College of Health & Human Services
Keeping New Hampshire’s Outdoors Open and Accessible
UNH 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 on trail maintenance, access, and education while also helping launch the Pawtuckaway Climbers Coalition. Drawing on... Read More
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10/21/25Outdoor Orientation Experience Eases Transition to College for Honors Students
For 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... -
09/23/25DNP Grad Extends Nearly 100-Year Family Legacy at UNH
For Jennifer Verstreken ’24G, transferring to UNH to complete her doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree ultimately landed her in a place that “just... -
09/04/25From Online Discovery to Desert Research
UNH graduate student Anna Frisbie conducted fieldwork at Saguaro National Park, studying how natural soundscapes impact visitor experiences. Her... -
09/02/25NSF Mid-Career Grant Backs UNH Research into Why Rural Youth Stay — or Leave
UNH researcher Cindy Hartman has received a prestigious NSF Mid-Career Advancement grant to study how rural New Hampshire youth view their futures....
Recent Stories
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05/02/22 - A Non-Traditional Path to Caring for OthersInspired by the caring women in her family and a volunteer position at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, New Hampshire, Sarah Krein '22 embarks on her nursing career this... Read More -
04/14/22 - COVID-Fueled RecreationUNH research led by assistant professor of recreation management and policy Michael Ferguson found a dramatic increase during the pandemic of visitors to the parks and protected... Read More -
04/12/22 - UNH Nursing Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Ann KelleyOn March 31, UNH department of nursing alumni, students, faculty and staff joined the family of Ann Kelley to celebrate her life and many contributions to UNH. Read More -
04/05/22 - A Fascinating FindAdapting to encountering the unexpected is a significant part of the curriculum for those in UNH’s wilderness emergency medical care course. But the events of a March 23 meeting... Read More -
04/04/22 - Three UNH College of Health and Human Services graduate programs earn top 100 from U.S. News & World ReportMaster's programs in occupational therapy, nursing and social work have earned rankings of #36, #68 and #94, respectively, from U.S. News & World Report. Read More -
03/08/22 - 'Gender Equality for a Sustainable Future'Celebrating Women's History Month by highlighting women faculty members and the female graduate students they're working with on research at UNH. Read More -
03/07/22 - Serving Today's SeniorsThe UNH nursing department has an excellent history of faculty and graduate students collaborating on quality improvement projects through research and application. Clinical... Read More -
02/25/22 - Prepared for a Career in Patient CareEven as a child, Alex Carbone knew he wanted to pursue a career in the medical field. Fast forward 15-plus years, and the senior nursing major from Exeter, New Hampshire is ... Read More -
02/01/22 - Corazzini Named Dean of College of Health and Human ServicesThe University of New Hampshire has named Kirsten Corazzini dean of the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS), effective March 21, 2022. Corazzini will succeed Mike Ferrarra... Read More -
01/20/22 - The Vaccine HesitantUNH researchers provide perspective and recommendations on COVID-19 vaccine administration. Read More