Carsey School of Public Policy
UNH Announces 2025 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
Retired Lt. Col. Scott “Kidd” Poteet ’96, who recently rocketed into space as the pilot for the Polaris Dawn mission, will deliver the University of New Hampshire commencement address across all three ceremonies on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Whittemore Center Arena at the Key Auto Group Complex. Read More
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03/03/25UNH Graduates, Faculty Featured Prominently in Annual '40 Under Forty' List
The University of New Hampshire was prominently represented on the Union Leader’s annual 40 Under Forty award list for 2025, with eight Granite State... -
02/13/25UNH Retains Carnegie R1 Classification
UNH retained its R1 classification for highest research activity from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the... -
12/16/24Community, Service, and Growth: A Winant Fellow's Summer of Impact
Over the summer, through the Winant Fellowship, Jaida Michetti interned at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center where she learned how she can serve her... -
11/20/24Empowering Heart Health: A Winant Fellow’s Transformative Summer at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
The Winant Fellowship program at the Carsey School of Public Policy offers UNH undergraduates transformative public service internships, exemplified...
Recent Stories
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01/10/22 - Breaking Barriers: Carsey Alum Deqa Dhalac ‘13G Inaugurated as Nation’s First Somali-American MayorWhy not me? That’s the question Deqa Dhalac ‘13G posed to herself when she first began mulling over the decision to run for political office in 2018. Dhalac, a Somali American who... Read More -
01/10/22 - How Important is Experiential Learning to Your Graduate Education?The Carsey School graduate programs – the Master of Public Policy, Master in Community Development, and Master of Public Administration – work to integrate experimental learning... Read More -
01/09/22 - How Can Students Get Involved in Advocacy, Outreach, and Community Service?Interested in becoming involved in advocacy, outreach, and/or community service? The Carsey School offers three graduate degrees that can prepare you for a fulfilling career in... Read More -
01/05/22 - NBC News: U.S. Population Growth at Lowest Rate Since Nation’s FoundingNBC News interviewed Ken Johnson, Senior Demographer with the Carsey School, regarding 2021’s decline in the U.S. population growth rate – reportedly the largest decline since the... Read More -
01/05/22 - Faculty Spotlight: Stephen Pimpare, Public PolicySince joining the UNH Manchester faculty in 2015, Dr. Stephen Pimpare has inspired students with his passion and expertise on American politics and public policy. Read More -
01/04/22 - The Washington Post: U.S. Population Growth Hits Record Low, Slowed by PandemicTara Bahrampour of The Washington Post reported on 2021’s U.S. population growth of just 0.1 percent – the lowest rate since the country’s founding – and included an interview... Read More -
01/04/22 - MPA vs. MPP: How Are They Different?For undergraduates and working professionals, understanding the distinct differences and similarities among public service master’s degree programs is essential. Perhaps the two... Read More -
01/03/22 - ABC News: US Population Growth at Lowest Rate in Pandemic’s 1st YearThe U.S. population growth dipped to an all-time low during the COVID-19 pandemic’s first year. ABC News reported on this shift, interviewing Carsey School Senior Demographer Ken... Read More -
01/03/22 - NH Public Radio: Report: One-quarter of U.S. households with young children struggle to find child careTodd Bookman of New Hampshire Public Radio recently reported on the nationwide dearth of adequate child care, citing new research from Jess Carson at the Carsey School of Public... Read More -
12/29/21 - What Can I Do with a Masters in Public Policy?What can you do with a Masters in Public Policy degree? Help make a difference in the world by working in roles responsible for analyzing and enacting policies that serve all.... Read More