Posts Tagged ‘UNH’
Launching the Next Industrial Revolution in New England: New Hampshire’s Green Launching Pad 1.0 and 2.0
by Ross Gittell and A.R. Venkatachalam
April 29, 2011
There is an exciting new opportunity for universities and colleges to advance the New England economy and at the same time help address environmental concerns.
The current snapshot of New England’s economy relative to other areas is favorable. The region suffered less decline during the recent recession than the national average, and the region’s recovery has ...
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New England Colleges Respond to Japan Disaster
by Christine Cassis
March 14, 2011
Following last week's 8.9 magnitude earthquake off Northeastern Japan, continuing aftershocks and a massive tsunami, colleges and universities are keeping a close eye on that part of the world. Below are some updates from New England institutions.
Boston University's Daily Free Press reports BU students in Tokyo O.K. 19 Yale Students Safe in Tokyo, reports The New ... Read MoreTags: Boston Globe, Boston University, christine cassis, Connecticut College, Dartmouth, Earthquake, Japan, MIT, U. Maine Farmington, UNH, Yale | No Comments
Flexibility is Key for Working Parents
by Christine Cassis
June 9, 2010
Flexibility with work is key to maintaining the "work-life balance" issue with which many parents struggle. Nearly a quarter of working parents have passed up promotions because of issues relating to flexibility, according to a report produced by the Carsey Institute, UNH Cooperative Extension and New Hampshire Employment Security this week ...
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UNH Taps Life is Good Founder for Commencement
by NEBHE Admin
April 7, 2010
Bert Jacobs, co-founder of the company “Life is Good,” will be the commencement speaker for the University of New Hampshire graduating class of 2010, on May 22.
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Morrill at 150: What Would Justin Do?
by Mark W. Huddleston
July 12, 2012
Editor's Note: NEJHE devotes special attention in 2012 to the changing roles of land-grant institutions on this 150th anniversary of the Morrill Land-Grant College Act. Here is University of New Hampshire President Mark W. Huddleston on the current state of land-grant support ...
As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the land-grant college system, I ...
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