Student Success Blog

Every year, a chosen few of UNH’s outstanding faculty members from each college and school receive Faculty Excellence Awards in recognition of their achievements in teaching, scholarship and service. University-wide awards recognize public service, research, teaching and engagement.

Can you balance work and an online degree? Meet Kiara Colon ‘26, who is finishing her UNH Online Applied Psychology: Education Advocacy degree while working.

Paying for college doesn't have to be overwhelming. Learn how scholarships, tuition discounts, financial aid, and employer or military benefits can help make a UNH CPS Online degree more affordable.

For online students the goal of earning a bachelor’s degree at the University of New Hampshire is now faster and more budget-friendly. The University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies (CPS) has announced that it will start offering two new online Applied Bachelor of Science (A.B.S.) degree programs specifically designed to help eligible students earn a bachelor’s degree in as little as three years.

Choosing a college is about more than tuition. Learn the hidden costs adult learners should compare, including fees, transfer credits, flexibility, time to graduation, and overall value, so you can make a more informed decision about your education.

Choosing an online degree is about more than affordability—it's about finding a program that delivers long-term career value. Learn how UNH College of Professional Studies Online combines affordable tuition, flexible learning, and career-focused programs to help adult learners build in-demand skills while continuing to work. Explore degree options in cybersecurity, national security intelligence analysis, healthcare, human services, analytics, education, and other growing fields designed to support career advancement and a strong return on your educational investment.

UNH College of Professional Studies partners with municipalities across New Hampshire and beyond to help employees advance their careers through flexible online degree programs and tuition discounts. From public health and human resources to emergency services and leadership, municipal professionals gain the skills needed to meet evolving community needs. Through the stories of City of Manchester employees Wanda Castillo-Diaz, Karen Poulin, and Chief Ryan Cashin, this article highlights how higher education supports workforce development, strengthens public service, and prepares professionals to lead in their communities.

Bow High School English teacher and UNH CPS online alum Meagan Burd has been named the 2026 recipient of the Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical Award. After completing UNH’s Reading and Writing Specialist program, Burd developed a project focused on helping secondary educators integrate structured literacy practices into all content areas. Drawing from her classroom experience, graduate studies, and mentorship from faculty member Chris Tate, Burd aims to bridge the gap between adolescent literacy needs and teacher support. Her work emphasizes practical, research-based literacy instruction that can be embedded into existing high school classrooms to improve student outcomes across disciplines.

National Security Intelligence Analysis (NSIA) faculty member Angela Miller Lewis brings a rare combination of government, private sector, and academic experience to her role as a faculty member. This offers NSIA students a real-world perspective on intelligence. Her career spans work as a Senior Targeting Officer with the CIA and leadership roles in global intelligence across major organizations, where she translated complex data into actionable insights for decision-makers. As the intelligence field evolves alongside geopolitical shifts and emerging technologies, Angela Miller Lewis is passionate about developing professionals who combine technical expertise with empathy, integrity, and resilience—equipping them to lead thoughtfully in an increasingly complex world.