/unhtoday/feed/2556/rss.xml 91��Ƭ�� Today Articles en /unhtoday/2025/12/space-heal-how-lifeline-support-unh-helped-student-rebuild-after-crisis Mikaela Belanger ’26 knows better than most how dramatically life can change in the blink of an eye. For years, she dreamed of saving enough to purchase her mother a house, only to wind up without a home herself when her mom abruptly kicked her out of the apartment they shared following a mental health episode almost exactly one year ago. Just like that, she went from serving as her mother’s primary caretaker through a battle with cancer to facing off with her across a courtroom. There’s no better illustration of the power of donor support than a story like Mikaela’s, and now is a great time to make a gift to support 91��Ƭ�� students. Donor generosity fuels the experiences that define a 91��Ƭ�� education, and whether you give to a student basic needs fund or to any area of the university that... ]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:30 -0500 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2025/12/space-heal-how-lifeline-support-unh-helped-student-rebuild-after-crisis /unhtoday/2025/11/wunh-marathon-fills-airwaves-247-help-generate-support As the clock ticked toward 3 a.m., Mallory Schumann ’26 was rummaging around the W91��Ƭ�� radio station office, rifling through media to find the next tracks she wanted to play and embracing the “quiet and calm” 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��Ƭ��’s signature annual fundraiser, the sole reason Schumann was at that moment searching for songs rather than counting sheep. Marathon Week at W91��Ƭ�� is underway! Give now to support the student-run radio station at 91��Ƭ��, which has been operating for more than 60 years. Marathon Week is W91��Ƭ��'s signature annual fundraising event, featuring a live DJ on air 24 hours each day throughout the week. Listeners and supporters can donate ... ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:45 -0500 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2025/11/wunh-marathon-fills-airwaves-247-help-generate-support /unhtoday/2025/10/wildcats-life-campaign-helps-provide-comprehensive-support-student-athletes Colby Ramshaw has dreamed of attending 91��Ƭ�� for about as long as he can remember. As a young football player and “New Hampshire kid,” he was hoping for a chance to one day join the Wildcats on the gridiron. Thanks in part to a full scholarship, he was able to fulfill that dream. GIVE NOW TO WILDCATS FOR LIFE Your support for the Wildcat Athletics Fund has a significant impact on all our student-athletes and enables us to provide the resources and opportunities that impact their time at 91��Ƭ�� and beyond. The Wildcats for Life campaign, which wraps up on Oct. 10, directly strengthens this fund and makes it possible for us to offer advances in health and well-being, academic and athletic performance, and personal development. Join us in making a real difference for Wildcats on and off the... ]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:00 -0400 /unhtoday/2025/10/wildcats-life-campaign-helps-provide-comprehensive-support-student-athletes /unhtoday/2025/10/lighting-ceremony-celebrates-illumination-tucker-field-culmination-2m-gift 91��Ƭ�� held a lighting ceremony at Tucker Field during halftime of the women’s soccer game Oct. 2, officially illuminating the lights surrounding the field made possible by a $2 million gift from Greg and Corinna Tucker that was announced in 2024. ]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:15 -0400 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2025/10/lighting-ceremony-celebrates-illumination-tucker-field-culmination-2m-gift /unhtoday/2025/07/investing-students-back-where-it-all-began As a prolific entrepreneur, Rick Marini ’94 knows a good investment when he sees one. And for him, few have proven more meaningful than investing in students.  ]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:00 -0400 Aaron Sanborn /unhtoday/2025/07/investing-students-back-where-it-all-began /unhtoday/2025/06/donor-support-fuels-enriching-futures-unh-students Donor support has the power to truly change the lives of our students. Your gifts fuel dreams and help shape paths to inspiring futures Wildcats envision for themselves. James, a McNair Scholar, is on the road to med school. Jayden, a TRIO Scholar, became the first in her family to attend college. Meghan, an Innovation Scholar, was able to begin bioengineering research during her first year at 91��Ƭ��. Tiffany, a Paul Scholar, landed an internship at Amazon and is heading into the business world prepared for success. Ella discovered a passion for anthropology in the FAIR Lab, working on cold case investigations. Caleb is researching athlete health in the Brain & Experience Lab, with a focus on injury prevention and mental wellness. Caylin spent her summer studying oyster larvae to help... ]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:00 -0400 /unhtoday/2025/06/donor-support-fuels-enriching-futures-unh-students /unhtoday/2025/04/donors-lead-unh-another-record-setting-603-challenge The 91��Ƭ�� community rallied together to once again make this year’s (603) Challenge a record-setting success, with more than 11,800 donors combining to raise more than $3.6 million for the university – the most money ever raised during a single challenge. It was the 11th consecutive year that the challenge has exceeded the previous year’s results. Everyone at 91��Ƭ�� offers a sincere thank you to the generous the alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends who made it all possible. For more, visit unh.edu/603. ]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:30 -0400 /unhtoday/2025/04/donors-lead-unh-another-record-setting-603-challenge /unhtoday/2025/02/lonza-partners-unh-offer-life-sciences-scholarship-and-mentorship-program The 91��Ƭ�� announced the creation of the Lonza Scholars Program with Lonza Biologics, Inc. This new collaboration is designed to enhance educational and career opportunities in the life sciences industry for certain 91��Ƭ�� students. ]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:00 -0500 /unhtoday/2025/02/lonza-partners-unh-offer-life-sciences-scholarship-and-mentorship-program /unhtoday/2025/02/unh-receives-3-million-expand-global-impact-sustainable-seafood-program Thanks to a $3 million gift, the 91��Ƭ��’s Center for Sustainable Seafood Systems will expand its global reach by creating an educational program that will focus on community-based seafood production for students from around the world to implement aquaculture techniques specific to their culture and communities. “We have deep concerns about climate change, the world we live in and how this could impact food availability for future generations,” says representatives from the Emily Landecker Foundation, who provided the gift. “We live in New England so we are keenly aware of the warming of the Gulf of Maine and how it is, and will continue to, affect local fisheries and other sources of food from the ocean. We have continued to be impressed by the work being done at the... ]]> Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:45 -0500 Robbin Ray ’82 /unhtoday/2025/02/unh-receives-3-million-expand-global-impact-sustainable-seafood-program /unhtoday/2025/01/technology-helps-students-create-3d-models-ancient-roman-buildings Walking through Pompeii as part of a study abroad opportunity, one of the ancient Roman buildings looked decidedly more familiar to Tegan Lajoie ’26 than the others. ]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:00 -0500 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2025/01/technology-helps-students-create-3d-models-ancient-roman-buildings /unhtoday/2024/12/listening-lab-facilitates-key-clinical-and-classroom-experiences-students Students in 91��Ƭ��’s communication sciences and disorders program have the benefit of utilizing state-of-the-art audio recording equipment in the College of Health and Human Service’s (CHHS) recently established listening lab, a resource made possible in large part by gifts from donors. ]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:00 -0500 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2024/12/listening-lab-facilitates-key-clinical-and-classroom-experiences-students /unhtoday/2024/10/unh-honors-alumni-annual-evening-distinction-celebration The 91��Ƭ�� held its signature annual celebration of service and philanthropy with the Evening of Distinction ceremony Oct. 17, doling out five awards to 91��Ƭ�� graduates making a difference in the state and beyond. Craig ’73 and Linda ’71 Rydin received the Hubbard Award for Service to Philanthropy, while Carol Shea-Porter ’75, ’79G was awarded the Charles Holmes Pettee Medal. Dr. Robert Barish ’75 was recognized with the Award of Excellence for Outstanding Achievement, Bradley Aiken ’65 ’78G received the