College of Health & Human Services
From Online Discovery to Desert Research
UNH graduate student Anna Frisbie conducted fieldwork at Saguaro National Park, studying how natural soundscapes impact visitor experiences. Her research, part of a collaborative project with the National Park Service and Leave No Trace, explores how sound influences emotional connections to nature... Read More
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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.... -
08/26/25The Research Behind New Hampshire’s Outdoor Recreational Experience
UNH recreation researchers help New Hampshire balance the economic benefits of booming outdoor recreation with challenges like overcrowding, climate... -
08/18/25Planting the Seeds for Tomorrow’s Healthcare Workers
Building the region’s future healthcare workforce is a team effort, and a partnership between the UNH College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) and... -
08/06/25Who’s Visiting New Hampshire's White Mountains?
In the White Mountain National Forest, UNH researchers are conducting visitor use surveys for the USDA Forest Service.
Recent Stories
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10/19/22 - Innovation is the center of online teaching at UNHAsk people to describe “innovation” and their responses conjure up images of rare genius or a ground-breaking new standard. While these impressions ring true, innovation can also... Read More -
10/17/22 - Saluting Faculty ExcellenceEvery 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 -
10/03/22 - Finding The GraceA dizzying but impressive visual, Briana White’s dedication to the pursuit of knowledge and professional nursing credibility is reflected by the many acronymic nursing... Read More -
09/23/22 - Joan Beasley Promoted to Research ProfessorThe Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire is proud to announce the appointment of Joan B. Beasley, Ph.D., to research professor. The appointment is... Read More -
09/19/22 - Advancing Disability ServicesWith a $3M grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, UNH's Institute on Disability will continue its support of New Hampshire residents with disabilities. Read More -
09/14/22 - Center for Business Analytics Expands Professional Development AccessThe UNH Paul College Center for Business Analytics is excited to partner with UNH Professional Development & Training (PD&T) for the 2022/2023 Academic Year on a pilot... Read More -
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09/06/22 - How Nate Rowe ’25 Became 'King Tuna'Nate Rowe ’25 had no idea when he reported to his summer gig as a lifeguard in Harwich, Massachusetts one Wednesday in early August that he was about to become a local hero and... Read More -
08/23/22 - Being the ChangeSophia Bolduc ’23 enjoyed a rewarding internship experience with the Community Action Partnership of Strafford County this summer, gaining experience in marketing and... Read More -
08/08/22 - Aging AssistanceAn interdisciplinary team of UNH researchers has received a $2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop technology that could help seniors age in place. Read More