Carsey School of Public Policy

A Descriptive Study of Covid-Era Movers to the Northern Forest Region: “The perfect balance of things…a choice based on lifestyle, community, and values”

The Northern Forest—a 34-county swath of northern Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York—saw an increase in domestic migration during the pandemic. Who moved to the region, and why? Do they intend to stay? And what does that mean for those who already lived there? Read the brief.
Compelled by Complexities: A Profile of Carolyn Arcand

Dr. Carolyn Arcand is a senior lecturer at the Carsey School of Public Policy, where she has taught since the school’s very first semester. Of the wide variety of her lessons, one constant is her knack for taking inspiration from real-world challenges. Read the article.
New Englanders’ Use of Child Care Varies by Income, Even Among Working Households

In this data snapshot, author Jess Carson reports that data from the U.S. Census Bureau collected between January and May 2023 show that access to child care remains uneven. Read the data snapshot.
New England Households Rely on a Mix of Child Care Arrangements

In this data snapshot, author Jess Carson reports that data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau between January and May 2023 show that 70 percent of New England households with a child under five use child care, and more than one-third of those rely on multiple arrangements. Read the data snapshot.
The Power of Ordinary People Driving Policy Change: A Profile of Dr. Melinda Negrón-Gonzales

In addition to her position as an associate professor of political science and department chair of security studies at the College of Professional Studies, Dr. Negrón-Gonzales is now a faculty fellow at the Carsey School. Through her joint appointment, she also will oversee UNH’s master’s program in Global Conflict and Human Security at Carsey, which Dr. Negrón-Gonzales helped launch in Manchester in 2021. Read the article.
Three Years of Record High Mortality and Low Fertility Leave Many States with More Deaths than Births

In this data snapshot, Senior Demographer Kenneth Johnson reports that with Covid-induced mortality at record highs and continuing low fertility during the past three years, U.S. births exceeded deaths by the smallest margin in more than a century. Read the data snapshot.
U.S. Births Remain Near 40-Year Low for Third Consecutive Year

In this data snapshot, Senior Demographer Kenneth Johnson reports that recent National Center for Health Statistics birth data indicate there were only 3,661,000 births in 2022, compared to 3,664,000 in 2021, and just 3,614,000 in 2020. These three birth cohorts are the smallest in 40 years and continue a birth decline that began in the era of the Great Recession. Read the brief.
Permanent Supportive Housing as a Solution to Homelessness

In this perspectives brief, author Antonio Serna examines both the successful strategies and the challenges faced in implementing permanent supportive housing (PSH) in Massachusetts in the hope that these lessons will further PSH as a solution in other settings. Read the brief.
Carsey Alumni Win 2023 Sustainability Awards

Three Carsey School of Public Policy alumni received 2023 UNH Sustainability Awards! Andres Mejia, Andreanecia Morris, and Sarah Wrightsman all received the Graduates of the Last Decade Award, recognizing their long-term dedication to sustainability. View the full list of awards.
Retaining Residents Is Important to New Hampshire’s Future: Why Do People Stay?

In this brief, authors Kristine Bundschuh and Kenneth Johnson discuss the results of NH Granite State Polls conducted from 2010–2012 and 2018–2019 that asked a representative sample of over 3,300 established residents to share, in their own words, their top three reasons for staying in New Hampshire rather than moving to another state. Read the brief.
Population Gains Widespread in New Hampshire Counties Due to Migration

In this data snapshot, Senior Demographer Kenneth Johnson reports that the population of New Hampshire grew by 17,700 to 1,395,000 between April 2020, when the 2020 Census was conducted, and July 2022, according to new Census Bureau estimates. These population gains were widespread, occurring in each of the state’s ten counties despite deaths exceeding births in nine of the ten counties. Read the data snapshot.
New Census Data Reflect the Continuing Impact of Covid on U.S. Demographic Trends

In this brief, Senior Demographer Kenneth Johnson reports that, according to recent Census Bureau estimates, the U.S. population has grown at the slowest rate in history in the past two years due to the impact of Covid. Read the brief.
2022 New Hampshire Preschool Development Grant Needs Assessment

Dive into the needs assessment findings the New Hampshire Preschool Development Grant through two research briefs from the family needs assessment survey, including one on child care and one on program use. For infographics and more about the project, visit the webpage.
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.
Exploring the State of Child Care Through the Lens of New Hampshire and Vermont’s Upper Valley

How is the child care sector faring? Learn how state policy influences the answer through our new limited series, “Early Childhood in the Upper Valley,” which explores child care through the lens of New Hampshire and Vermont’s Upper Valley region. Read brief 1 on the changing child care supply, brief 2 on why interstate childcare scholarship policy choices matter, and brief 3 on childcare investments and policies.

The Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire is nationally recognized for its research, policy education, and civic engagement. The ideas and ambitions of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are a touchstone for our faculty and students as we contribute to a more informed, healthy, equitable, peaceful and sustainable university, community, state, nation and planet. The school takes on pressing public issues with unbiased, accessible, and rigorous research; builds the policy and political problem-solving skills of its students; and brings people together for thoughtful dialogue and practical problem-solving. The school is a hub for work that spans its own faculty and staff, and faculty from across UNH and other institutions. The faculty boasts a national reputation and its work appears in leading journals. The school publishes policy-relevant briefs, offers three master's degree programs, and engages with experts, leaders, the media, and the public in the United States, New Hampshire, and around the world.

Global Conflict and Human Security (GCHS) Program Comes to the Carsey School

The Global Conflict and Human Security Master of Science program cultivates a deep understanding of the drivers of violent conflict and the myriad of challenges facing people in fragile states–from food scarcity to environmental degradation to terrorism. This online, transdisciplinary program has been at UNH-Manchester but, recognizing its synergies with existing Carsey School programs, it is now coming to the Carsey School. We look forward to sharing details about this exciting addition to our academic offerings in the days to come.

GCHS Program

The State We're In | Civic Health

How robust is our civic health in New Hampshire? Members of New Hampshire Listens joined PBS to weigh in on our new toolkit that helps Granite Staters stay engaged in their communities.

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2023 Academic Convocation

The 2023 Academic Convocation, with the theme "High Impact Learning Experiences", will be held on Tuesday, September 26, in the Granite State Room of the Memorial Union Building. The event feature ...

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NH Listens Local Lunch Box: Hosting A Community Event

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. This session Hosting ...

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Master of Public Administration Info Session

Carolyn Arcand, program coordinator, and current student Matt Harris will discuss the unique online MPA program and how it can help advance the careers of those passionate about policy implementation.

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