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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02/23/15 - UNH Research Reveals Problems with Flame RetardantsChemicals used as synthetic flame retardants that are found in common household items such as couches, carpet padding and electronics have been found to cause metabolic and liver... Read More
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02/17/15 - Out of the Clinic, Out of the BoxAs part of her training to become a practicing occupational therapist, Risa LaPera ’14,’15G talks to her client Dan, a retiree with vision loss due to glaucoma, through a radio... Read More
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02/10/15 - "That's Where the Awesome Is"Cory Snyder, U.S. Telemark Team, from Fox Cape Productions on Vimeo Here’s the glory of being a reigning champion: Three years ago, while competing and training in Europe, U.S.... Read More
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01/29/15 - This is What a Hamel Scholar Looks LikeCeline Boutin ’17 began thinking seriously about college the summer after 5th grade. Yes, that early. That’s when she became involved with Breakthrough Manchester, a program that... Read More
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01/12/15 - OT in ActionDuring her senior year in the occupational therapy program at UNH, Alexandra Cousins '13 '14G interned at the Krempels Center, a Portsmouth, New Hampshire, nonprofit for those... Read More
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12/10/14 - Acts of Kindness Followed by UNH PrideMany of the CSDC children recognized CHHS Dean Mike Ferrara's story pick, The Mitten by Jan Brett. Dean of the College of Health and Human Services Mike Ferrara made sure to shake... Read More
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11/12/14 - Ebola Virus A Hot Topic For UNH Nursing StudentsThe media hype around the Ebola virus in the U.S. may have subsided, but in the nursing profession, the Ebola threat in America is still very much a topic of discussion, debate... Read More
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11/10/14 - Northeast Passage Turns 25This year, Northeast Passage is celebrating 25 years of providing adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation services to individuals with disabilities in New England.ÌýÌý Founded in... Read More
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10/28/14 - Oath Takers: UNH Nursing Students Vow to Provide Compassionate CareOn the journey to become a nurse, there’s a new rite of passage. This past Friday, 70 sophomore nursing students were cloaked and pinned before their faculty and families during... Read More
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10/16/14 - UNH Welcomes New Clinical, Research and Extension FacultyÌý The university welcomes 14 new clinical, research and Extension faculty to the community. College of Liberal Arts Betsy Humphreys, Research Assistant Professor, Education... Read More