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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05/11/23 - Bold Ideas, Better OutcomesScientific discoveries made by biomedical and bioengineering researchers at UNH over the past five years are transforming how a range of complex health conditions — from cancer... Read More
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04/18/23 - Mapping the Value of Water Quality ImprovementsUNH researcher Wil Wollheim maps and data to new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) that looked at households' willingness to pay for... Read More
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04/13/23 - Psychology Grads Helping Those Who Need it MostIn a state that is woefully short on mental health workers, UNH alums are keeping the field afloat. Read More
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02/10/23 - When It Comes to Well Water in the Summer, All Is Not WellMore than 44 million people in the United States depend on private drinking water wells that are not federally regulated. Researchers at the Âé¶¹app and... Read More
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02/07/23 - UNH Joins Health Promoting Campuses NetworkThe Âé¶¹app has joined a rapidly growing community of more than 110 colleges and universities throughout the country by becoming a member of the U.S. Health... 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
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12/06/22 - Predicting Eye DiseaseA recently awarded $1.5 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Eye Institute will support ongoing research into retinal degenerative diseases... Read More
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12/01/22 - Keeping Kids Safe OnlineUNH researchers were major contributors to the new World Health Organization report "What works to prevent online violence against children." Read More
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11/29/22 - Preventing Youth ExploitationWith a new $1.8 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control, a team of UNH researchers will evaluate the effectiveness of a child trafficking prevention program. Read More
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11/01/22 - Healthy Food for AllHow does food and nutrition insecurity affect physical, mental and social well-being? How does it vary by race, ethnicity, gender and sexuality? These are questions that... Read More