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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10/29/19 - Just say YESFor 10 days over the summer break Durham was abuzz with activity as 17 youth sports leaders from Malawi, Africa, were on campus for an intensive exchange program focusing on... Read More -
10/22/19 - Making Trails His TradeBen Allen ’19 has his mother’s concern for his whereabouts to thank for his initial introduction to skiing. After graduating last spring with a degree in sports studies, Allen is... Read More -
10/15/19 - Communicating ScholarshipUNH’s second annual Research Communications Academy (RCA), scheduled for spring semester 2020, is now accepting applications. Read More -
10/01/19 - Teaching Rock Climbing to Make Better PeopleUNH researchers have found that outdoor behavioral health care, or wilderness therapy, is not only more effective than more traditional treatments but it's cheaper. Read More -
09/26/19 - For Teens, Outdoors Is GreaterA new study from UNH has found that adventure therapy is less expensive and more effecitve than traditional therapy. Read More -
09/25/19 - Coach in the Classroom"My mom passed away when I was 10 years old. For most of my siblings’ and my formative years, there was a lot of depending on each other and family." Read More -
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09/18/19 - Meet UNH's New Faculty for 2019They’re scholars of psychology and security studies, nutrition and natural resources, economics, engineering and more. Read More -
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08/16/19 - Translating Practice to Patient CareHands-on opportunities in UNH's nursing program prepared Jordan Lavallee '19 to begin her career at a regional hospital. Read More