College of Health & Human Services
New UNH Certificate Prepares Social Workers to Support Student Mental Health
UNH is launching a new online Trauma-Informed School Social Work Graduate Certificate in spring 2026 to help address New Hampshire’s shortage of school-based mental health professionals. The program trains social workers to support student well-being and collaborate with educators through trauma-... Read More-
11/20/25
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... -
11/20/25
UNH’s Dementia Care Robot Project Enters Home Testing
UNH researchers have begun real-world testing of AI-enabled robotÌýin the homes of families caring for loved ones with dementia, exploring how the... -
11/18/25
For 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... -
11/13/25
Celebrating the Career and Retirement of Karla Armenti
Honoring a legacy of leadership, advocacy, and safer workplaces.
Recent Stories
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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
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09/16/21 - UNH Research Finds Witnessing Abuse of Sibling Can Lead to Mental Health IssuesA newÌýstudy from the Âé¶¹app 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
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09/03/21 - Senator Hassan and Congressman Pappas visit Child Study and Development CenterUNH’s Child Study and Development Center hosted an event to discuss President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda, and included a child care site visit followed by a panel discussion... Read More
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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 NHÌýBureau of Infectious Disease Control. Read More
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08/06/21 - $4.8M Award Supports Better Mental Health for People With Intellectual DisabilitiesJoan B. Beasley and a research team from the Center for START Services at the Institute on Disability (IOD) at UNHÌýhas been approved for a $4.86Ìýmillion funding award. Read More
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07/09/21 - Dan Habib Accepts New Role at the Westchester Institute for Human DevelopmentDan Habib, Project Director and Filmmaker at the UNH Institute on Disability (IOD), has accepted the position of Inclusive Communities Project Director at the Westchester... Read More
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06/30/21 - Jump Seat to History34 student volunteers helped power McGregor Memorial EMS, the primary ambulance service for Durham, UNH, Madbury and Lee, during the COVID-19 pandemic.ÌýNot only did the student-... Read More
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05/25/21 - Excellent FacultyEvery year, a chosen few of UNH’s outstanding faculty members from each college and schoolÌýreceive Faculty Excellence Awards in recognition of their achievements in teaching,... Read More
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05/25/21 - College CeremoniesHighlights from the commencement ceremonies for each college are captured here. College of Health and Human Services College of Liberal Arts College of Life Sciences and... Read More
























































