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College of Health & Human Services
Hudson River Paddle Inspires UNH Ph.D. Student
UNH Ph.D. student John Henkelman canoed 315 miles down the Hudson River, collecting water quality data, raising funds for American Rivers, and connecting with communities along the way. His month-long journey highlighted both the river鈥檚 health and the shared belief that clean waterways are vital... Read More
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12/02/25New 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鈥檚 shortage of... -
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... -
11/20/25UNH鈥檚 Dementia Care Robot Project Enters Home Testing
UNH researchers have begun real-world testing of AI-enabled robot听in 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...
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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.听听 Founded in... Read More -
10/28/14 - Oath Takers: UNH Nursing Students Vow to Provide Compassionate CareOn the journey to become a nurse, there鈥檚 a new rite of passage. This past Friday, 70 sophomore nursing students were cloaked and pinned before their faculty and families during... Read More -
10/16/14 - UNH Welcomes New Clinical, Research and Extension Faculty听 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