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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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
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07/12/18 - Northeast Passage Receives Grant from Bob Woodruff FoundationNortheast Passage will increase access to therapeutic recreation thanks toÌýa grant from the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Read More























































