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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10/25/16 - Responding to Community NeedThe new psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program being launched at UNH in January will help fill a statewide mental health services need. Read More -
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10/13/16 - Meet UNH's New Faculty: 2016UNH has welcomed a diverse group of scholars and researchers to its faculty. Read More -
10/04/16 - Good Times in GibbsDuring her Snapchat takeover, Nicki Moody ’18 gives an inside look at the life of a nursing major and talks about being an RA in Gibbs. Read More -
09/22/16 - Teaching the TeachersLearning looks like child’s play at the Child Study and Development Center Read More -
09/08/16 - Social Work Professor Receives Distinguished Researcher AwardAnita Tucker, associate professor of social work, has received the 2016 Distinguished Researcher Award. Read More -
08/30/16 - Combating the CrisisFour years ago, if you had asked Dr. Thomas Sherman, a practicing gastroenterologist and a representative in the New Hampshire Legislature, if he’d eventually have a part in... Read More -
08/30/16 - Golden OpportunityFigure skating might not have been on the schedule for the 2016 Summer Olympics, but Katie McCarter ’10 credits her love of that particular sport for her role in Rio de Janeiro,... Read More -
08/15/16 - UNH Social Work Program Ranked Eighth in NationThe university’s social work program in the College of Health and Human Services has long attracted top students and faculty. But now, it’s getting some national recognition. Read More -
07/20/16 - Talking About The Hard IssuesCurrent events serve as a reminder of just how crucial these discussions — and courses — are to society. Read More