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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05/23/23 - For Young Adults, Heart Health Begins with SleepNHAES study: Poor sleep harms metabolism in emerging adults; consistently oversleeping also has adverse effects. Read More
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05/19/23 - Exploring the Link Between Forest Biodiversity and Psychological WellbeingNHAES-supported study explores mental wellbeing in biodiverse settings, assesses if recreating in biodiverse settings helps enhance mental health. Read More
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05/01/23 - Sullivan's Passions for Research and Running Intersect at UNHUNH’s status as an R1 research university caught Violet Sullivan’s eye as a prospective student, and as a student researcher she realized exactly what it meant. A competitive... Read More
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05/01/23 - URC Showcases Research From More Than 1,500 StudentsMore than 1,500 students made presentations during this year’s Undergraduate Research Conference (URC), one of the largest and most diverse events of its kind in the country and a... Read More
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05/01/23 - Critical Language Scholarship to Take Wahju ’24 to IndonesiaVianca Wahju ’24 will be trading her standard summer vacation this year for an immersive international study experience she hopes will more closely connect her to her heritage.... Read More
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03/13/23 - UNH Grads Fill Up '40 Under Forty' ListThe Âé¶¹app was well-represented on the Union Leader’s annual 40 Under FortyÌýaward list this year, with current and former undergraduate and graduate students... Read More
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03/06/23 - It Runs in the Family: Pincince Household Sends Seven Siblings to UNHBecca Pincince ’26 didn’t experience the brief period of anonymity most freshmen are granted during their first days on campus after she arrived last fall. Instead, numerous... Read More
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02/07/23 - Gilman Scholarships Send Eight Students AbroadEight UNH students will set out for global destinations this spring as recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, immersing themselves in cultures and... Read More
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01/30/23 - Tracking Hidden STEM in NH's North CountryIs K-9 search-and-rescue a STEM skill? What about hunting, snowmobiling or cross-country skiing? That’s what Andrew Coppens, associate professor of education, and Jayson Seaman,... Read More
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01/17/23 - Ainslie Honored by American Association of Nurse PractitionersMarcy Ainslie, assistant professor of nursing in the UNH College of Health and Human Services, was honored by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as the 2023... Read More