Health
UNH’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 technology can support independence while easing the burden on caregivers. Read More
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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... -
11/18/25A New Model for Care: IOD Program Grad Takes Innovative Approach to Disability and Health
A graduate of a neurodevelopmental leadership education program at UNH’s Institute on Disability (IOD) is blazing a new trail in primary care for New... -
10/28/25Keeping 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... -
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...
Recent Stories
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06/16/20 - NHPR: How to Conduct a Census During a Global PandemicKenneth Johnson, professor of sociology and the senior demographer at the Carsey School, recently joined Ken Gallager, principle planner and coordinator for the State Data Center... Read More -
06/05/20 - Exploring the Impact of NH's Medicaid Work and Community Engagement RequirementsUNH's Institute for Health Policy and Practice and Franklin Pierce School of Law has released a new report assessing New Hampshire’s Medicaid Work and Community Engagement... Read More -
05/28/20 - Online Self-Compassion ClassDawn Zitney, wellness educator/counselor with Health & Wellness, is offering a free course on well-being. Running Wednesdays through June 24, from noon to 1:30 p.m., the class... Read More -
05/28/20 - Keene Sentinel: COVID-19 Pandemic Hasn't Change N.H. Resident's Views on ScienceA recent poll conducted by researchers at the Carsey School of Public Policy found that around 70 to 80 percent of New Hampshire residents' said that they trusted advice from... Read More -
05/27/20 - The Journey From Farm to ForkGrace Stott’s interest in nutrition started in middle school. That’s when she knew she wanted her future to be in food. She thought that meant she’d be in the culinary world,... Read More -
05/26/20 - NHPR: Pandemic Hasn't Changed N.H.'s Views on ScienceA recent poll conducted by the Carsey School shows that New Hampshire residents' trust in science and in the government has not changed, even as coronavirus continues to spread.... Read More -
05/26/20 - Union-Bulletin: Rural Areas Expect Higher Death RateAccording to Kenneth Johnson, senior demographer at the Carsey School, an older population, greater incidence of obesity, and chronic health problems in rural areas are likely to... Read More -
05/20/20 - Energy-Health NexusJeannie Sowers will study the health impacts of infrastructure destruction in the Middle East. Read More -
05/15/20 - UNH Nursing Grads Hit the COVID-19 Front LinesSeventy nursing students will be graduating virtually from the University of New Hampshire on Saturday morning and as they enter their first jobs, they will be on the front lines... Read More -
05/12/20 - COVID CollaborationUNH has launched six new interdisciplinary research projects aimed at addressing the challenges of coronavirus. Read More