Health
UNH’s Dementia Care Robot Project Enters Home Testing
UNH researchers have begun real-world testing of AI-enabled robotÌýin the homes of families caring for loved ones with dementia, exploring how the technology can support independence while easing the burden on caregivers. Read More-
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... -
11/18/25
A New Model for Care: IOD Program Grad Takes Innovative Approach to Disability and Health
A graduate of a neurodevelopmental leadership education program at UNH’s Institute on Disability (IOD) is blazing a new trail in primary care for New... -
10/28/25
Keeping New Hampshire’s Outdoors Open and Accessible
UNH alum Ladd Raine ’06 is helping keep New Hampshire’s outdoors open, safe, and sustainable. As president of the Rumney Climbers Association, he... -
09/23/25
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...
Recent Stories
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09/04/25 - From Online Discovery to Desert ResearchUNH graduate student Anna Frisbie conducted fieldwork at Saguaro National Park, studying how natural soundscapes impact visitor experiences. Her research, part of a collaborative... Read More
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08/21/25 - UNH Study Finds Walkable Neighborhoods Eased Pandemic Mental Health DeclinesUNH economist Karen Conway’s new study finds that walkable neighborhoods helped buffer pandemic-related mental health declines. Using national data, she and collaborator Andrea... Read More
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08/18/25 - Planting the Seeds for Tomorrow’s Healthcare WorkersBuilding the region’s future healthcare workforce is a team effort, and a partnership between the UNH College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) and the Southern New Hampshire... Read More
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07/28/25 - Training the Nurses New Hampshire NeedsWhen faced with change, Ruth Swenson leans on a simple but steadfast belief: things will work out. It’s a mindset that has shaped every chapter of her life.Ìý After more than a... Read More
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07/17/25 - More Than a Workout: UNH’s Lifetime Activity Program Helps Students Build Healthier LivesUNH’s Lifetime Activity Program offers students two credits for participating in wellness-focused classes like pickleball, yoga, and running. Designed to promote balance and... Read More
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07/15/25 - UNH Launches New Healthcare Market Research Center with $1.6M State FundingThe Âé¶¹app (UNH) has partnered with the New Hampshire Department of Justice and its Health Care Consumer Protection Advisory Commission to establish the UNH... Read More
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07/15/25 - Âé¶¹app Launches School of NursingThe Âé¶¹app has announced the establishment of theÌýSchool of NursingÌýwithin theÌýCollege of Health and Human Services. Read More
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06/12/25 - Institute for Health Policy and Practice Keeps New Hampshire HealthyTo analyze the data at the root of high-quality health care and inform policy and practice, the state of New Hampshire often turns to UNH’s Institute for Health Policy and... Read More
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06/03/25 - Ph.D. Student Researching Rare Bone Disorder She Was Diagnosed with as a ChildCamryn Berry can distinctly recall the first time a doctor talked to her rather than around her. Now, years later, she’s bringing that same understanding and compassion to... Read More
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06/02/25 - UNH Police Sergeant Balances the Badge and the BooksUNH Police Sgt. Callum Cochran is earning his master’s in social work to help improve mental health resources for first responders. Balancing full-time work, family, and... Read More























































