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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 Hampshireâs 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
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11/20/25Karla 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... -
11/20/25UNHâs Dementia Care Robot Project Enters Home Testing
UNH researchers have begun real-world testing of AI-enabled robotÌęin the homes of families caring for loved ones with dementia, exploring how the... -
11/18/25For 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... -
11/13/25Celebrating the Career and Retirement of Karla Armenti
Honoring a legacy of leadership, advocacy, and safer workplaces.
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03/25/25 - UNH Announces 2025 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree RecipientsRetired Lt. Col. Scott âKiddâ Poteet â96, who recently rocketed into space as the pilot for the Polaris Dawn mission, will deliver the Âé¶čapp commencement... Read More -
03/06/25 - CHHS Students Get Chance to Present Their Research to Major Athletic Shoe CompanyResearch led by four UNH exercise science majors could have an influence on the marketing efforts of a major international athletic shoe brand. Read More -
02/13/25 - UNH Retains Carnegie R1 ClassificationUNH retained its R1 classification for highest research activity from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the organization announced today, securing... Read More -
01/07/25 - Wavering on New Yearâs Resolutions Already? It is Totally FineNew Yearâs eve is in the rearview mirror but those resolutions are front and center and if youâre already struggling to keep them that is perfectly normal. Katie Godshall, a... Read More -
12/20/24 - Listening Lab Facilitates Key Clinical and Classroom Experiences for StudentsStudents in UNHâs communication sciences and disorders program have the benefit of utilizing state-of-the-art audio recording equipment in the College of Health and Human Serviceâ... Read More -
12/12/24 - Simple Steps to Help Beat the Blues this Holiday Season from a UNH Mental Health ExpertItâs the most wonderful time of the year for some, but for others, the holidays can be challenging. Instead of a time of joy and celebration, the season can be a source of sadness... Read More -
12/09/24 - Trip to Ireland Provides âTransformative Experiencesâ for Social Work StudentsMikayla Tobin was one of 12 social work students from UNHâs College of Health and Human Services who spent almost two weeks in Ireland last summer as part of a social work... Read More -
11/25/24 - UNH Names Andrew Houtenville Director of the Institute on DisabilityAndrew Houtenville, a distinguished scholar and professor of economics, has been named the fourth director of the Institute on Disability at the Âé¶čapp. Read More -
11/25/24 - UNH and NH DHHS Partner for Rapid Response Crisis Training ProgramNew Hampshire's Rapid Response mobile crisis response teams are on the front lines of the stateâs mental health and substance use crises, providing immediate support to... Read More -
11/25/24 - McLaughlin Hall Students Treated to Home-Cooked Thanksgiving MealFor the third consecutive year, McLaughlin Hall building service worker Elba Fitzwater dazzled the buildingâs residents with a home-cooked Thanksgiving spread worthy of a fully... Read More