College of Health & Human Services
Hudson River Paddle Inspires UNH Ph.D. Student
UNH Ph.D. student John Henkelman canoed 315 miles down the Hudson River, collecting water quality data, raising funds for American Rivers, and connecting with communities along the way. His month-long journey highlighted both the river’s health and the shared belief that clean waterways are vital... Read More
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12/02/25New UNH Certificate Prepares Social Workers to Support Student Mental Health
UNH is launching a new online Trauma-Informed School Social Work Graduate Certificate in spring 2026 to help address New Hampshire’s shortage of... -
11/20/25Karla Armenti Honored for Advancing Workplace Health and Inclusion
On the heels of her retirement, Karla Armenti is being recognized for her career dedicated to improving workplace safety. More specifically, Armenti... -
11/20/25UNH’s Dementia Care Robot Project Enters Home Testing
UNH researchers have begun real-world testing of AI-enabled robot in the homes of families caring for loved ones with dementia, exploring how the... -
11/18/25For Older Adults Without Children, Friendship Can Be a Lifeline
UNH research finds older adults without children experience more loneliness, but strong friendships significantly reduce it. Marital status also...
Recent Stories
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11/13/25 - Celebrating the Career and Retirement of Karla ArmentiHonoring a legacy of leadership, advocacy, and safer workplaces. Read More -
11/10/25 - Faculty Excellence Celebration Recognizes Outstanding UNH EducatorsEvery year, a chosen few of UNH’s outstanding faculty members from each college and school receive Faculty Excellence Awards in recognition of their achievements in teaching,... Read More -
10/28/25 - Keeping New Hampshire’s Outdoors Open and AccessibleUNH alum Ladd Raine ’06 is helping keep New Hampshire’s outdoors open, safe, and sustainable. As president of the Rumney Climbers Association, he leads volunteer efforts focused... Read More -
10/21/25 - Outdoor Orientation Experience Eases Transition to College for Honors StudentsFor a group of incoming UNH honors students, their first days of college won’t be remembered for a feeling of homesickness or anxiety around fitting in but rather for dodging... Read More -
09/23/25 - DNP Grad Extends Nearly 100-Year Family Legacy at UNHFor Jennifer Verstreken ’24G, transferring to UNH to complete her doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree ultimately landed her in a place that “just felt like home." Read More -
09/04/25 - From Online Discovery to Desert ResearchUNH graduate student Anna Frisbie conducted fieldwork at Saguaro National Park, studying how natural soundscapes impact visitor experiences. Her research, part of a collaborative... Read More -
09/02/25 - NSF Mid-Career Grant Backs UNH Research into Why Rural Youth Stay — or LeaveUNH researcher Cindy Hartman has received a prestigious NSF Mid-Career Advancement grant to study how rural New Hampshire youth view their futures. Her three-year project will... Read More -
08/26/25 - The Research Behind New Hampshire’s Outdoor Recreational ExperienceUNH recreation researchers help New Hampshire balance the economic benefits of booming outdoor recreation with challenges like overcrowding, climate change, and public health... Read More -
08/18/25 - Planting the Seeds for Tomorrow’s Healthcare WorkersBuilding the region’s future healthcare workforce is a team effort, and a partnership between the UNH College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) and the Southern New Hampshire... Read More -
