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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12/17/18 - A new approach to Care CoordinationThe New Hampshire Alliance for Healthy Aging, in partnership with the Âé¶ąapp Center on Aging and Community Living, is pleased to release Developing a... Read More
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12/06/18 - Strength After ChemoIn her research, Vicky Bandera '19 wasĚýtrying to answer the question: does cancer treatment affect muscle strength? ĚýĚý Read More
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11/26/18 - Jump-Starting Her CareerMia Holm's athletic training major is a great step toward becoming a physical therapist. Read More
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11/13/18 - Helping a State in NeedAs the opioid crisis escalates, so do UNH's efforts to address it. Read More
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10/09/18 - Committed to Collaborative Research ExcellenceFourteen interdisciplinary teams of UNH researchers have received $425,000 in CoRE funding. Read More
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10/09/18 - Robot TherapyThis interdisciplinary effort unites computer science and human movement. Read More
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10/03/18 - Stewart v. Azar- What Does It Mean For New Hampshire’s Medicaid Work and Community Engagement Requirement?Lucy C. Hodder, director of Health Law and Policy at UNH's Institute for Health Policy and Practice has written an article summarizing the recent federal court decision vacating... Read More
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10/03/18 - Medicaid, Work and Community EngagementIHPP has released its fourth brief in its “Informing the Conversation” data and policy brief series. Read More
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10/03/18 - Addressing Childhood AdversityThe Institute for Health Policy and Practice has released a new study conducted by theĚýNH Pediatric Improvement Partnership. Read More
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10/02/18 - Outdoor Ed in NepalFour UNH students traveled to Kathmandu this summer to help refine an experiential education program. Read More























































