College of Health & Human Services
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-
09/04/25
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... -
09/02/25
NSF Mid-Career Grant Backs UNH Research into Why Rural Youth Stay — or Leave
UNH researcher Cindy Hartman has received a prestigious NSF Mid-Career Advancement grant to study how rural New Hampshire youth view their futures.... -
08/26/25
The Research Behind New Hampshire’s Outdoor Recreational Experience
UNH recreation researchers help New Hampshire balance the economic benefits of booming outdoor recreation with challenges like overcrowding, climate... -
08/18/25
Planting 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...
Recent Stories
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10/15/19 - Communicating ScholarshipUNH’s second annualÌýResearch Communications Academy (RCA), scheduled for spring semester 2020, is nowÌýaccepting applications. Read More
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10/01/19 - Teaching Rock Climbing to Make Better PeopleUNH researchers have found that outdoor behavioral health care, or wilderness therapy, is not only more effective than more traditional treatments but it's cheaper. Read More
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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
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09/25/19 - Coach in the Classroom"My mom passed away when I was 10 years old. For most of my siblings’ and my formative years, there was a lot of depending on each other and family." Read More
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09/18/19 - Meet UNH's New Faculty for 2019They’re scholars of psychology and security studies, nutrition and natural resources, economics, engineering and more. Read More
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08/16/19 - Translating Practice to Patient CareHands-on opportunities in UNH's nursing program preparedÌýJordan Lavallee '19 to begin her career at a regional hospital. Read More
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08/07/19 - From USMC to OTThe path Beth Fischer '19G took to becoming an occupational therapist is anything but typical. Read More