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The University of New Hampshire (UNH) is a public land‑grant research university located in Durham, New Hampshire. It was founded in 1866 as the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts and was renamed the University of New Hampshire in 1923. The university also operates campuses in Manchester and Concord and offers online and continuing education programs.

UNH provides undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple colleges and schools, spanning disciplines in the sciences, engineering, business, health and social services, liberal arts, and education. The institution emphasizes interdisciplinary study and public service, with accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education.

The Durham campus includes teaching facilities, libraries, museums, and research laboratories, serving a student body drawn from New Hampshire and beyond. The university supports a range of housing options, student organizations, and community engagement opportunities. Athletics are administered by UNH Athletics, and the Wildcats compete in NCAA Division I, with football participating in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision.

In research, UNH conducts work across fields such as marine science, environmental science, engineering, health, and education, with multiple research centers and institutes and collaborations with industry and government. The university maintains programs and initiatives in coastal and marine sciences, agricultural science, and public policy, reflecting its land‑grant heritage and regional role in education, research, and service.