UNH Sales Launches Spring Semester with 2026 Interview Idol

UNH Sales kicked off the spring semester with its 2026 Interview Idol competition, welcoming more than 100 participants to the Sky Box at Whittemore Arena. Sixty-five students stepped “into the arena,” completing more than 250 mock interviews and gaining valuable hands-on experience while building confidence and professional connections.

Congratulations to this year’s five winners: Prince Ojha, Natalie Ferland, Claire Wagner, Ryan Matson and Samantha Bhacka. We also recognize the Top 20 performers who distinguished themselves throughout the competition. The event provided all participating students with a meaningful opportunity to sharpen their interview skills and engage directly with industry professionals.

The competition was expertly organized by Chloe Bardis and the UNH Professional Sales Group team, with special appreciation for the “Room Bosses” who facilitated the interview rounds: Ty Mitchell, Richard Shahtanian, Elizabeth Walent, Jack Castineiras, Jack Halloran, Ryan Mercier, Ella Novak and Nikos Katsiantonis.

We are also grateful to the 16 sponsor companies and their business professionals whose involvement made this important experiential learning opportunity possible.

Through events like Interview Idol, the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics continues to demonstrate its leadership in experiential learning, helping to bridge the gap between classroom preparation and professional success.