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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04/03/25 - Cracking the Childcare CrisisThe New Hampshire Early Care and Education Research Consortium at UNH aims to inform policy and action toward a more robust early childhood education system in New Hampshire. Read More -
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03/27/25 - Rural Americans Face Heavy Burden Accessing Social Security Benefits and InformationLow access to local Social Security Administration field offices burden rural residents with "red tape and paperwork." Read More -
03/25/25 - UNH Announces 2025 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree RecipientsRetired Lt. Col. Scott “Kidd” Poteet ’96, who recently rocketed into space as the pilot for the Polaris Dawn mission, will deliver the University of New Hampshire commencement... Read More -
03/06/25 - CHHS Students Get Chance to Present Their Research to Major Athletic Shoe CompanyResearch led by four UNH exercise science majors could have an influence on the marketing efforts of a major international athletic shoe brand. Read More -
02/13/25 - UNH Retains Carnegie R1 ClassificationUNH retained its R1 classification for highest research activity from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the organization announced today, securing... Read More -
01/07/25 - Wavering on New Year’s Resolutions Already? It is Totally FineNew Year’s eve is in the rearview mirror but those resolutions are front and center and if you’re already struggling to keep them that is perfectly normal. Katie Godshall, a... Read More -
12/20/24 - Listening Lab Facilitates Key Clinical and Classroom Experiences for StudentsStudents in UNH’s communication sciences and disorders program have the benefit of utilizing state-of-the-art audio recording equipment in the College of Health and Human Service’... Read More -
12/12/24 - Simple Steps to Help Beat the Blues this Holiday Season from a UNH Mental Health ExpertIt’s the most wonderful time of the year for some, but for others, the holidays can be challenging. Instead of a time of joy and celebration, the season can be a source of sadness... Read More -
12/09/24 - Trip to Ireland Provides ‘Transformative Experiences’ for Social Work StudentsMikayla Tobin was one of 12 social work students from UNH’s College of Health and Human Services who spent almost two weeks in Ireland last summer as part of a social work... Read More