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UNH service worker spotlight: Annette Vachon

By Benjamin Domaingue · Friday, Feb. 19, 2021

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Durham campus manages to look as beautiful as ever. Even with the enhanced cleaning protocols due to COVID-19, UNH’s Resident Housekeeping Supervisor Annette Vachon keeps a smile on her face under the increased workload.

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A guide to campus life in orange mode at UNH

By Cassie Hollasch · Friday, Feb. 19, 2021

On Feb. 11, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) announced it was moving to orange mode of operations due to rising coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, and UNH students are grappling with what facilities are still available to them in the new operational mode.

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UNH announces new sophomore innovation fellowship

By Isabelle Curtis · Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021

Beginning in fall 2021, sophomores at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) will have the opportunity to participate in a student fellowship through the Peter T. Paul Entrepreneurship Center (ECenter). The Shaw Innovation Explorers Program was made possible by donations from UNH alum David Shaw ’73, CEO of Black Point Group; John Shaw, CEO of Itaconix; and the Shaw family.

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UNH to use Eaton Hall as additional quarantine housing

By Katie Hoppler · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021

Approximately 20 Eaton Hall residents were required by University of New Hampshire (UNH) Housing to move to different residence halls to create additional quarantine housing amidst the ongoing spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) on campus.

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UNH shifts to “orange mode” after rise in COVID-19 cases

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021

[DURHAM]-- “Rest assured UNH Housing remains open,” Residential Life stated. This past Thursday UNH announced a transition to orange mode due to a rise of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases within the campus community. Effective Thursday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m., President James Dean sent an email to all faculty and students with an official statement. “We are seeing a dramatic and sustained rise in the number of positive COVID-19 cases within the Durham community. As a result, effective 6 p.m. today, Feb. 11, 2021, the Durham campus (Manchester and Law remain in yellow) will transition to our orange mode of operation.”

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UNH reports 433 active COVID-19 cases

By Ben MacKillop · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021

In the first week since the University of New Hampshire (UNH) transitioned to orange mode of operations, positive coronavirus (COVID-19) test numbers have dropped slightly, but remain at very high levels.

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“UNH Get Hired” series replaces career fair

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021

Durham, NH - Job searching is a daunting task for students and veterans in the working field alike. Combine that with the overwhelming feeling of attending a career fair with more than 150 companies present, students would normally feel flustered and not know where to begin. 

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UNH switches to orange level of operations

By Corey Kurylo · Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) will enter orange mode following “a dramatic and sustained rise in the number of positive COVID-19 cases within the Durham community,” President James Dean announced Thursday.

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Clean Energy Jobs Forum features UNH alumni

By Cassie Hollasch · Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

Finding jobs during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been a daunting task for many Americans, but experts in the renewable energy sector say with a little tenacity and connections there are many jobs to be had.

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UNH Paul alumnus creates mental health app

By joshmorrill · Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

(DURHAM, NH) -- Struggles with mental health, alcohol and drug abuse have taken over the lives of people every day; even in a small town like Durham, NH. However, there are some people who are willing to change the stigma around serious struggles and give an outlet for those who need it most.

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Limited space available in quarantine dorms

By Ben MacKillop · Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

As we finish the second week of classes in the spring semester, the number of active coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on campus have nearly reached their high from the fall semester causing many students to worry about a possibly-impending campus shutdown.

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Kenneth Holmes addresses quarantine capacity issues

By Josh Morrill · Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

After the University of New Hampshire (UNH) released their coronavirus (COVID-19) testing information on Feb. 10 via their COVID-19 Lab Testing Dashboard, Senior Vice Provost of Student Life Kenneth Holmes sent out a video message to the university community addressing the increased quarantine and contact tracing numbers.

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