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Congratulations SPH Graduates!
The School of Public Health held its Spring 2022 Commencement ceremony on May 19 to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of more than 600 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree recipients.

Public Health Beyond Borders Wins U21 Prize
The student-led nonprofit Public Health Beyond Borders (PHBB) won the “Most Collaborative” prize in the 2021-22 Universitas 21 (U21) RISE Showcase & Awards. Launched in the SPH in 2012, PHBB has enabled more than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students to work on international partnerships focused on eliminating health disparities in Peru, Sierra Leone, India, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Prince George’s County, Maryland.

School of Public Health Honors Five Boosters
Dean Boris Lushniak presented five outstanding members of the SPH community with awards for their service to the school and their commitment to advancing public health.

Inclusive Care
Through the new Sexual and Gender Diversity Learning Community program, the University of Maryland Prevention Research Center has created a training program to help mental health service providers most effectively support LGBTQ+ people.
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Fearlessly Promoting Health for All
At the University of Maryland School of Public Health, we are driven by a passion to break down the societal barriers that keep individuals, families, communities and populations from optimum health and wellness everyday. Join us on a fearless journey to do public health good!
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