College of Health & Human Services
New 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’s shortage of school-based mental health professionals. The program trains social workers to support student well-being and collaborate with educators through trauma-... Read More-
11/20/25
Karla 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... -
11/20/25
UNH’s Dementia Care Robot Project Enters Home Testing
UNH researchers have begun real-world testing of AI-enabled robotĚýin the homes of families caring for loved ones with dementia, exploring how the... -
11/18/25
For 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... -
11/13/25
Celebrating the Career and Retirement of Karla Armenti
Honoring a legacy of leadership, advocacy, and safer workplaces.
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10/17/23 - The Darkest MomentsA Chicago native with 14 years of nursing experience, Ariel Roche is a first-generation college graduate. With the same fortitude of a nurse relative who became a female admiral... Read More
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09/06/23 - Research Receives $210 Million in Competitive Funding in FY23UNH received $210 million in competitive external funding in FY23, supporting research projects that improve lives in New Hampshire and beyond. Read More
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08/31/23 - UNH Receives $2.3M in Grant Funding to Improve Early Childhood Learning in NH and BeyondUNH has received a total of $2.3 million in grant funding to study active, playful learning and to make improvements to CSDC facilities. Read More
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08/21/23 - UNH Experience Inspires McGregor ’95 to 'Fulfill My Purpose' as a DoctorAlyson McGregor ’95 graduated from UNH knowing she was “fulfilling my purpose” by becoming a doctor, and she credits UNH with providing the education and environment that made... Read More
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08/19/23 - NH Agricultural Experiment Station’s New CREATE Grants Promote Multidisciplinary ScienceUnleash innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration. Explore CREATE: An NHAES research program uniting diverse minds to solve NH's challenges. Read More
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08/18/23 - UNH and NEMO Equipment Partner on First NH Outdoor Recreation Policy FellowUNH and outdoor gear company NEMO Equipment celebrated the funding of the first NH Outdoor Recreation Policy Fellow at UNH with an event at the company’s headquarters in Dover on... Read More
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08/07/23 - UNH Partnership with Waypoint Bringing Aid to Granite Staters in NeedAmong the many strong connections Waypoint has in the Granite State is one with UNH, which has helped prepare workers to fill critical roles. UNH has long been a preferred source... Read More
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07/25/23 - UNH Receives $2.6M Grant to Boost Nursing WorkforceWith a $2.6 million federal grant, UNH will provide tuition assistance to nurse practitioner students to work in underserved communities. Read More
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05/30/23 - UNH Celebrates More Than 3,000 Grads at CommencementThe Âé¶ąapp sent off more than 3,000 graduates at seven commencement ceremonies this year, hosting the celebrations inside the Whittemore Center over a festive... Read More
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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
























































