College of Health & Human Services
Hudson River Paddle Inspires UNH Ph.D. Student
UNH Ph.D. student John Henkelman canoed 315 miles down the Hudson River, collecting water quality data, raising funds for American Rivers, and connecting with communities along the way. His month-long journey highlighted both the river’s health and the shared belief that clean waterways are vital... Read More-
12/02/25
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... -
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 robotĚýin 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...
Recent Stories
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10/15/19 - Communicating ScholarshipUNH’s second annualĚýResearch Communications Academy (RCA), scheduled for spring semester 2020, is nowĚýaccepting 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 preparedĚýJordan 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




















































