Health
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... -
08/21/25
UNH Study Finds Walkable Neighborhoods Eased Pandemic Mental Health Declines
UNH economist Karen Conway’s new study finds that walkable neighborhoods helped buffer pandemic-related mental health declines. Using national data,... -
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... -
07/28/25
Training the Nurses New Hampshire Needs
When 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...
Recent Stories
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09/13/23 - Curbing Student Dessert CravingsCould the household trick of hiding the cookie jar to promote better eating habits work on a larger scale at colleges and universities? A study by researchers from the University... Read More
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08/30/23 - uSafeUS® App Supports Student SafetyUNH tops national rankings for campus safety year after year, but like any college, it’s not immune to instances of sexual violence. UNH is also home to Prevention Innovations... Read More
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08/21/23 - UNH Spearheads Multi-university Tick Surveillance System ProjectCombatting Tick-Borne Diseases in Northern New England: New Research Initiative to Track Tick Pathogens and Populations. 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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08/17/23 - Healthy Steps to Motherhood: Paul College Professor Co-Authors New ResearchPregnant women residing in walkable communities not only engage in more physical activity but are also more likely to experience favorable birth outcomes, according to research co... 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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07/21/23 - College Students With Disabilities Are More Food InsecureA UNH study reveals that college students with disabilities face higher food insecurity rates than do students without disabilities. Read More
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07/06/23 - State Taps UNH Researchers to Test Oysters for 'Vibrio' bacteriaUNH research and outreach helped revitalize New Hampshire’s commercial oyster aquaculture industry over the past decade. Now, the state has turned to UNH researchers to ensure... Read More
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06/23/23 - Skull ScareTSA agents at the Pittsburgh airport got a scare recently, when Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Mamros ’23G sent her research — which aims to create customizable trauma fixation... Read More
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05/26/23 - Embrace NH Bus Tour Takes UNH Leaders to ManchesterUNH leaders left the post-commencement quiet of campus and spent a full day in New Hampshire’s largest city Wednesday, visiting Manchester to hear the ways in which university... Read More