Sweet Relief

Krista Maltais '06 is the founder and director of Relief Parenting Respite and Resource Center in Hampton, N.H. She graduated from UNH with a degree in human development and family studies. 

UNH Nursing Becomes Watson Caring Science Affiliate

As one of only four higher education Affiliates of the Watson Caring Science Institute, the designation recognizes UNH as a pioneering academic institution that is committed to fully incorporating...

Working for Workforce Housing

UNH student's research brings New Hampshire’s housing crisis into focus

A Non-Traditional Path to Caring for Others

Inspired by the caring women in her family and a volunteer position at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, New Hampshire, Sarah Krein '22 embarks on her nursing career this summer. 

COVID-Fueled Recreation

UNH research led by assistant professor of recreation management and policy Michael Ferguson found a dramatic increase during the pandemic of visitors to the parks and protected areas of New England...

UNH Nursing Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Ann Kelley

On March 31, UNH department of nursing alumni, students, faculty and staff joined the family of Ann Kelley to celebrate her life and many contributions to UNH.

Three UNH College of Health and Human Services graduate programs earn top 100 from U.S. News & World Report

Master's programs in occupational therapy, nursing and social work have earned rankings of #36, #68 and #94, respectively, from U.S. News & World Report. 

Prepared for a Career in Patient Care

Even as a child, Alex Carbone knew he wanted to pursue a career in the medical field. Fast forward 15-plus years, and the senior nursing major from Exeter, New Hampshire is preparing to graduate from...

Beijing Bound

For the second time in eight years, clinical assistant professor of kinesiology Ben Towne will serve as athletic trainer to the U.S. Bobsled/Skeleton team at the Olympic Winter Games. 

A Healthy Partnership

Calling it a successful model for how the state can invest in solutions to address challenges in the Granite State, Gov. Chris Sununu and others cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the University...

Student Research Spotlight: Alex Caraynoff

Alex Caraynoff ‘22G is a master of science student in recreation management and policy. He spent the summer in Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest researching the expansion in visitation and its...

Addressing the Impacts of COVID-19 on Rural Communities

The Institute for Health Policy and Practice is one of the partners of a five-year, $2.37 million grant that will help health care providers and communities address the impacts of COVID-19 in...

UNH Research Finds Witnessing Abuse of Sibling Can Lead to Mental Health Issues

A new study from the University of New Hampshire shows children who witness the abuse of a brother or sister by a parent can be just as traumatized as those witnessing violence by a parent against...

Senator Hassan and Congressman Pappas visit Child Study and Development Center

UNH’s Child Study and Development Center hosted an event to discuss President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda, and included a child care site visit followed by a panel discussion to learn about how...

The Pull of Public Health

Sam Harris earned his master of public health and a graduate certificate in data science from UNH, which led him to a career with the NH Bureau of Infectious Disease Control.

A Champion for Adapted Physical Education

Associate professor ofkinesiology Michelle Grenier has been awarded the prestigious Julian U. Stein Lifetime Achievement Award by SHAPE (Society of Health and Physical Educators) America.

UNH Nursing Achieves Highest Ever National Ranking from U.S. News & World Report

The University of New Hampshire’s department of nursing has received a #63 ranking for its master's programs from U.S. News and World Report (USNWR). This achievement makes UNH the highest ranked...

Director of UNH’s Institute for Health Policy and Practice appointed to State All Payer Claims Databases Advisory Committee

Jo Porter, director of the Institute for Health Policy and Practice has been appointed to the newly created State All Payer Claims Databases Advisory Committee (SAPCDAC).

Making the Telehealth Connection

UNH's Telehealth Practic Center is helping NH prisons and county jails as they struggle to meet the complex health related needs of their residents. 

Coming Home

Assistant professor of nursing Alyssa O’Brien was recently recognized by the New Hampshire Nurses Association with an Excellence in Nursing award for her teaching and research.

Poised for Growth

UNH's Health Sciences Simulation Center will address the health care workforce shortages in the Granite State.

Outdoor Renaissance

UNH's Outdoor Leadership and Management program educates the future leaders of the growing outdoor industry. 

CHHS Announces New Research Institute

The Institute for Excellence in Health and Social Systems partners with complex health and social systems to help populations live a good life in a good place.

Precious Resources

As the COVID-19 pandemic has taken hold over the past several months, more and more people have found themselves with time to devote to outdoor recreation.

Exploring the Impact of NH's Medicaid Work and Community Engagement Requirements

UNH's Institute for Health Policy and Practice and Franklin Pierce School of Law has released a new report assessing New Hampshire’s Medicaid Work and Community Engagement Requirements and their...

Digital Adventures

For five students studying outdoor education and leadership, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic gave them an opportunity to create a resource to help educators more effectively engage their students...

UNH Faculty Appointed to State Disaster Medical Advisory Team

Associate professor of health management and policy Marc Hiller and the Institute for Health Policy and Practice’s director of health law and policy programs Lucy Hodder have been appointed to the...

A Passion for Healthcare Leadership

Hannah McGuire '20, health management and policy major, North Canaan, Connecticut  

Ensuring Bright Futures

In a collaborative effort to ensure that all New Hampshire’s children have a bright future, UNH has partnered with New Hampshire’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Department of...

Just say YES

For 10 days over the summer break Durham was abuzz with activity as 17 youth sports leaders from Malawi, Africa, were on campus for an intensive exchange program focusing on inclusive sports for...

Chair of Recreation Management & Policy Named Fellow of AAPRA

Bob Barcelona was recently selected as a Fellow in the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration.

Going to the MAT

UNH conducts first ever Project ECHO Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) training for health providers in New Hampshire. 

Sen. Maggie Hassan Keynotes UNH Panel on Healthcare Costs

UNH School of Law co-hosted a discussion of the nation's healthcare system, featuring Senator Maggie Hassan as well as a panel of experts. 

WMUR: UNH Study Looks at Using Outdoor Therapy to Help People Battling Addiction

Study shows that adventure therapy for substance use disorder treatment has better outcomes than traditional therapy

UNH Awarded $3.8 Million Preschool Development Grant

The funding will help improve New Hampshire's early childhood system. 

Helping a State in Need

As the opioid crisis escalates, so do UNH's efforts to address it.

Attacking Addiction, Saving Lives

A new behavioral health initiative brings resources from around UNH to address New Hampshire's opioid crisis.

Addressing the Need

A new grant is helping UNH train professionals to work in behavioral health settings in underserved parts of the state.

The New Americans

Amadou Hamady ’10G is currently the director of the New Hampshire chapter of the International Institute of New England.

Focusing on Youth Suicide Prevention in New Hampshire

When senior Emily Carbonara started a summer internship at Exeter Hospital in Exeter, New Hampshire, she didn’t know it would launch her into research on youth suicide prevention in the state.

Here’s An Awesome Story

On a Tuesday afternoon in early November at Dover Middle School, dinosaurs roamed the auditorium. Meanwhile, Cinderella, Rapunzel and other characters tried to fix a broken time machine and make it...

Combating the Crisis

Four years ago, if you had asked Dr. Thomas Sherman, a practicing gastroenterologist and a representative in the New Hampshire Legislature, if he’d eventually have a part in fighting the opioid...