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Lifetime Activity Programs Take Courses Outside of the Traditional Classroom Setting

Aimee Rothman, Staff Writer March 5, 2024

While many courses offered at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) prepare students for their futures by providing information they may need for the career fields they plan on entering, the Lifetime Activity...

COVID-19 booster shots available for all UNH students, faculty and staff

COVID-19 booster shots available for all UNH students, faculty and staff

Teddy Tauscher November 16, 2021
Health & Wellness at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) is now offering Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shots to UNH community members. Individuals over 18, residing or working in a school setting or who have received a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine at least six months ago are eligible for the booster shot.  Individuals who received Johnson and Johnson (J&J) only need to wait two months for a booster. 
Opinion: UNH Health & Wellness Hosted Pro-Abortion Panel Discussion

Opinion: UNH Health & Wellness Hosted Pro-Abortion Panel Discussion

Althea Ansah November 10, 2021
er grabbing my phone and headphones, I rushed upstairs to my room and logged onto Zoom. University of New Hampshire (UNH) Health & Wellness was hosting a reproductive health panel including four panelists from abortion-supporting organizations, and I needed to be on time for the discussion.   
Christensen residents become infected after receiving tattoos in lounge

Christensen residents become infected after receiving tattoos in lounge

Hannah Donahue September 9, 2021
Some residents in first year-only residence hall, Christensen Hall, at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) received tattoos in one of the building lounges on Thursday, Sept. 4 that later became infected.  

Challenges of a break-free semester of virtual learning

Julie Bobyock March 26, 2021
It’s no secret that attending college during a pandemic is difficult. Hours of Zoom classes and meetings, and online homework, projects, and exams have changed student life on campus all over the nation - and have also affected student mental health. While spring breaks have been cancelled at colleges all throughout the country in order to keep communities safe, including University of New Hampshire (UNH), a college semester without a break has seemed to increase the stress levels on campuses.
Fitzgerald reflects on year as Senate elections begin

Fitzgerald reflects on year as Senate elections begin

Cassie Hollasch March 5, 2021
The Student Senate at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) began a new chapter in the fall of 2020 following allegations of general misconduct by the Senate members as well as providing a “hostile climate toward women Senators.” With ample leadership experience, political science and history dual-major Nicholas Fitzgerald, a junior at the time, believed that he could lead the organization towards its original purpose: to make decisions that serve the students best. 
UNH community reacts to news of COVID-19 vaccine

UNH community reacts to news of COVID-19 vaccine

Hannah Donahue November 12, 2020
Biopharmaceutical company Pfizer and German biotechnology company BioNTech announced on Monday that their coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is more than 90% effective in prevention of the disease.

Health & Wellness hosts Body Positivity Week

Cassie Hollasch October 31, 2020
Body Positivity Week took place virtually at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) beginning Oct. 19 through Oct. 22. The events during body positivity week normally include documentary screenings, body positive workshops and activity tables, but due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) all activities were moved online.
The Importance of sleep for college students

The Importance of sleep for college students

Cassie Hollasch October 29, 2020
“Your bed should only be used for sleep, sex, and relaxation; not for homework or late-night studying,” said Shannon Seiferth. “Give your space a once-over and consider ways you can create your very own sleep sanctuary.”
UNH offers flu vaccinations by appointment

UNH offers flu vaccinations by appointment

Cassie Hollasch October 24, 2020
For over twenty years, Health & Wellness has hosted a flu clinic on the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) campus for students, faculty, and staff. This year’s clinic looked a little different compared to years past due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The university alongside Health & Wellness put in place extra safety measures for those receiving and administering the vaccinations.
UNH unveils new COVID-19 lab, tests 4,000 daily

UNH unveils new COVID-19 lab, tests 4,000 daily

Hannah Donahue September 21, 2020
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) recently opened a “state-of-the-art” coronavirus (COVID-19) testing lab, which can process up to 4,000 samples per day.
Degnan takes on new roles during midst of COVID-19

Degnan takes on new roles during midst of COVID-19

Hannah Donahue September 21, 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) was unforeseen but has affected people all in different ways. For Dr. Peter Degnan, medical director for Health and Wellness at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), his role completely changed.
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