Health
DNP 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 felt like home." Read More
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09/04/25From Online Discovery to Desert Research
UNH graduate student Anna Frisbie conducted fieldwork at Saguaro National Park, studying how natural soundscapes impact visitor experiences. Her... -
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...
Recent Stories
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10/15/21 - Addressing the Impacts of COVID-19 on Rural CommunitiesThe Institute for Health Policy and Practice is one of the partners of a five-year, $2.37 million grant that will help health care providers and communities address the impacts of... Read More -
10/13/21 - Bolton Named Director of Psychological and Counseling ServicesElisa Bolton has been named the director of Psychological and Counseling Services (PACS) at UNH after having served in the role on an interim basis twice since 2016, including a... Read More -
09/21/21 - The Economics of HealthBradley Herring is inquisitive when it comes to understanding human behavior. While some may think this would have led him to a career in psychology, sociology, or anthropology,... Read More -
09/16/21 - UNH Research Finds Witnessing Abuse of Sibling Can Lead to Mental Health IssuesA new study from the University of New Hampshire shows children who witness the abuse of a brother or sister by a parent can be just as traumatized as those witnessing violence by... Read More -
09/16/21 - The Conway Daily Sun: 'Backpack' food programs linked to higher test scoresRecent research conducted by the University of New Hampshire's Michael Kurtz, Karen Conway, and Robert Mohr and published by the Carsey School of Public Policy found that '... Read More -
09/14/21 - Getting ResultsThe UNH COVID-19 lab has gone from testing only UNH students at the outset to becoming one of the most powerful tools the Granite State has in the battle against COVID-19. Read More -
09/07/21 - The Washington Post: Republican wins on abortion, voting, and guns cap their banner in 2021, with democratic goals in 'dire' danger despite Washington powerThe Washington Post recently reported on new laws that impact abortion, voting, and concealed carry rights. The newspaper also examined a recent article by Carsey School Director... Read More -
08/27/21 - Mindfulness Meditation in Brief Daily Doses Can Reduce Negative Mental Health Impact of COVID-19UNH's Caitlin Mills is the co-author of a new study featured in The Conversation. Read More -
08/23/21 - UNH Scientists Receive $650,000 Grant to Study Genetics of Costly Dairy Cattle DiseaseResearchers at the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire in collaboration with colleagues at Cornell University have received a four-... Read More -
08/19/21 - The Pull of Public HealthSam Harris earned his master of public health and a graduate certificate in data science from UNH, which led him to a career with the NH Bureau of Infectious Disease Control. Read More