Health
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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08/21/25UNH Study Finds Walkable Neighborhoods Eased Pandemic Mental Health Declines
UNH economist Karen Conway’s new study finds that walkable neighborhoods helped buffer pandemic-related mental health declines. Using national data,... -
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... -
07/28/25Training the Nurses New Hampshire Needs
When faced with change, Ruth Swenson leans on a simple but steadfast belief: things will work out. It’s a mindset that has shaped every chapter of... -
07/17/25More Than a Workout: UNH’s Lifetime Activity Program Helps Students Build Healthier Lives
UNH’s Lifetime Activity Program offers students two credits for participating in wellness-focused classes like pickleball, yoga, and running....
Recent Stories
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12/23/19 - Eye SpyIn a recent paper published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, UNH researchers have reported the first structural model for a key enzyme and its activating protein that can... Read More -
12/18/19 - Health Insurance Coverage in NHThe Institute for Health Policy and Practice is pleased to release another installment of its “Informing the Conversation – Covering the Care” data and policy brief series. Health... Read More -
12/16/19 - Giving Up a Little to Get a LotWhen Katie St. Pierre ’21 G was just starting her college career, she knew she wanted to go into nursing, but she was looking for a different experience. Read More -
10/29/19 - Just say YESFor 10 days over the summer break Durham was abuzz with activity as 17 youth sports leaders from Malawi, Africa, were on campus for an intensive exchange program focusing on... Read More -
09/26/19 - For Teens, Outdoors Is GreaterA new study from UNH has found that adventure therapy is less expensive and more effecitve than traditional therapy. Read More -
05/15/19 - Microbial MysteryCheryl Andam, assistant professor of molecular, cellular and biomedical sciences, has received a major NSF CAREER award. Read More -
05/09/19 - Going to the MATUNH conducts first ever Project ECHO Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) training for health providers in New Hampshire. Read More -
05/08/19 - From Graduate to Graduate SchoolTwo days after commencement, Molly Comrie '19 will begin her master of social work program. Read More -
04/12/19 - Engineering NeuroscienceEdward Song, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, received a prestigious CAREER award from the National Science Foundation. Read More -
03/17/19 - Fishing for FortunesFrom the icy waters of the Gulf of Maine to clean drinking water in East Africa, UNH innovations enhance economic opportunities. Read More