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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10/17/13 - UNH Offers New Online Master of Social Work DegreeThe Âé¶¹app has launched an online master of social work (MSW) degree program. The 28-month program provides the same high-quality professional education as... Read More
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07/11/13 - UNH Wildcats 1, New York Rangers 0Outdoor Education Professor Brent Bell (left) and park ranger in New York City's Central Park New York may be the city of superlatives – the most populous, the most expensive, the... Read More
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05/30/13 - Tablet Computer Stand Earns University’s First Design PatentTherese Willkomm, an assistant professor of occupational therapy at UNH and director of ATinNH, a statewide assistive technology program housed at UNH’s Institute on... Read More
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04/25/13 - Thinking on Her FeetAll student-athletes learn to balance the dual demands of academics and competition, but few do it in as dramatic fashion as Elise Beattie ’14 did earlier this year. Read More
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04/25/13 - Studying the Impact of Strength-Training on Older AdultsThe Grimes Family Fund is helping a student-faculty team to explore the effectiveness of two distinct strength-training regimens on older adults. The team hopes to present their... Read More
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04/18/13 - Kinesiology Major is Washington, D.C. BoundCharlotte Slate doesn’t have a political background; her future plans after graduating UNH involve physical therapy school. But a course she’s taking in foreign policy piqued her... Read More
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04/11/13 - Nutritional Scientist Wins National Honor"I believe that in a country that produces so much food all Americans should have access to a healthy diet." --Joanne Burke, director of the Dietetic Internship at UNH At a time... Read More
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03/07/13 - Dean Leads Eight on a Wintery Tour of Yellowstone WondersIn January the UNH Alumni Association in partnership with the Yellowstone Association hosted an active and educational tour to Yellowstone National Park. The customized trip was... Read More
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02/07/13 - New Knowledge for NursesA fellowship from the New Hampshire IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (NH INBRE) helps nursing students acquire research skills needed to improve patient care. Read More
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12/06/12 - Disability Work Gives Occupational Therapy International ExposurePublic Service Fellowship provides the driving force behind valuable internships for student and alumna who present findings in Denmark.Ìý Read More