United StatesPortsmouth, N.H., 13 January 2026 – Impax Asset Management (Impax), a specialist investor focused on the transition to a more sustainable economy, today announced the recipients of their third Pax Scholarship at the University of New Hampshire (UNH).
Founded in 2022, the Pax Scholarship awards merit-based scholarships to support students enrolled in the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a demonstrated focus in sustainability and sustainable investing.
The five recipients of the 2025-2026 Pax Scholarship include:
- Pakeezah Tariq: Dual majoring in Sustainability and Economics
- Sadie J. Dyer: Dual majoring in Business and Sustainability with a minor in Hospitality Management
- Riley K. Bishop: Dual majoring in Business and Sustainability
- Emory Bachand: Dual majoring in Sustainability and Supply Chain Management
- Ella Longacre: Dual majoring in Sustainability and Information Systems & Business Analytics
Pakeezah, Sadie and Riley were also recipients of the Pax Scholarship in 2025.
Ed Farrington, President, North America, Impax said: “Impax is a proud partner of the Peter T. Paul College and UNH and pleased to make a strong investment once again in talented students passionate about sustainability. As a UNH graduate, I have seen firsthand the monumental impact UNH has on New Hampshire. I look forward to seeing the same positive impact Pakeezah, Sadie, Riley, Emory and Ella make in the years ahead.”
Lucy Gilson, Dean, UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics said: “Impax’s continued partnership reflects our shared commitment to preparing students to lead in a rapidly changing global economy. We are proud to recognize these five talented students, whose dedication to sustainable business practices exemplifies the mission of Paul College. We thank Impax for investing in our students and in the future of sustainable business.”
Contact
Lauren Smith
l.smith@impaxam.com
About Impax Asset Management
Founded in 1998 and with £26.1 billion of assets under management and approximately 100 investment professionals within listed equities, fixed income and private markets, Impax is one of the largest specialist investors focused on the transition to a more sustainable economy.
We believe strong investment returns can be generated by investors who better understand the opportunities and risks associated with forces shaping the future, including resource constraints, policy and regulation, technological innovation, and evolving social trends.
We believe these trends are reshaping capital markets: driving growth for well-positioned companies and creating risks for those unable or unwilling to adapt. Our investment approach seeks out high-quality companies and issuers with enduring business models and sound risk management, aiming to deliver strong outcomes for our clients over the medium to long term.
About the University of New Hampshire
The University of New Hampshire inspires innovation and transforms lives in our state, nation and world. More than 16,000 students from 50 states and 87 countries engage with an award-winning faculty in top-ranked programs in business, engineering, law, health and human services, liberal arts and the sciences across more than 200 programs of study. A Carnegie Classification R1 institution, UNH partners with NASA, NOAA, NSF, and NIH, and received over $250 million in competitive external funding in FY24 to further explore and define the frontiers of land, sea and space.