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Students protest outside presidents house demanding for change in sexual assault protocol at UNH

Students protest outside president’s house demanding for change in sexual assault protocol at UNH

Melanie Matts October 29, 2021
“Be proactive, not reactive!” The students at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) chanted outside President James W. Dean’s house on Monday, Oct. 25; the second protest to take place within a week regarding the sexual assault and rape claims against a UNH student. 

UNH President announces vaccine mandate for all UNH employees

Ben MacKillop October 23, 2021
In an announcement sent out last Friday, UNH President James Dean announced that under new federal requirements some UNH faculty members are considered federal contractors and will now be subject to vaccine requirements. However, on Friday, Oct. 22, Dean announced that this vaccination requirement would now expand to all university employees, including students employed by the university.
Masks required almost everywhere indoors, UNH President Dean announces

Masks required almost everywhere indoors, UNH President Dean announces

Anna Kate Munsey September 13, 2021
All University of New Hampshire (UNH) students, faculty and staff are now required to wear masks in most indoor spaces on campus, President James Dean announced Thursday. 

Holmes announces death of UNH sophomore

Anna Kate Munsey May 7, 2021
On Tuesday, Senior Vice Provost for Student Life Kenneth Holmes sent out a message to the University of New Hampshire (UNH) community regarding the recent death of a student.
UNH leadership reacts to the Derek Chauvin verdict

UNH leadership reacts to the Derek Chauvin verdict

Anna Kate Munsey April 22, 2021
On Tuesday, former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in regards to the killing of George Floyd - unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Second Wildcat Wellness Weekend will begin April 16

Second Wildcat Wellness Weekend will begin April 16

Anna Kate Munsey April 15, 2021
Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) opted to provide two “Wildcat Wellness Weekends” instead of a traditional spring break.
President Dean announces return to yellow mode

President Dean announces return to yellow mode

Josh Morrill March 4, 2021
On March 1, 2021, University of New Hampshire President James Dean announced in an email to students and faculty that the university would be returning to yellow mode, a distinction that would allow for full student-focused operation on campus.
Limited space available in quarantine dorms

Limited space available in quarantine dorms

Ben MacKillop February 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

Kenneth Holmes addresses quarantine capacity issues

Josh Morrill February 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.

Durham winter break testing updates

Hannah Donahue December 16, 2020
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) is now nearly one month into its winter break coronavirus (COVID-19) testing program and currently stands at a 1.24% positivity rate of the students, faculty, staff and contractors participating in the program. This rate is the highest it has been since the start of UNH’s testing program, however there are less people being tested during this period.

27 students evicted from housing for COVID-19 protocol noncompliance

Cassie Hollasch November 28, 2020
There were 27 evictions from University of New Hampshire (UNH) housing between Nov. 6 and Nov. 11, according to an email sent by Senior Vice Provost for Student Life Kenneth Holmes.
UNH reports 83 total active COVID-19 cases

UNH reports 83 total active COVID-19 cases

Cassie Hollasch November 13, 2020
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) reported 83 total active positive cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as of Nov. 10.
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