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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04/27/16 - Innovative ExplorationsCook, at right, with a student researcher and a local strength study participant. Valentini Kalargyrou, associate professor of hospitality management, is in Tel Aviv, Israel,... Read More
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04/21/16 - People Are Learning HereSome of the best partnerships are those bred from need. Take the collaboration between the occupational therapy department and Friends in Action, a nonprofit that serves adults... Read More
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04/20/16 -Flip through the most recent issue of SPARK, UNH’s annual research review.
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04/20/16 - The New NormalAs our climate changes, our food and forests, our transportation, even our health will become vulnerable. From pines to pavement, weeds to wheezing, UNH researchers are working on... Read More
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04/20/16 -Susan Fox, co-director of the Center on Aging and Community Living, has received a Commendation Award from Governor Maggie Hassan for her exemplary work and contributions to the...
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04/20/16 - Jo Porter Appointed Director of Institute for Health Policy and PracticeThe Institute for Health Policy and Practice, part of the UNH College of Health and Human Services, has appointed Jo Porter as its new director.Ìý Read More
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03/22/16 - On the AirWhen Chantel McCabe ’11 was a little girl, she sat with her mother in the stands at the Whittemore Center for her first-ever hockey game. She remembers that experience well, and... Read More
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02/16/16 - Trash to TechnologyIn Therese Willkomm’s classroom, occupational therapy students are turning campaign signs into assistive technology, with great results. Read More