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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04/15/24 - Flynn Fellowship to Jumpstart Student's Nursing CareerHannah White ’24 first developed an interest in healthcare while working at a nursing facility at age 14. “I loved having the chance to connect with my patients one-on-one,”... Read More
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04/11/24 - CHHS Graduate Programs Make Nation's Top 100The Âé¶ąapp’s College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) graduate programs in occupational therapy, social workĚýand nursing (master's and doctor of nursing... Read More
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03/26/24 - UNH Announces 2024 Commencement SpeakersThe Âé¶ąapp today announced the speakers for itsĚýcommencement ceremoniesĚýthis May. Read More
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03/08/24 - State Taps UNH for NH Outdoor Recreation Management PlanUNH researchers conducted a survey on New Hampshire residents' relationship to outdoor recreation, in support of a statewide outdoor recreation plan. Read More
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02/06/24 - UNH Helping Temo Dadiani ’24G Turn Obstacles into OpportunityEven after losing both of his legs following a combat injury, enduring 28 surgeries and spending nearly two months in the hospital, the physical toll wasn’t the most difficult... Read More
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02/06/24 - Fall in Love with Relationship Research This Valentine’s DayThe ubiquitous bouquets of flowers and boxes of chocolates that overflow big box store displays every February illustrate the significant commercial focus of Valentine’s Day. But... Read More
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01/20/24 - Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Holds Town Hall at the Âé¶ąappU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack discusses farm consolidation, land loss, and rural healthcare at UNH, emphasizing support for small farms and community well-being. Read More
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11/28/23 - Poteet ’96 Preparing to Pilot Historic Space MissionLt. Col. Scott “Kidd” Poteet ’96, retired from the U.S. Air Force,Ěýhas patrolled the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea, flown combat missions over Afghanistan,... Read More
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11/16/23 - UNH to Deliver Free College Courses to NH’s Early Childhood WorkforceUNHĚýwill increase its offerings of tuition-free early childhood education courses for New HampshireĚýchildcare workers thanks to $1 million in grant funding through New Hampshire’s... Read More