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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12/09/21 -Child careĚýaccessibility and affordability continue to impact people across the U.S., and the issue has been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Reserve Bank of...
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12/02/21 - Telehealth and Individuals with IDD: Challenges and Best-PracticesOn October 21, theĚýWITH FoundationĚýannounced a $50,000 award to the Institute on Disability for a one-year initiative to investigate best practices for offering telehealth care to... Read More
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11/30/21 - New Medical Training to Address the Needs of People with IDDA research team from the Center for START Services at the Institute on Disability (IOD) at UNHĚýhas been approved for a $50,000 grant awarded by theĚýWITH FoundationĚýto develop a... Read More
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11/22/21 - Helping Teens Do No HarmWith a major new grant from the National Institutes of Health, UNH researchers will study the effects of self-directed violence among teens on bystanders. Read More
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11/19/21 - Sounding the Alarm for Firefighter HypertensionNew research from UNH found that firefighters' blood pressure — already higher than average — jumps during emergency calls, putting them at elevated risk for heart attacks and... Read More
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11/18/21 - Treating Diabetes with Snail Venom?The venom of the cone snail is a possible, if unlikely, source for a treatment for diabetes, UNH researchers have found. Read More
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11/09/21 - A Healthy PartnershipCalling it a successful model for how the state can invest in solutions to address challenges in the Granite State, Gov.ĚýChris Sununu and others cut the ribbon for the grand... Read More
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10/28/21 -In 2020, half the states in the U.S. reported higher death than birth rates according to a study published by Ken Johnson of the UNH Carsey School of Public Policy. WebMD recently...
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10/26/21 -The Âé¶ąapp'sĚýNH Listens recently held fourĚýlistening sessions to communicate with specific racial, ethnic, and community groups in Nashua and ultimatelyĚý...
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10/19/21 - Wound Healing TrailblazersTwo chemical engineering professors have received a National Institutes of Health “Trailblazer” award for a project that aims to improve chronic wound healing. Read More