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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08/28/18 - Chaos at Home Adversely Affects AdolescentsA new UNH study is among the first to look at the effects of unstable and disorganized family environments on rural teens Read More -
08/21/18 - A Path to Speech-Language PathologyKathy-Ann Murray ‘19G left her home in Jamaica after high school with no idea what she wanted to do next. Then someone suggested speech pathology. Read More -
08/09/18 - Exercise ScientistTeigue Young ’19 has been in the exercise science laboratory a lot this summer, examining how one of the quadricep muscles responds to exercise. Read More -
08/07/18 - Hands-on Human DevelopmentAlyssa Ware '18 helps children and adults with autism. Read More -
08/03/18 - Seeing the Hikers for the TreesUNH researchers are monitoring visitor use in the White Mountain National Forest to help managers ease parking and crowding. Read More -
08/02/18 - Falling in Love With Social WorkNatalie Stackhouse wasn’t sure what to study when she first arrived at UNH. But it didn't take long to find her passion. Read More -
07/24/18 - Not Taking the PlungeNew research from UNH finds that as climate changes, so does lake recreation behavior. Read More -
07/24/18 - HealthDay: How Steroid Abuse Put an Aging Body Builder into the HospitalDain LaRoche discusses the effects of extended steroid use on the body. Read More -
07/18/18 - NHPR: Telemedicine in NHJeanne Ryer and others discuss how consulting a doctor through video-chat has the potential to lower costs and help New Hampshire deal with the opioid crisis and rural healthcare... Read More -
07/17/18 - Trees as Treatment?UNH researchers show lasting impact of outdoor behavioral healthcare. Read More