Alumni Meritorious Service Award and Joel Berman ’76 took home the 91��Ƭ�� Distinguished Entrepreneur Award. Hubbard Award for Service to Philanthropy – Craig ’73 and Linda ’71 Rydin Craig and Linda Rydin. The Hubbard Award was established in 2001 to honor Oliver, Austin... ]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:00 -0400 /unhtoday/2024/10/unh-honors-alumni-annual-evening-distinction-celebration /unhtoday/2024/10/unh-celebrates-official-opening-hamel-honors-and-scholars-college The 91��Ƭ�� 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 a $20 million gift from longtime benefactor and 91��Ƭ�� parent Dana Hamel. The transformative gift — announced last year — greatly expands 91��Ƭ��’s capacity to identify, reach and support high achieving students.   The Hamel Honors and Scholars College builds on the university’s 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��Ƭ��’s 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/2024/04/celebrating-decade-impact-603-challenge The (603) Challenge, 91��Ƭ��'s signature annual fundraiser, is celebrating a decade of impact this year. Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate! The 10th annual (603) Challenge is taking place from April 8th to April 12th, and you’re not going to want to miss it. Get in on the action starting April 8th to help us make this the best #91��Ƭ��603 yet! ]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:45 -0400 /unhtoday/2024/04/celebrating-decade-impact-603-challenge /unhtoday/2024/03/greg-and-corinna-tucker-pledge-2m-add-lights-tucker-field Greg and Corinna Tucker have made a $2 million gift to the 91��Ƭ�� to install lights at Tucker Field, the future home of the men’s and women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse programs. The Tuckers are longtime supporters of 91��Ƭ�� Athletics, and their gift is a significant step in transforming Tucker Field into a stadium. In addition to housing 91��Ƭ�� teams, Tucker Field provides community space for the Oyster River Youth Association (ORYA). “Athletics is an invaluable tool for bringing people together and providing a positive outlet for so many students and young athletes. Sports help build community and elevate an institution, and we are so proud to play a role in enriching that process at 91��Ƭ��,” Greg Tucker says. Greg Tucker is founder, vice-chairman and CEO of ProAmpac, a... ]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:00 -0500 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2024/03/greg-and-corinna-tucker-pledge-2m-add-lights-tucker-field /unhtoday/2023/10/evening-distinction-2023-celebrates-service-and-philanthropy The 91��Ƭ�� held its annual Evening of Distinction celebration Oct. 12, honoring service and philanthropy by handing out four awards. Morgan ’84 and Tara Rutman received the Hubbard Award for Service to Philanthropy, Margaret (Peggy) Ann Shea ’58, ’61G, ’18H was awarded the Charles Holmes Pettee Medal, Nancy Kinner ’80G, ’83G received the Profile of Service Award and Vivian Pham ’14 received the Outstanding Recent Graduate Award. Hubbard Award for Service to Philanthropy – Morgan ’84 and Tara Rutman morgan and tara rutman. (jeremy gasowski photo) The Hubbard Award was established in 2001 to honor Oliver, Austin and Leslie Hubbard and recognizes "outstanding individuals whose philanthropic leadership has significantly strengthened the state of New Hampshire, its... ]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:15 -0400 /unhtoday/2023/10/evening-distinction-2023-celebrates-service-and-philanthropy /unhtoday/2023/10/ted-and-christine-ristaino-recall-mentor-professor-paul-college-scholarship In the early 1970s, Ted Ristaino was an English major at Holy Cross about to graduate, with “no clue,” he says, of what his future held (aside from plans to marry his girlfriend Christine the week after graduation). So just about to head out into the “real world,” he went into the Holy Cross placement office, looking for some direction. There he met Professor Bill Wetzel, visiting from 91��Ƭ�� to talk to prospective students about going to the Graduate School here in Durham. It was a fateful encounter that would give Ted professional direction and create a lasting relationship between the Ristainos and Wetzel for decades to come. Wetzel encouraged Ristaino to check out the MBA program at the business school at 91��Ƭ��. A few weeks later, the Ristainos took a drive up and fell in love with