/unhtoday/feed/3437/rss.xml 91制片厂 Today Articles en /unhtoday/2025/09/gilman-scholarships-send-unh-students-five-continents The Benjamin A. Gillman International Scholarship will send 91制片厂 students to study in nine countries and five continents between this summer and the spring of 2026, as the university boasted 13 recipients during the recent spring cycle. 91制片厂 students will study in Ireland, Greece, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Italy, Hungary, Spain, Kenya, and China thanks to the award. The Gilman scholarship provides awards to Pell grant-eligible students who are studying or interning abroad for credit. Including nine students who accepted Gilman scholarships during last fall鈥檚 cycle, 91制片厂 had 22 recipients during the last academic year (In 2021, the U.S. State Department recognized 91制片厂 as a top producer of Gilman Scholars in the country as part of the 20th anniversary of the program). This year鈥檚 recipients are... ]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:45 -0400 /unhtoday/2025/09/gilman-scholarships-send-unh-students-five-continents /unhtoday/2025/08/four-recent-grads-secure-fulbright-grants-study-internationally Four recent 91制片厂 graduates were named Fulbright recipients this spring, earning grants that will allow them to further their education in Scotland, Jordan, Germany, and Taiwan, respectively. Jake Gehrung 鈥�20, Silas McIntire 鈥�23, Sydney Seaver 鈥�24 and Madison Smith 鈥�23 received the recognition. Additionally, Lina Adjout 鈥�21 was recognized as an alternate. The Fulbright program is 鈥渢he flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries,鈥� according to the program website. The Program operates in more than 160 countries worldwide. Jake Gehrung. Gehrung, from Walpole, New Hampshire, received the Fulbright to pursue a MSc in sustainable... ]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:15 -0400 /unhtoday/2025/08/four-recent-grads-secure-fulbright-grants-study-internationally /unhtoday/2025/06/bousquet-27-earns-noaa-hollings-scholarship Aimee Bousquet 鈥�27 was named a recipient of the NOAA Earnest F.聽Hollings聽Undergraduate Scholarship this spring, earning her a two-year academic award of $9,500 per year and a 10-week full-time, paid summer internship at a NOAA facility during the summer. ]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:15 -0400 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2025/06/bousquet-27-earns-noaa-hollings-scholarship /unhtoday/2025/06/unh-ocean-engineering-student-earns-prestigious-dod-smart-scholarship Ethan Hickey 鈥�26, an ocean engineering major, has been awarded a prestigious Department of Defense Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART ) Scholarship, a highly competitive program that provides full tuition, summer internship, and a guaranteed job with the DOD after graduation. Hickey, a聽from Coronado, California native, joins a list of 35 students honored from 91制片厂 since the program鈥檚 inception in 2001, continuing to cement its position as one of the top SMART-scholarship-producing institutions in New England and the U.S. Hickey chose his internship and post-graduation placement at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, where he鈥檒l contribute to submarine maintenance and upkeep. His career aspirations include research in the areas of ocean based renewable energy or air sea... ]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:00 -0400 Brooks Payette /unhtoday/2025/06/unh-ocean-engineering-student-earns-prestigious-dod-smart-scholarship /unhtoday/2025/06/paul-college-student-surprised-full-ride-scholarship Sometimes, when more eloquent words fail, all you can muster is a lot of stunned looks and some exclamations of disbelief 鈥� "Wow! ... What? 鈥� Wait, are you serious?" That鈥檚 the reaction Matteo Gal 鈥�28 had when he learned he was the latest recipient of the Granite State Development Corporation鈥檚 (GSDC) scholarship. ]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:30 -0400 Michelle Morrissey 鈥�97 /unhtoday/2025/06/paul-college-student-surprised-full-ride-scholarship /unhtoday/2025/06/la-paz-26-first-unh-student-receive-beinecke-scholarship Jesus La Paz 鈥�26 became the first 91制片厂 student to ever receive the Beinecke Scholarship, a prestigious award given to 20 students nationwide each year that provides support for graduate education in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. 