University of New Hampshire

Sign Language Puts Some N.H. College Grads On Path To Job Security

Amanda Loder — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:30:00 +0000

Nine UNH-Manchester students are graduating this year with degrees in American Sign Language Interpretation. The college hosts one of just 13 accredited programs in the country. And given the high demand for interpreters, these newly-minted grads will likely find secure employment.

But they probably won’t be jumping in right after graduation.

UNH President, Mark Huddleston

Laura Knoy — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:00:00 +0000

After years of dealing with state budget cuts, now UNH President Mark Huddleston is hoping his school will receive more funding. We’ll talk about that as well as pressure on him to keep costs down, in light of burgeoning student. We’ll also cover some major ongoing initiatives at UNH including a focus on sustainability.

Guest:

Dr. Mark Huddleston - President of the University of New Hampshire

Green Business Initiative Sees Rewards, But Faces Challenges

Amanda Loder — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:30:00 +0000

A taxpayer-funded eco-business program is paying off for New Hampshire. The Green Launching Pad at the University of New Hampshire has given grants to more than a dozen start-ups in the state. But it hasn’t awarded any new funds since last year.

Bringing a Mini-Spacecraft Back to Earth Safely - Without a Parachute

Brady Carlson — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:44:53 +0000

Time to add another page in the history of space exploration in New Hampshire. This week a team of high school students taking part in the Project SMART summer program at UNH sent a small craft 105,700 feet into the air – that’s over 20 miles up. And it came back down to Earth without a parachute.

UNH Looks For Turnaround in Hockey East Opener

Brady Carlson — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:00:00 +0000

After a sometimes challenging regular season, the University of New Hampshire Wildcats mens team play their first round games in the Hockey East tournament this weekend.

Allen Lessels covers sports for the Union Leader. He recaps the Wildcats' season and previews this weekend's tournament with All Things Considered host Brady Carlson.

Teen "Sexting" Not an Epidemic, UNH Research Finds

Brady Carlson — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:16:12 +0000

Here’s a story worth sharing on your smartphone: new research says there is NOT an epidemic of teen sexting.

UNH Football Looks For Playoff Win in Montana

Brady Carlson — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:03:27 +0000

The University of New Hampshire football team is back in the playoffs. It’s the eighth straight playoff appearance for Wildcat Football.