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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07/23/24 - Nine Students Land Gilman Scholarships to Study InternationallyNine UNH students – including a pair of siblings – earned the opportunity to study in and experience international locales and cultures as recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman... Read More
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06/05/24 - NH-ME LEND Program Director Betsy Humphreys to RetireThis summer, after a career spanning over 40 years, Betsy Humphreys will be retiring from the Institute on Disability (IOD) andĚýthe New Hampshire-Maine Leadership Education in... Read More
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05/28/24 - UNH Celebrates Graduates With Weekend of Commencement EventsThe Âé¶ąapp celebrated a lively and joyful commencement weekend with seven ceremonies on the Durham campus (and one at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law) overĚý... Read More
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05/17/24 - Making the Granite State Great for YouthTwo UNH graduate students recently earned the Graduate Public Engagement and Outreach Award for their research that supports statewide initiatives for Granite State youth. Ěý Ěý Ěý Read More
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05/09/24 - Wave of Innovation: Drift-RMT Takes Home Top Holloway PrizeA team specializing in engineering and business earnedĚýthe $15,000 grand prize at the 36th Paul J. Holloway Prize Innovation to Market Competition.Ěý Drift-RMT emerged victorious... Read More
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05/01/24 - UNH Nursing Students Bridge Healthcare and EntrepreneurshipIn just a few short months, four UNH nursing students turned their COVID-related frustrations into entrepreneurship that may ultimately help address a significant healthcare... Read More
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04/30/24 - URC Celebrates a Quarter Century of Showcasing Student ResearchUNH’s Undergraduate Research Conference (URC), one of the largest and most diverse events of its kind in the country, celebrated its 25th year of showcasing student research and... Read More
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04/16/24 - The Full Cycle“Nursing is both an art and a science,” declares Pamela Kallmerten, program director of the online clinical nurse leader and evidence-based nursing programs at UNH. The science of... Read More
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04/16/24 - Improving Outcomes for NH Youth in Residential Treatment FacilitiesOn March 12, 2024, UNH Institute on Disability’s (IOD) children's behavioral healthĚýteam hosted an event in Concord to celebrate the end of a two–year project to improve education... Read More
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04/15/24 - Students StepĚýUp to the Plate at Sports Career FairCompetition in sports isn’t just limited to those who play the games — trying to land a job in the sports industry can be a game within itself. Ěý With this in mind, several UNH... Read More