College of Health & Human Services
From Online Discovery to Desert Research
UNH graduate student Anna Frisbie conducted fieldwork at Saguaro National Park, studying how natural soundscapes impact visitor experiences. Her research, part of a collaborative project with the National Park Service and Leave No Trace, explores how sound influences emotional connections to nature... Read More
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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.... -
08/26/25The Research Behind New Hampshire’s Outdoor Recreational Experience
UNH recreation researchers help New Hampshire balance the economic benefits of booming outdoor recreation with challenges like overcrowding, climate... -
08/18/25Planting the Seeds for Tomorrow’s Healthcare Workers
Building the region’s future healthcare workforce is a team effort, and a partnership between the UNH College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) and... -
08/06/25Who’s Visiting New Hampshire's White Mountains?
In the White Mountain National Forest, UNH researchers are conducting visitor use surveys for the USDA Forest Service.
Recent Stories
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09/21/21 - The Economics of HealthBradley Herring is inquisitive when it comes to understanding human behavior. While some may think this would have led him to a career in psychology, sociology, or anthropology,... Read More -
09/16/21 - UNH Research Finds Witnessing Abuse of Sibling Can Lead to Mental Health IssuesA new study from the University of New Hampshire shows children who witness the abuse of a brother or sister by a parent can be just as traumatized as those witnessing violence by... Read More -
09/03/21 - Senator Hassan and Congressman Pappas visit Child Study and Development CenterUNH’s Child Study and Development Center hosted an event to discuss President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda, and included a child care site visit followed by a panel discussion... Read More -
08/19/21 - The Pull of Public HealthSam Harris earned his master of public health and a graduate certificate in data science from UNH, which led him to a career with the NH Bureau of Infectious Disease Control. Read More -
08/06/21 - $4.8M Award Supports Better Mental Health for People With Intellectual DisabilitiesJoan B. Beasley and a research team from the Center for START Services at the Institute on Disability (IOD) at UNH has been approved for a $4.86 million funding award. Read More -
07/09/21 - Dan Habib Accepts New Role at the Westchester Institute for Human DevelopmentDan Habib, Project Director and Filmmaker at the UNH Institute on Disability (IOD), has accepted the position of Inclusive Communities Project Director at the Westchester... Read More -
06/30/21 - Jump Seat to History34 student volunteers helped power McGregor Memorial EMS, the primary ambulance service for Durham, UNH, Madbury and Lee, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only did the student-... Read More -
05/25/21 - Excellent FacultyEvery 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 -
05/25/21 - College CeremoniesHighlights from the commencement ceremonies for each college are captured here. College of Health and Human Services College of Liberal Arts College of Life Sciences and... Read More -
