College of Life Sciences & Agriculture
Living Labs: How Experimental Forests Offer Insights into Small Mammal Population Dynamics
UNH study reveals how small mammals adapt reproduction to forest seed cycles, influencing seed dispersal, tree regeneration, and forest ecosystem resilience. Read More-
03/03/25
UNH Graduates, Faculty Featured Prominently in Annual '40 Under Forty' List
The Â鶹app was prominently represented on the Union Leader’s annual 40 Under Forty award list for 2025, with eight Granite State... -
02/25/25
Nicholls ’25 Becomes First UNH Student to Receive Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Sarah Nicholls ’25 has been awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, becoming the first UNH student to ever receive the award. Approximately 25 such... -
02/18/25
Unlocking Nature’s Ice-Binders
UNH scientists study antifreeze proteins to improve cryopreservation methods, aiming to revolutionize medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology with... -
02/18/25
Nine Students to Study Abroad Thanks to Gilman Scholarships
Nine UNH students earned the chance to see and study in different parts of the world as recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International...
Recent Stories
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06/11/24 - Petit ’26 Earns NOAA Hollings ScholarshipWorking as a research assistant during the spring semester in the lab of Michael Chambers, research associate professor in UNH’s Center for Sustainable Seafood Systems, Elisabeth... Read More
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06/07/24 - Best Radicchio Varieties for New England FarmersGranite State farmers can boost sustainability by adding high-demand radicchio to their crops, and research at UNH is aiding that effort by identifying top-performing varieties... Read More
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05/28/24 - UNH Receives AKC Grant to Further Mysterious Dog Illness InvestigationUNH researchers who have been working to better understand what is causing a respiratory illness in dogs since making a significant discovery in relation to the mysterious... Read More
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05/28/24 - UNH Celebrates Graduates With Weekend of Commencement EventsThe Â鶹app celebrated a lively and joyful commencement weekend with seven ceremonies on the Durham campus (and one at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law) overÌý... Read More
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05/23/24 - Desert Mice Offer Insight into Potential Climate Change AdaptationsUNH researchers study cactus mice adaptations to arid conditions, uncovering strategies to help animals and humans survive in a rapidly warming, drought-prone climate. Read More
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05/20/24 - Regenerating Northern Oak Forests Using Prescribed FireResearch at UNH explores prescribed fire to boost Northern red oak regeneration, ensuring its ecological and economic benefits in New England's forests and timber industry. Read More
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05/16/24 - COLSA Faculty Spotlight: Jennifer ChadbourneExplore how Jennifer Chadbourne, COLSA clinical assistant professor, combines her passion for nutrition, telehealth, and education, and learn what inspired her to pursue science... Read More
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05/08/24 - Kiwiberry Breeder Is UNH’s 2024 Innovator of the YearIago Hale, associate professor of specialty crop improvement, has been named UNH’s 2024 J. Brent Loy Innovator of the Year, recognizing his pioneering work in the kiwiberry... Read More
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05/07/24 - Recognizing Achievements in Aquatic ScienceUNH Professor Emeritus of Environmental Science William H. McDowell was recently named a 2024 Fellow of the international Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) for his research... Read More
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05/01/24 - COLSA Faculty Spotlight: Anna O’BrienDiscover how COLSA Assistant Professor Anna O’Brien combines her love of plants, microbiomes, and sustainability to address the effects of climate change on agriculture. Read More