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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10/25/16 - Responding to Community NeedThe new psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program being launched at UNH in January will help fill a statewide mental health services need.Ìý Read More
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10/13/16 - Meet UNH's New Faculty: 2016UNH has welcomed a diverse group of scholars and researchers to its faculty.Ìý Read More
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10/04/16 - Good Times in GibbsDuring her Snapchat takeover, Nicki Moody ’18 gives an inside look at the life of a nursing major and talks about being an RA in Gibbs. Read More
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09/22/16 - Teaching the TeachersLearning looks like child’s play at the Child Study and Development Center Ìý Ìý Read More
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09/08/16 - Social Work Professor Receives Distinguished Researcher AwardAnita Tucker, associate professor of social work, has received the 2016 Distinguished Researcher Award. Read More
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08/30/16 - Combating the CrisisFour years ago, if you had asked Dr. Thomas Sherman, a practicing gastroenterologist and a representative in the New Hampshire Legislature, if he’d eventually have a part in... Read More
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08/30/16 - Golden OpportunityFigure skating might not have been on the schedule for the 2016 Summer Olympics, but Katie McCarter ’10 credits her love of that particular sport for her role in Rio de Janeiro,... Read More
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08/15/16 - UNH Social Work Program Ranked Eighth in NationThe university’s social work program in the College of Health and Human Services has long attracted top students and faculty. But now, it’s getting some national recognition. Read More
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07/20/16 - Talking About The Hard IssuesCurrent events serve as a reminder of just how crucial these discussions — and courses — are to society. Read More