Keith Testa
Keith Testa's Articles
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Keeping Up the Good Work
For Ashley Carnes ’23, one of the perks of her summer gig that she looks forward to every day is the opportunity to set up an afternoon scavenger hunt. The participants? A trio of warty pigs. -
Raising the Bar
The University of New Hampshire, recognized last year as a top producer of Gilman scholars in the country by the U.S. State Department as part of the 20th anniversary of the program, had its largest... -
Staging a Return
Michael Blackman doesn’t hesitate for an instant when considering what’s more likely to cause the biggest spike in his nerves – his daily role as dean of students at UNH, or his return to the stage... -
A Parting Well Made
Theatre professor David Richman exits the UNH teaching and performance stage. -
Fulbright Grantees Selected
Four UNH students received Fulbright grants this spring to teach, study or conduct research abroad, with two more earning alternate recognition. Nine of the 20 applicants from UNH advanced as far as... -
True Colors
It was purple hair that first prompted Camryn Berry to feel she’d found a home at UNH as a woman in STEM. It was a pink lab coat that opened the door for thousands to share in her story. -
Young Changemakers Take Center Stage
UNH held its Community Changemaker Challenge on May 13 for New England high schools, hosting teams from five schools via Zoom in a showcase of creative ideas and solutions to a wide range of social,... -
Deconstructing Bias
Three young researchers -- and many more -- are leading efforts to help UNH geosciences become more inclusive. -
Going Above and Beyond
Sally Nelson volunteered to be a living donor for a friend in need, and throughout her own months-long journey she credits her colleagues at the School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering (SMSOE... -
McDowell Earns Hollings Scholarship
Lauren McDowell ’24 has been named a NOAA Hollings scholar, becoming the first UNH student to receive the honor for sophomores since 2019. McDowell will complete a paid internship with the National... -
Finishing Strong
A team of UNH students worked through the night to improve its presentation at the last minute and ultimately walked away as national champions, taking first place in the E-Fest competition and the $... -
Changing the Game
The minds behind what is being hailed as a game-changing connectivity breakthrough in the crypto and blockchain world spent much of the winter working together in the Bahamas while being hosted by an... -
Styled Up
Three barbers from D’Cachet Barber Shop in Roslindale, Massachusetts, visited UNH on Tuesday as part of a diversity, equity and inclusion event that offered free haircuts to students, catering to all... -
Getting SMART
Six University of New Hampshire students have been awarded Science, Math and Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarships from the Department of Defense, the largest number of recipients ever... -
Shining a Light on BIPOC History in N.H.
The Center for the Humanities at UNH has received two grants that will help advance projects related to celebrating the history of BIPOC populations in New Hampshire. -
Bringing Cuts to Campus
UNH will be hosting three barbers from Boston on April 19 who will offer free haircuts to students – catering to all hair types and styles – in a return to a diversity, equity and inclusion... -
A Fascinating Find
Adapting to encountering the unexpected is a significant part of the curriculum for those in UNH’s wilderness emergency medical care course. But the events of a March 23 meeting of the class will... -
At the Top of Their Game
The U.S. Paralympic sled hockey team celebrated a gold medal four-peat at the Paralympic Winter Games earlier this month, and no college had more representation in Beijing – among all U.S.... -
Going Places
When it came time to choose a college, Madison Hoppler ’24 opted for the financial security of the campus located practically in her backyard over a more focused pursuit of her creative passion at... -
'Gender Equality for a Sustainable Future'
Celebrating Women's History Month by highlighting women faculty members and the female graduate students they're working with on research at UNH. -
Stepping Up to the Plate
While many students remain free of the burden of food insecurity, a growing number of others – perhaps as many as 20 percent of students, based on results of a recent survey – are not. The newly... -
A Supportive Space
David Beauregard ’23 was in dire need of a parking space. With the clock ticking on his quest to find one, his last resort wound up being a virtual space. A member of the New Hampshire Air National... -
Opening Doors
The first cohort of students is enrolled in the UNH-4U program, designed to open doors to a mostly traditional college experience that was previously closed to students with intellectual disabilities... -
