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UNH announces 2021 commencement plans

By Cassie Hollasch · Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021

Durham, NH -- For many students, spring semester calls for going to the ski mountain during the weekends or applying for summer internships. For seniors, it normally means applying for jobs, declaring their minors, and walking across the stage in front of the large crowd of their peers, family, friends and faculty. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic prevented most students from getting the college ending that they deserved, but on Feb. 3 an email was sent to seniors explaining basic plans for an in-person graduation.

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UNH resources to help you celebrate Black History Month

By Josh Morrill · Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021

As students migrate back to Durham and into their dorms, they are being met with the requirements of coronavirus (COVID-19) self-testing, signing prerequisite pledges and maintaining a valid Wildcat Pass, but they are also arriving just in time for the annually commemorated “Black History Month.”

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Student COVID-19 testing day requests denied

By Cassie Hollasch · Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021

Durham, NH -- As the spring semester rolled in, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) resumed its classes in-person and online. UNH outlined a more rigorous but efficient coronavirus (COVID-19) testing program this semester in hopes of combating the rise of COVID-19 cases on campus. 

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GameStop stock surge causes controversy

By Ben MacKillop · Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021

Over the past week, the worlds of politics, finance, and social media all collided as retail investors on Reddit exploited a mistake by Hedge Funds causing stock prices in GameStop ($GME) and other companies to soar in value.

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COVID-19 vaccine shipped to US pharmacies

By Anna Kate Munsey · Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021

A new public-private partnership aims to provide doses of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine directly to pharmacies nationwide. This week, the Biden administration announced they will ship doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to retail pharmacies across the U.S.

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Black History Month events at UNH

By Katie Hoppler · Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021

February is Black History Month, a federally-recognized event that reflects on Black Americans’ significant impact on the country. To celebrate this month, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) is putting on a series of events and programs.

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UNH cancels all summer and fall 2021 Study Abroad programs

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) announced the cancellation of summer and fall 2021 education abroad. The university cited uncertainty regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine rollout, the emergence of new variants, current restrictions on U.S. travel, and the U.S. Department of State rating most countries at the highest risk levels as reasons behind this decision

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Inauguration Day fashion: Explained

By Hannah Donahue · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021

It is without a doubt that the inauguration of 46th President Joseph R. Biden was a historic day, but what drew the international attention of onlookers was the fashion of the day - and the statements they held. From President Biden and first lady Jill Biden to Vice President Kamala Harris to Lady Gaga, the meaning behind what everyone wore took center stage.

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Faculty members receive Spencer grants

By Cassie Hollasch · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021

Three University of New Hampshire (UNH) faculty members received grants from the prestigious Spencer Foundation for education research. UNH College of Liberal Arts (COLA) Dean Michele Dillon expressed her pride and said she was "excited" for the faculty awarded in a UNH Today announcement.

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2020’s COVID-19 semester in review

By Cassie Hollasch · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021

The fall semester of 2020 took a toll on so many in the UNH community; students, faculty and staff alike. The threat of COVID-19 has minimized Wildcats’ old lives to a distant memory that we can only reminisce upon.

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The future of American politics

By Anna Kate Munsey · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021

Donald Trump lost reelection and Joe Biden won the presidency. Democrats lost 12 seats but maintained control of the U.S. House, and with wins in both Georgia runoff races, they have just barely gained control of the U.S. Senate. The U.S. Supreme Court, as of the nomination of Justice Amy Coney Barrett, holds a 6-3 conservative majority. What does all of this mean? And, how did we get here?

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UNH students’ return to campus guide

By Cassie Hollasch · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021

As the University of New Hampshire begins their return to campus, students are being asked to follow all guidelines outlined by the university. Over the past week, UNH students have been sent an overwhelming number of emails regarding the testing procedure and rules for a safe spring semester which begins, Feb. 1. Below, the emails and guidelines provided by UNH are broken down as a comprehensive return to campus guide.

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International students unable to travel home

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021

Durham, NH -- For most college students, winter break calls for spending some quality time with family members or booking a trip to countries with lower legal age drinking limits. However, the reality of winter break amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is very different for all students, especially for international students. 

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Round-up of books published by COLA faculties in 2020

By Cassie Hollasch · Monday, Jan. 25, 2021

Though 2020 might have been a challenging year for many people, the faculty of College of Liberal Arts (COLA) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) have remained productive by showcasing their magnitude of knowledge and skills. Aside from teaching classes in-person and online and attending virtual seminars, some faculty have furthered their research or worked on fiction writing.

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New Hampshire rolls out Phase 1B of vaccine distribution plan

By Ben MacKillop · Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021

Now over a month since the first doses of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine arrived in New Hampshire, over 50,000 people have received at least one dose of the vaccine. Phase 1A of vaccine distribution, which includes health care workers, emergency responders, and older adults living in residential care facilities, is wrapping up in the next two weeks as the first round of vaccine recipients are now receiving their second doses.

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