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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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 -
11/28/23 - Poteet ’96 Preparing to Pilot Historic Space MissionLt. Col. Scott “Kidd” Poteet ’96, retired from the U.S. Air Force, has patrolled the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea, flown combat missions over Afghanistan,... Read More -
11/16/23 - UNH to Deliver Free College Courses to NH’s Early Childhood WorkforceUNH will increase its offerings of tuition-free early childhood education courses for New Hampshire childcare workers thanks to $1 million in grant funding through New Hampshire’s... Read More