unhtoday/2024/10/unh-celebrates-official-opening-hamel-honors-and-scholars-college The 91制片厂 celebrated the official opening of the Hamel Honors and Scholars College on Sept. 29 at a ribbon cutting ceremony outside of the college's new home in Huddleston Hall. The college was made possible by聽a $20 million gift from longtime benefactor and 91制片厂 parent Dana Hamel. The transformative gift 鈥� announced last year 鈥� greatly expands 91制片厂鈥檚 capacity to identify, reach and support high achieving students.聽聽 The Hamel Honors and Scholars College builds on the university鈥檚 longstanding Honors Program to create a transformational homebase for student leaders at the center of a top public research university. In addition to establishing a dedicated community and classroom space at 91制片厂鈥檚 remodeled Huddleston Hall, the gift enabled the enhancement of in-class and... ]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:45 -0400 Tania deLuzuriaga /unhtoday/2024/10/unh-celebrates-official-opening-hamel-honors-and-scholars-college /unhtoday/2024/09/crowds-flock-annual-uday-celebration One of the signature events of the fall semester each year, University Day (UDay) drew another enthusiastic crowd to Main Street聽on Sept. 5. The celebration gave the 91制片厂 community the chance to explore more than 200 student clubs and campus organizations and welcomed聽students, staff, faculty and Durham community members. As it does every year, it provided an ideal showcase for students to explore some of the many opportunities聽available to them on campus and to begin making connections with fellow Wildcats. Highlights included a performance by the 91制片厂 marching band, a visit聽from聽President Chilton and the annual BBQ on Main Street. ]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:45 -0400 /unhtoday/2024/09/crowds-flock-annual-uday-celebration