A Lifesaving Voyage
On Sept. 29, the Coast Guard held a small ceremony at the Portsmouth Harbor station to recognize the members of the Shoals Marine Laboratory staff for their response in rescuing a person from the... -
UNH Named a 'Best Value'
The University of New Hampshire offers one of the 10 best values in the country among public universities and the No. 1 value among public universities in New England, according to the new Best Value... -
Remembering 9/11
In observing the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, UNH paused to honor those who were lost, including members of the UNH community: Judd Cavalier ’98, Jennifer Fialko ’94, Robert G. LeBlanc ’59... -
Getting Results
The UNH COVID-19 lab has gone from testing only UNH students at the outset to becoming one of the most powerful tools the Granite State has in the battle against COVID-19. -
A Movement on the Move
The Freedom Café was founded more than eight years ago with one ambitious goal and two worldly possessions. It recently moved from its original location at 10 Mill Road to 37 Main Street in Durham,... -
Pipeline to Professions
Whenever Carl Hubbard ’21 boards a plane and sets off for the Bay Area to begin his job with Cisco Systems, it will be the start of a chapter he’s been eagerly anticipating for more than a year. It... -
It’s All Relative
When Jerry Dunfey ’56 watched via livestream from Switzerland as his grandson, Gordon Hoyt ’21, walked across the stage during the CEPS commencement ceremony on May 21 there was one distinct... -
Getting Their Feet Wet
For a quartet of senior UNH environmental engineering students, there’s something in the water. And one of their last acts prior to graduation will be helping to remove it. -
Character Counts
When Julian Maduro ’21 says she grew up around books, she is speaking both figuratively and literally. -
Delay of Game
When the announcement was made that UNH would be able to play a spring football season sophomore quarterback Max Brosmer’s second thought was how excited he was . -
Granite State Fans
“It makes you feel good to be able to help out. The kids are really appreciative," says Bob Glendening of the support he and wife Beverly provide through scholarships. -
Acing the Test
When the COVID-19 pandemic began spreading rapidly throughout communities around the globe earlier this spring, Ian Ayer ’22 knew he wouldn’t last long lounging comfortably in the family living room. -
Setting The Stage For Success
Alexandra Vergara ’23 didn’t find herself until she started pretending to be other people. -
The Story Books Tell
Julian Maduro ’21 grew up surrounded by books, but remembers that only one of them had a character of color. Now, she's turning that memory into meaningful research. -
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A Wealth of Support
Like many others, when the severity and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic began to sink in several weeks ago and businesses throughout New Hampshire and the country began to shut down or significantly... -
Routine Maintenance
Molly George’s new neighbor in class doesn’t say much, tends to have a short attention span and is easily distracted by objects that make noise. She also happens to be a 10-year-old pug mix named... -
A Lofty Legacy
It could seem intimidating to grow up with a father whose legacy is essentially as large as the highest mountain peak on Earth. Instead, Norbu Tenzing Norgay ’86 has fully embraced it. -
UNH Students Assist Farmington, NH with Downtown Revitalization Efforts
Town's Economic Development Committee benefits from outside perspective of key demographic. -
Life After Jimmy
AS DIANE AND JOHN FOLEY ’70 settle into the bright and airy living room of their Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, home on a breezy, blue-skied August morning — Diane seated on the end of a semi-circular... -
Making Trails His Trade
Ben Allen ’19 has his mother’s concern for his whereabouts to thank for his initial introduction to skiing. After graduating last spring with a degree in sports studies, Allen is now taking the first... -
20 Years of What Ifs
UNH's URC, now in its 21st year, is about much more than mice and test tubes. -
Goal-Oriented
UNH hockey star Samantha Holmes ’00 has been fighting for the women's game since childhood. -
Kind of a Big Diehl
Jim Diehl ’76 was not under the impression he was part of a sporting revolution when he began playing competitive Ultimate Frisbee. -
The Worth of Walkability
Logan Malone's research explores pedestrian-centric streets' impact on home values. -
Hat Trick Hits a Milestone
OHT recently crossed the $1 million threshold in donations made to help injured service members. -
Destination: Chile, Tanzania and Beyond
Six UNH students have been named Gilman Scholars and will study on four continents this spring and summer.