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Indian “Sesame Street” Show Improves Preschoolers’ Skills

New research indicates that “Sesame Street’s positive impact on kids’ development can carry over to other countries and cultures.
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Meet Community Health Alum Marissa George

After graduating with her BS in Community Health, Ms. George began working as a senior research analyst with The Lewin Group. She credits the Community Health program and its emphasis on professional skills and the internship for her success.
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Up in Smoke: Dr. Craig Fryer Calls Michigan’s Ban on Flavored E-cigarettes a “Good First Step”

This story was originally published in Maryland Today on Monday, September 9 and written by Liam Farrell. Declaring...
Project HEAL

Project HEAL uses faith-based learning to promote early cancer screening in African American churches

The Community Health Awareness, Messages, and Prevention (CHAMP) lab at the University of Maryland’s School of Public...
School children in Lucknow, India watch Galli Galli Sim Sim.

Indian “Sesame Street” Show Improves Preschoolers’ Skills

For 50 years, “Sesame Street” has been a part of early education in the United States, and the show’s positive impact...
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It’s Not All Bad: Researchers Find Educational TV Benefits Children's Early Learning in Rwanda

Screen time is now almost synonymous with inactivity and intellectual decline. But it’s not all bad. Educational media...
Professor Barbara Curbow

Recognizing Professor Barbara Curbow

As of July 1, 2019, Professor Barbara Curbow, who has served as chair of the Department of Behavioral and Community...
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Up in Smoke: Dr. Craig Fryer Calls Michigan’s Ban on Flavored E-cigarettes a “Good First Step”

September 9, 2019
This story was originally published in Maryland Today on Monday, September 9 and written by Liam...
Project HEAL

Project HEAL uses faith-based learning to promote early cancer screening in African American churches

September 9, 2019
The Community Health Awareness, Messages, and Prevention (CHAMP) lab at the University of Maryland’...
School children in Lucknow, India watch Galli Galli Sim Sim.

Indian “Sesame Street” Show Improves Preschoolers’ Skills

August 6, 2019
For 50 years, “Sesame Street” has been a part of early education in the United States, and the show...
School children watch Ubongo programming in a classroom. Source: Ubongo

It’s Not All Bad: Researchers Find Educational TV Benefits Children's Early Learning in Rwanda

June 28, 2019
Screen time is now almost synonymous with inactivity and intellectual decline. But it’s not all bad...
Professor Barbara Curbow

Recognizing Professor Barbara Curbow

June 28, 2019
As of July 1, 2019, Professor Barbara Curbow, who has served as chair of the Department of...
see more news

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