Economics Major (B.A.) Spotlight

Kevin Murphy is from Danbury, CT and pursuing a double major in Finance and Economics. He is currently a member of the Atkins Investment Group, a…

Why did you choose economics as a major? I entered UNH as an undeclared major. I took the introductory micro- and macroeconomic classes my freshman year and enjoyed how applicable the subject can be to a variety of topics. How it focuses on real life–utilizing data and results from case studies–…

Three recent UNH graduates who have received Fulbright English teaching assistantships will spend nine months abroad working in classrooms alongside local teachers and serving as cultural ambassadors for the United States. Amada Guapisaca ‘19, a dual major in i…

Gina Occhipinti ’18 had the opportunity to research microfinance in a unique setting. This past summer, she was in the Philippines working with local women entrepreneurs. “Microfinance is the practice of giving small loans to people in poverty to help them start and grow their business,” says…

Kevin Knarr ’91, chief operating officer of UnitedHealthcare Employer and Individual, part of the Fortune 500 UnitedHealth Group, understands the importance of giving back to his alma mater. In addition to supporting the building of Paul College and endowing two student scholarships, Knarr has…