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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11/25/24 - UNH Names Andrew Houtenville Director of the Institute on DisabilityAndrew Houtenville, a distinguished scholar and professor of economics, has been named the fourth director of the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire. Read More -
11/25/24 - UNH and NH DHHS Partner for Rapid Response Crisis Training ProgramNew Hampshire's Rapid Response mobile crisis response teams are on the front lines of the state’s mental health and substance use crises, providing immediate support to... Read More -
11/25/24 - McLaughlin Hall Students Treated to Home-Cooked Thanksgiving MealFor the third consecutive year, McLaughlin Hall building service worker Elba Fitzwater dazzled the building’s residents with a home-cooked Thanksgiving spread worthy of a fully... Read More -
11/13/24 - New Project Turns to Nature for Climate ResilienceWith a new $6 million National Science Foundation grant, UNH will lead a Nature-based Solutions project that aims to combat climate change risks in marginalized communities. Read More -
11/12/24 - Outstanding UNH Educators Celebrated at Faculty Excellence 2024Every 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 -
10/15/24 - Catching Up With 2024 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year Elizabeth Duclos ’06 ’07GFor Elizabeth Duclos ’06 ’07G, a long-time passion for teaching started with playing “school” with her younger cousins: she knew from a very young age that she wanted to be an... Read More -
09/26/24 - Preventing Campus Violence, Reimagining Physical EducationUNH faculty-developed apps to prevent campus violence and reimagine physical education were winners of the 2024 UNHInnovation Fund. Read More -
09/17/24 - Pair of Alums Fighting to Keep Kids Safe OnlineIn the face of unimaginable loss, and the exasperating early stages of what was shaping up to be a protracted battle to prevent similar tragedies, Kristin Bride ’91 found herself... Read More -
09/13/24 - Marking Healthy Aging Month with Evidence-Based AdviceUNH researchers offer advice for Healthy Aging Month. Read More -