91制片厂 applied to become a participating institution for the Beinecke Scholarship last year, making La Paz the first ever 91制片厂 nominee, as well (participating institutions are only allowed to nominate one student per year). He was selected from a pool of 93 candidates to receive the scholarship, which will provide $35,000 of financial support toward his graduate education as well as mentorship from the Beinecke program. 鈥淩eceiving the Beinecke Scholarship means being able to pursue my academic interests without worrying too much about funding my education... ]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:45 -0400 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2025/06/la-paz-26-first-unh-student-receive-beinecke-scholarship /unhtoday/2025/05/one-student-and-one-recent-graduate-earn-critical-language-scholarships One 91制片厂 student and one recent graduate received Critical Language Scholarships (CLS) this spring, giving them both the opportunity to participate in immersive language study. Jacob Remick 鈥�19 鈥�24G will take part in the overseas program 鈥� studying in Tajikistan 鈥� while Cooper Mee 鈥�28 will participate in the CLS Spark virtual program, studying Japanese thanks to facilitation from the LTL Language School in Tokyo. ]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 09:30 -0400 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2025/05/one-student-and-one-recent-graduate-earn-critical-language-scholarships /unhtoday/2025/03/chhs-students-get-chance-present-their-research-major-athletic-shoe-company Research led by four 91制片厂 exercise science majors could have an influence on the marketing efforts of a major international athletic shoe brand. ]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:15 -0500 Aaron Sanborn, Keith Testa /unhtoday/2025/03/chhs-students-get-chance-present-their-research-major-athletic-shoe-company /unhtoday/2025/02/nicholls-25-becomes-first-unh-student-receive-gates-cambridge-scholarship Sarah Nicholls 鈥�25 has been awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, becoming the first 91制片厂 student to ever receive the award. Approximately 25 such scholarships are offered to U.S. students each year. ]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:15 -0500 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2025/02/nicholls-25-becomes-first-unh-student-receive-gates-cambridge-scholarship /unhtoday/2025/02/nine-students-study-abroad-thanks-gilman-scholarships Nine 91制片厂 students earned the chance to see and study in different parts of the world as recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship during the recent fall cycle. The students will be making the trek to landing spots that include France, Italy, New Zealand and Japan. ]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:00 -0500 /unhtoday/2025/02/nine-students-study-abroad-thanks-gilman-scholarships /unhtoday/2025/02/lonza-partners-unh-offer-life-sciences-scholarship-and-mentorship-program The 91制片厂 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制片厂 students. ]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:00 -0500 /unhtoday/2025/02/lonza-partners-unh-offer-life-sciences-scholarship-and-mentorship-program /unhtoday/2025/01/mcnair-scholars-program-preparing-students-success-graduate-education Caleb Marrero 鈥�25 is an aspiring physical therapist who has visions of opening a private PT practice where he can specialize in treating athletes and contribute to his field via research. In 91制片厂鈥檚 McNair Scholars program, he found the ideal platform to help get him there. ]]> Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:45 -0500 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2025/01/mcnair-scholars-program-preparing-students-success-graduate-education /unhtoday/2024/10/unh-offer-real-time-acceptance-and-scholarships-direct-admissions-pilot-program A聽pilot program with聽Niche Direct Admissions聽for the 2024-25 admissions year will allow high school seniors who meet certain criteria for admission and merit scholarships to receive immediate acceptance to the 91制片厂 based solely on their Niche profile. Direct admissions programs like the partnership with Niche have expanded rapidly over the past five years as universities seek to broaden access, boost enrollment and change the narrative of higher education from one of scarcity to one of opportunity. According to Niche survey data, 80% of last year鈥檚 high school seniors reported they'd be more interested in a college that offers acceptance without a traditional application.