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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08/28/18 - Chaos at Home Adversely Affects AdolescentsA new UNH study is among the first to look at the effects of unstable and disorganized family environments on rural teens Read More
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08/21/18 - A Path to Speech-Language PathologyKathy-Ann Murray ‘19G left her home in Jamaica after high school with no idea what she wanted to do next. Then someone suggested speech pathology. Ìý Read More
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08/09/18 - Exercise ScientistTeigue Young ’19 has been in the exercise science laboratory a lot this summer, examining how one of the quadricep muscles responds to exercise.ÌýÌý Read More
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08/07/18 - Hands-on Human DevelopmentAlyssa Ware '18 helps children and adults with autism. Read More
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08/03/18 - Seeing the Hikers for the TreesUNH researchers are monitoring visitor use in the White Mountain National Forest to help managers ease parking and crowding. Read More
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08/02/18 - Falling in Love With Social WorkNatalie Stackhouse wasn’t sure what to study when she first arrived at UNH. But it didn't take long to find her passion. Read More
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07/24/18 - Not Taking the PlungeNew research from UNH finds that as climate changes, so does lake recreation behavior. Read More
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07/24/18 -Dain LaRoche discusses the effects of extended steroid use on the body.
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07/18/18 -Jeanne Ryer and others discuss howÌýconsulting a doctor throughÌývideo-chat has the potential to lower costs and help New HampshireÌýdeal with the opioid crisis and rural healthcare...
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07/17/18 - Trees as Treatment?UNH researchers show lasting impact of outdoor behavioral healthcare. Read More