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College of Health & Human Services
Karla Armenti Honored for Advancing Workplace Health and Inclusion
On the heels of her retirement, Karla Armenti is being recognized for her career dedicated to improving workplace safety. More specifically, Armenti has been honored by the New Hampshire Breastfeeding Task Force for her commitment to the protection, support, and promotion of breastfeeding in New... Read More
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11/20/25UNH’s Dementia Care Robot Project Enters Home Testing
UNH researchers have begun real-world testing of AI-enabled robotĚýin the homes of families caring for loved ones with dementia, exploring how the... -
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... -
11/13/25Celebrating the Career and Retirement of Karla Armenti
Honoring a legacy of leadership, advocacy, and safer workplaces. -
11/10/25Faculty Excellence Celebration Recognizes Outstanding UNH Educators
Every year, a chosen few of UNH’s outstanding faculty members from each college and school receive Faculty Excellence Awards in recognition of their...
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09/02/25 - NSF Mid-Career Grant Backs UNH Research into Why Rural Youth Stay — or LeaveUNH researcher Cindy Hartman has received a prestigious NSF Mid-Career Advancement grant to study how rural New Hampshire youth view their futures. Her three-year project will... Read More -
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07/28/25 - Training the Nurses New Hampshire NeedsWhen 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 her life.Ěý After more than a... Read More -
07/17/25 - More Than a Workout: UNH’s Lifetime Activity Program Helps Students Build Healthier LivesUNH’s Lifetime Activity Program offers students two credits for participating in wellness-focused classes like pickleball, yoga, and running. Designed to promote balance and... Read More