The Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire is widely known for its research, policy education, and civic engagement work. The school publishes policy-relevant research briefs, offers four master's degree programs, and brings people together for thoughtful dialogue to address societal challenges.
Recent Publications and Upcoming Events
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Covid Mortality Diminished but Low Fertility Means Deaths Still Exceeded Births in More Than Two-Thirds of U.S. Counties
In this brief, author Kenneth Johnson reports that only 3,606,000 babies were born in the United States between July 2023 and July 2024, according to new Census Bureau estimates. This is 43,000 fewer babies than the year before, which barely exceeds the 43-year low in 2020–2021. Read the brief.
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Reach and Utility of the New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship Program
In this primer, authors Harshita Sarup and Jess Carson describe the New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship Program after recent policy changes. Read the primer.
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Domestic Migrants and Dollars Flowed to New Hampshire During the Pandemic
In this brief, authors Kenneth Johnson and Tyrus Parker report that during the pandemic era from 2020 to 2022 New Hampshire gained both people and income from migration to the state. Read the brief.
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New England Is Gaining Population Due to Immigration
In this brief, author Kenneth Johnson reports that New England’s population gain of 123,000 (0.8 percent) between July 2023 and July 2024 was its largest in recent years, according to new Census Bureau estimates. Read the brief.
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High Child Care Costs Strain NH Family Budgets
In the fourth primer of the Granite Guide to Early Childhood series, authors Tyrus Parker and Jess Carson discuss the cost of child care in New Hampshire.
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Migration Continues to Sustain Population Gains in Rural America
In this brief, author Kenneth Johnson reports that rural America is now gaining population again after a decade of loss. Read the brief.
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2024 New Hampshire Civic Health Report
This report focuses on the civic health of New Hampshire from 2019 through 2024 using a specific set of indicators. The intent behind this report is that the data at the state level can be used to help both the state overall and local communities strengthen civic health. Read the Report.
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Announcing Release of Primers 2 & 3 in the Granite Guide to Early Childhood Series
Carsey's Center for Social Policy in Practice is excited to announce the release of Primers 2 and 3 of the Granite Guide to Early Childhood Series. Read Primer 2 on New Hampshire's early care and education supply. Read Primer 3 on New Hampshire's early care and education workforce.
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Announcing the Launch of the NH Early Care and Education Research Consortium
Learn about the NH Early Care and Education Research Consortium and check out these three publications released at the launch: Introduction to New Hampshire’s Child Care Sector, What Do New Hampshire Families Want For Child Care?, and Preschool Availability in New Hampshire Public Schools.
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Social, Civic, and Institutional Trust: Necessary Conditions for a Pluralistic Democracy
In this perspectives brief, author Bruce Mallory discusses how trust in social, civic, and institutional structures is a necessary ingredient for a healthy democratic society. Read the brief.
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Local Civic Health: A Guide to Building Community and Bridging Divides
This seven-part guide is designed to help people at the local level collect data to better understand what factors bring people together or push them apart. The information can help communities to thrive and strengthen democracy at the local level. Read the guide.
Carsey has returned to Huddleston Hall at 73 Main Street!
Upcoming Events
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March275:30pm - 6:30pm, Join us online to explore career opportunities with a master's degree in public service. Learn about diverse career paths in global affairs, international development, and humanitarian relief across government agencies, nonprofits, and private organizations. Gain insights from Carsey faculty and industry experts on essential skills, networking strategies, and how to advance in public service. This session will help you navigate your options and position yourself for success.
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April212:00pm - 12:45pm, Join NH Listens for a 45-minute informative and interactive session aimed at sharing bite-sized tips and resources from our toolbox for community engagement and facilitation. The role of a facilitator in many spaces is to support the group in working with and moving through conflict. Conflict tension can serve as a useful space for the group to grow and go deeper into an issue, often leading to more thoughtful solutions. This training on facilitating through conflict ...
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April812:00pm - 12:45pm, Be Part of Something Big | Serve with AmeriCorps or City YearIn partnership with Volunteer NH, UNH College of Professional Studies and UNH Carsey School are pleased to host a virtual information session for graduating students to learn about opportunities for national service. There are many sites and programs with different time commitments and requirements! You can serve in whatever capacity works for your goals and lifestyle.AmeriCorps provides several benefits for its v...
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