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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.

“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. 

Celestin hopes to educate community on diversity, equity, and inclusion

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021

Tejun Celestin, a junior business administration with finance and information systems and business analytics dual options major, took part in the final Zoom event for “Confronting the Racial Wealth Gap” series at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) on Feb. 11 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Provost discusses student retention progress and goals

By Anna Kate Munsey · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021

Already a leader in student retention rates for public universities, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) hopes to further improve in this area with a variety of goals and initiatives.

UNH celebrates Black History Month with AMPLIFY podcast series

By Isabelle Curtis · Monday, Feb. 15, 2021

In honor of Black History Month, the Beauregard Center and the Sexual Harassment & Rape Prevention Program (SHARPP) are co-sponsoring AMPLIFY: Turning up the Volume on Black Voices, a virtual podcast & chat series.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UNH investigation into faculty member concludes with resignation

By Anna Kate Munsey · Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

The University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) investigation into a faculty member’s alleged actions on social media is now over and the employee at the center of the investigation has resigned.

President Dean hosts State of the University address

By Cassie Hollasch · Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

President James W. Dean Jr. of the University of New Hampshire (UNH) hosted the annual State of the University address with numerous other administrators.

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.

Wildcat Pass COVID-19 safety features

By Benjamin Domaingue · Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) began reopening for the Spring 2021 semester with new protocols to keep students safe, including updates to the Wildcat Pass.

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.”

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. 

UNH’s investigation involving faculty member still ongoing

By annakatemunsey26 · Friday, Feb. 5, 2021

It has now been over four months since the University of New Hampshire (UNH) launched an investigation into a faculty member’s alleged actions on social media.

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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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UNH experiences curtailed operations from first winter storm

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021

Feb. 2 saw the University of New Hampshire's (UNH) first snow day of the spring semester, with operations curtailed from 5 p.m. on Feb. 1 to 4 a.m. on Feb. 3.

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.