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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04/16/24 - Improving Outcomes for NH Youth in Residential Treatment FacilitiesOn March 12, 2024, UNH Institute on Disability’s (IOD) children's behavioral health team hosted an event in Concord to celebrate the end of a two–year project to improve education... Read More -
04/15/24 - Students Step Up to the Plate at Sports Career FairCompetition in sports isn’t just limited to those who play the games — trying to land a job in the sports industry can be a game within itself. With this in mind, several UNH... Read More -
04/15/24 - Flynn Fellowship to Jumpstart Student's Nursing CareerHannah White ’24 first developed an interest in healthcare while working at a nursing facility at age 14. “I loved having the chance to connect with my patients one-on-one,”... Read More -
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04/11/24 - CHHS Graduate Programs Make Nation's Top 100The University of New Hampshire’s College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) graduate programs in occupational therapy, social work and nursing (master's and doctor of nursing... Read More -
03/26/24 - UNH Announces 2024 Commencement SpeakersThe University of New Hampshire today announced the speakers for its commencement ceremonies this May. Read More -
03/08/24 - State Taps UNH for NH Outdoor Recreation Management PlanUNH researchers conducted a survey on New Hampshire residents' relationship to outdoor recreation, in support of a statewide outdoor recreation plan. Read More -
02/06/24 - UNH Helping Temo Dadiani ’24G Turn Obstacles into OpportunityEven after losing both of his legs following a combat injury, enduring 28 surgeries and spending nearly two months in the hospital, the physical toll wasn’t the most difficult... Read More -
02/06/24 - Fall in Love with Relationship Research This Valentine’s DayThe ubiquitous bouquets of flowers and boxes of chocolates that overflow big box store displays every February illustrate the significant commercial focus of Valentine’s Day. But... Read More -
01/20/24 - Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Holds Town Hall at the University of New HampshireU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack discusses farm consolidation, land loss, and rural healthcare at UNH, emphasizing support for small farms and community well-being. Read More