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UNH Retains Carnegie R1 Classification

UNH retained its R1 classification for highest research activity from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the organization announced today, securing its spot among the nation’s most productive research universities. “UNH stands out for its robust research enterprise... Read More

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