the... ]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:00 -0400 Michelle Morrissey ’97 /unhtoday/2023/10/ted-and-christine-ristaino-recall-mentor-professor-paul-college-scholarship /unhtoday/2023/03/dana-hamel-gives-20m-create-honors-and-scholars-college-unh The 91��Ƭ�� has announced the creation of the Hamel Honors and Scholars College, set to open in fall of 2024 following a $20 million gift from Dana Hamel. ]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 06:00 -0400 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2023/03/dana-hamel-gives-20m-create-honors-and-scholars-college-unh /unhtoday/2023/01/student-interns-dc-new-hampshire-sen-maggie-hassan 91��Ƭ��’s partnership with The Washington Center plus new Liberal Arts funding provide high-impact experience. ]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:45 -0500 Susan Dumais '88 '02G /unhtoday/2023/01/student-interns-dc-new-hampshire-sen-maggie-hassan /unhtoday/2022/06/never-forget Today, less than ten percent of the genes of Jews living in the 13th century still exist. Think about that for a second. When we talk about genocide, that’s the kind of impact that defines the term. The 20th century Holocaust carried out by the Nazis played an important role in bringing about this grim figure, but it received lots of help through centuries of antisemitism and antiJudaism. Putting this historical record in its broader perspective will be the aim of the college’s next phase of Holocaust education. When emeritus professor of history Jeffry Diefendorf retired in 2016 as the first appointee to the Ruth Shulman Professorship of European and Holocaust History, the university lost a significant voice in Holocaust education. Marla Brettschneider, political science and women’s and... ]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:45 -0400 Dave Moore /unhtoday/2022/06/never-forget /unhtoday/2022/05/ecoast-angels-honored-unh eCoast Angels, an early-stage, business angel network founded in New England in 2000, has been named the 91��Ƭ��’s Paul J. Holloway Entrepreneur of the Year. eCoast Angels was founded by five New Hampshire Seacoast entrepreneurs. From its start, the group had a vision of giving back to the community by investing in, and mentoring, entrepreneurs of early-stage start-up companies who were passionate about their company. In addition to investing money, the group believed offering entrepreneurs the experience, knowledge, networking capabilities, oversight, and interest in mentoring, of its members would be just as valuable as the money they invested. Since its inception, eCoast has grown to become the largest early-stage investment group in northern New England with 40+... ]]> Thu, 19 May 2022 10:45 -0400 Sharon Keeler /unhtoday/2022/05/ecoast-angels-honored-unh /unhtoday/2022/05/accelerating-success A $1 million gift from Harry Patten ’58 and the Patten Family Foundation will launch the Patten Family Sales and Funding Accelerator program at the 91��Ƭ��’s Peter T. Paul Entrepreneurship Center (ECenter) this fall. The program will provide sales coaching to startup founders/co-founders who engaged at the ECenter as students and after graduation as young alumni. The professional training will focus on the unique aspects of selling products and services as a new startup. After three months of training, founders will be certified and eligible to apply for up to $50,000 in non-equity/non-recourse loans. The sales coaching will increase the probability of successful ventures — which is the goal. In addition, the current co-working space will be named the Patten Family Co-... ]]> Mon, 16 May 2022 15:15 -0400 Erika Mantz /unhtoday/2022/05/accelerating-success /unhtoday/2022/04/its-time-603-challenge The (603) Challenge is back and bigger than it’s ever been – so make sure you don’t miss the excitement April 8 through April 12. ]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:00 -0400 /unhtoday/2022/04/its-time-603-challenge /unhtoday/2022/01/so-much-celebrate There was no shortage of great moments to celebrate at 91��Ƭ�� in 2021. Join us in taking a look back at some of the most memorable highlights from an outstanding year. ]]> Mon, 03 Jan 2022 13:15 -0500 /unhtoday/2022/01/so-much-celebrate /unhtoday/2021/12/going-local New fellowship connects student with a New Hampshire Indonesian community. ]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:00 -0500 Emma Joyce, Susan Dumais '88 '02G /unhtoday/2021/12/going-local