聽Now in its fourth consecutive cycle,鈥疦iche Direct Admissions has more than 110 college and... ]]> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:45 -0400 /unhtoday/2024/10/unh-offer-real-time-acceptance-and-scholarships-direct-admissions-pilot-program /unhtoday/2024/08/fulbright-grants-send-unh-alums-finland-and-kazakhstan 91制片厂 graduates Anh Nguyen and Taylor Nydam are traveling to Finland and Kazakhstan, respectively, this summer and fall thanks to a pair of Fulbright grants. ]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:30 -0400 /unhtoday/2024/08/fulbright-grants-send-unh-alums-finland-and-kazakhstan /unhtoday/2024/07/nine-students-land-gilman-scholarships-study-internationally Nine 91制片厂 students 鈥� including a pair of siblings 鈥� earned the opportunity to study in and experience international locales and cultures as recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which will bring this cohort of Wildcats to six different countries around the globe. The Gilman scholarship聽provides awards to Pell grant-eligible students who are studying or interning abroad for credit. In 2021, the U.S. State Department recognized 91制片厂 as a top producer of Gilman Scholars in the country as part of the 20th anniversary of the program. This year鈥檚 recipients are Meghan Cotter 鈥�25, Kiley Hill 鈥�25, Victoria (Tori) Peterson 鈥�25, Alaura Cross-Stroman 鈥�26, brothers Noah Eckert 鈥�26 and Caleb Eckert 鈥�26, Lauren Hoppler 鈥�26, Elizabeth Robinson-Kiang 鈥�26 and Rozalia Vajda 鈥�27.... ]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:00 -0400 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2024/07/nine-students-land-gilman-scholarships-study-internationally /unhtoday/2024/06/petit-26-earns-noaa-hollings-scholarship Working as a research assistant during the spring semester in the lab of Michael Chambers, research associate professor in 91制片厂鈥檚 Center for Sustainable Seafood Systems, Elisabeth Petit 鈥�26 was able to tap directly into interests she hopes will carry her well beyond 91制片厂. She relished every minute there 鈥� she just wished there were a lot more of them. Her busy schedule, crowded with a heavy courseload and campus life commitments, conspired to limit her availability. 鈥淚 enjoyed being able to participate in aquaculture research for a couple of hours each week, but I want to be able to do more,鈥� Petit, who is known to most as Ellie, says. Wish, granted. Petit was recently announced as a recipient of the NOAA聽Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship, an award for sophomore students that... ]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 08:45 -0400 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2024/06/petit-26-earns-noaa-hollings-scholarship /unhtoday/2024/04/flynn-fellowship-jumpstart-students-nursing-career Hannah White 鈥�24 first developed an interest in healthcare while working at a nursing facility at age 14. 鈥淚 loved having the chance to connect with my patients one-on-one,鈥� recalls White, who is set to graduate聽from 91制片厂鈥檚 College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing this spring. Upon graduation, White will have the opportunity to do just that 鈥� and much more 鈥� as a nurse at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (WDH) in her hometown of Dover, New Hampshire. She was offered a position on the medical-surgical unit, where she鈥檒l work with聽oncology, orthopedic and comfort care patients,聽after completing an internship at WDH as a Flynn Fellow this summer. Founded by Fred Flynn in honor of his wife, who died of ovarian cancer in 2013, the Flynn Fellowship is a highly... ]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:30 -0400 /unhtoday/2024/04/flynn-fellowship-jumpstart-students-nursing-career /unhtoday/2024/04/nicholls-25-earns-goldwater-scholarship Sarah Nicholls 鈥�25 was recently chosen as one of 438 recipients of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, the nation鈥檚 premier undergraduate award for science, math, engineering and technology (STEM) majors who plan to pursue a Ph.D. and have a career in research. ]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:45 -0400 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2024/04/nicholls-25-earns-goldwater-scholarship /unhtoday/2023/12/tuition-state-students-frozen-sixth-consecutive-year The University System of New Hampshire (USNH) Board of Trustees voted once again to freeze tuition for in-state students at all system colleges for the 2024-2025 academic year, marking the sixth consecutive year without an increase. When factoring in institutional financial aid, the freeze will make it less expensive on average for Granite State students to attend a USNH institution next year than it was in 2019. Beyond 91制片厂, the tuition freeze will remain in effect at both Keene State College and Plymouth State University, as well. 