Health
UNH 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, she and collaborator Andrea Menclova showed that even modest increases in walkability reduced deterioration, suggesting investments in sidewalks and... Read More
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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.... -
07/15/25UNH Launches New Healthcare Market Research Center with $1.6M State Funding
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) has partnered with the New Hampshire Department of Justice and its Health Care Consumer Protection Advisory...
Recent Stories
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02/01/22 - Corazzini Named Dean of College of Health and Human ServicesThe University of New Hampshire has named Kirsten Corazzini dean of the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS), effective March 21, 2022. Corazzini will succeed Mike Ferrarra... Read More -
01/26/22 - Policy Genius: Who's getting left behind in the COVID-19 recovery?COVID-19 has taken a toll on many, but as the economy begins to recover, some demographics are still behind. An article from Policy Genius examines which populations are being... Read More -
01/20/22 - The Vaccine HesitantUNH researchers provide perspective and recommendations on COVID-19 vaccine administration. Read More -
01/10/22 - Beijing BoundFor the second time in eight years, clinical assistant professor of kinesiology Ben Towne will serve as athletic trainer to the U.S. Bobsled/Skeleton team at the Olympic Winter... Read More -
01/06/22 - One Million And CountingThe University of New Hampshire's uniquely designed lab has completed more than one million tests to detect and monitor the coronavirus. The cutting-edge lab not only performs... Read More -
12/23/21 - Today.com: US population hit its lowest rate in 2020: Here’s why it matters“U.S. natural increase was already at a low ebb prior to COVID with the fertility rate hitting a new record low each year and deaths steadily rising due to the population aging.”... Read More -
12/22/21 - The Washington Post: U.S. population growth hits record low, slowed by pandemicIn this recent article, The Washington Post examines 2020 Census data showing that in the last year the U.S. grew by the smallest percentage since its founding. The article... Read More -
12/16/21 - Style MattersResearchers at the University of New Hampshire and the University of Nebraska at Omaha took a closer look at international leadership styles and found global leaders that had a... Read More -
12/09/21 - Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: The solution is no secret, we can fix child careChild care accessibility and affordability continue to impact people across the U.S., and the issue has been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Reserve Bank of... Read More -
12/02/21 - Telehealth and Individuals with IDD: Challenges and Best-PracticesOn October 21, the WITH Foundation announced a $50,000 award to the Institute on Disability for a one-year initiative to investigate best practices for offering telehealth care to... Read More