Carsey School of Public Policy
Immigrants fuel growth in major U.S. urban counties
In an Associated Press article about immigrants keeping the largest urban counties in the U. S. growing in 2024, the Carsey School's Senior Demographer Kenneth Johnson commented “A substantial excess of births over deaths has long been the primary driver of U.S. population growth, but as this... Read More-
05/22/25
The trends behind the historically low U.S. birth rate
CBS News’ 60 Minutes Overtime interviewed the Carsey School’s Senior Demographer Kenneth Johnson to find out what’s happening with American women... -
05/21/25
Are Americans Flocking to Low-Tax States?
In this Newsweek article, U.S. News Reporter Jordan King interviews experts to examine the reason Americans are moving to low-tax states. Kenneth... -
05/20/25
Weekend of Commencement Festivities Celebrates 2025 Graduates
The University of New Hampshire celebrated commencement weekend with three ceremonies on the Durham campus and one at the UNH Franklin Pierce School... -
04/03/25
Cracking the Childcare Crisis
The New Hampshire Early Care and Education Research Consortium at UNH aims to inform policy and action toward a more robust early childhood education...
Recent Stories
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02/06/24 - Closing the GapA conversation with Leanne Ryder ’23G quickly reveals her purposeful desire to enhance the quality of life for historically disinvested communities by improving their economic... Read More
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01/31/24 - 'Mama HAGN'“Most Haitians understand that education is the ticket to a good future. As a schoolgirl I would joyously rifle through my new textbooks to enjoy the intoxicating scent of... Read More
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01/08/24 - An Evolving SpaceJuliet Webber ’23G epitomizes patience and perseverance in her work in higher education. As the director of UNH Professional Development and Training, she has carefully built a... Read More
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12/19/23 - Embrace the Future“How can we build better support for our communities to thrive at an individual and collective level?” asks Carolyn Arcand, program director of the master of public administration... Read More
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12/12/23 - UNH Celebrates Students and Alumni at Annual Social Venture Innovation ChallengeStudent and alumni innovators alike were celebrated last week at the culminating events of the NH Social Venture Innovation Challenge (SVIC), UNH’s annual idea competition. Paige... Read More
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11/29/23 - Call to ActionFaced with deep social injustice, some hear a clarion call to action. Alioune Sidi Mzeirigue ’22G, a self-described member of the Hratine former slave community in the Sahel... Read More
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11/27/23 - Citizen of the World“I live my life according to my personal values. My choices will never bring me great wealth or power but I am happy to be living my vocation.” Those are the words of Jolan Rivera... Read More
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08/09/23 - Examining Perspectives of New England Farmers MarketsResearch led by scientists from UNH's COLSA and Carsey School examines consumer views on farmers markets and other alternative food networks. Read More
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08/01/23 - Compelled by ComplexitiesDr. Carolyn Arcand doesn’t shy away from the issues and intricacies of the world; she embraces them. “I'm always keeping an eye on things that are unfolding around me in terms of... Read More
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06/27/23 - The Power of Ordinary People Driving Policy ChangeIn July, Dr. Melinda Negrón-Gonzales will officially make the jump from Manchester to Durham and join the faculty at the Carsey School of Public Policy. The 30-mile move may not... Read More