鈥淲e remain steadfast in our commitment to making a college education accessible to as many New Hampshire students as possible,鈥� 91制片厂 President James W. Dean Jr. says. 鈥淭his effort over the last six years has benefited hundreds of Granite State families and... ]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:30 -0500 /unhtoday/2023/12/tuition-state-students-frozen-sixth-consecutive-year /unhtoday/2023/08/hamel-scholars-meet-governor-engage-innovative-technology-during-retreat 91制片厂鈥檚 incoming cohort of Hamel Scholars rubbed elbows with the governor and got to interact with a robotic arm and shoulder during a visit to Concord and Manchester on Aug. 22 as part of a five-day, early-arrival retreat. ]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:45 -0400 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2023/08/hamel-scholars-meet-governor-engage-innovative-technology-during-retreat /unhtoday/2023/08/unh-and-nemo-equipment-partner-first-nh-outdoor-recreation-policy-fellow 91制片厂 and outdoor gear company NEMO Equipment celebrated the funding of the first NH Outdoor Recreation Policy Fellow at 91制片厂 with an event at the company鈥檚 headquarters in Dover on Friday, July 21. ]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:15 -0400 Tom Bebbington /unhtoday/2023/08/unh-and-nemo-equipment-partner-first-nh-outdoor-recreation-policy-fellow /unhtoday/2023/06/mcguire-25-receives-noaa-hollings-scholarship Emma McGuire 鈥�25 is spending the summer as an intern with the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science (BMSIS), taking a first significant step toward a career in which she hopes to work with marine microbes. And, thanks to news she received earlier this spring, she already knows what one of the next steps will be. ]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 11:30 -0400 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2023/06/mcguire-25-receives-noaa-hollings-scholarship /unhtoday/2023/06/five-recent-unh-grads-land-fulbright-offers Fulbright grants will send four recent 91制片厂 graduates to Scotland, Germany, Mexico and Indonesia in the coming months in order to pursue English teaching, research or graduate study work. 91制片厂 had five finalists for the Fulbright this spring 鈥� Eli Duggan 鈥�23, Sam Mercer 鈥�23, Alyssa Landry 鈥�23, Bailey Prasad 鈥�23 and Sophie Wulfing 鈥�23G 鈥� but Mercer ultimately chose to decline his. He was also offered the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship and was limited by a new rule established this year that states one student cannot have two federal fellowships concurrently (otherwise he would have deferred the NSF grant by a year, as was previously acceptable). The remaining recipients will all spend 8-to-10 months abroad as a result of receiving the Fulbright. The Fulbright... ]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:15 -0400 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2023/06/five-recent-unh-grads-land-fulbright-offers /unhtoday/2023/05/four-ceps-students-secure-smart-scholarships Four 91制片厂 students have been awarded Science, Math and Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarships this spring, a recognition that includes full tuition and post-graduation job placement within the Department of Defense (DoD). Anne Berg 鈥�24, Olivia Giralt 鈥�26, Jackson Weber 鈥�25 and Colby Wheeler 鈥�25 were this year鈥檚 recipients, continuing a to cement 91制片厂鈥檚 position as one of the top SMART-scholarship-producing institutions in New England. Last year the university boasted six recipients, the largest number ever in a single cycle, and between 2006 and 2021 91制片厂 produced 28 recipients, making it the top such producer in New England and placing it in the top 7% nationwide during that span. SMART scholarships are awarded to undergraduate or graduate students in STEM-related fields and... ]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 12:00 -0400 /unhtoday/2023/05/four-ceps-students-secure-smart-scholarships /unhtoday/2023/05/unh-welcome-highest-achieving-undergrad-class-ever With the May 1 national deposit deadline passed, the 91制片厂鈥檚 Durham campus is set to welcome its highest-achieving incoming undergraduate class ever this fall, a significant milestone that reflects key achievements in several areas that align with 91制片厂 President Jim Dean鈥檚 strategic pillars. ]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 14:30 -0400 Keith Testa /unhtoday/2023/05/unh-welcome-highest-achieving-undergrad-class-ever