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Congratulations Graduates!

The School of Public Health celebrated more than 800 graduates who completed their degree requirements in Summer/Winter 2022 and Spring 2023 graduates at a commencement ceremony on May 23, 2023. 

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People enjoying the Broccoli City festival in Congress Heights, a residential neighborhood in Washington D.C. rooted in African American history, art and culture. A new Healthy Places Seed Grant from the University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (MAPP) and the School of Public Health will fund a project preserving the culture and history, uncover erased or unheard narratives and seek to elevate restorative justice outcomes in this and other area neighborhoods.

Planting the Seeds for Healthier, More Equitable Communities

The University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (MAPP) and the School of Public Health recently announced the awardees of their inaugural Healthy Places Seed Grants - a funding program designed to spark innovative research around the challenges of building healthy, equitable communities.

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Professor Amy Sapkota and Sahra Ibrahimi stand next to each other holding glass-like awards.

Sapkota, Ibrahimi Receive Women of Influence Awards

The awards recognize University of Maryland faculty, staff and students who have distinguished themselves by working Fearlessly Forward with and for women on campus and in the community.

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Maryland is Legalizing Cannabis: What You Need to Know About the Risks

Professor Amelia Arria, director of the Center on Young Adult Health and Development, explains how this change may impact the health of teens and adults.

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Explore public health

At the University of Maryland School of Public Health, we are driven by a passion to break down the barriers that keep individuals, families, communities and populations from attaining optimum health and wellness. Explore some of the ways we work to promote health, prevent disease and prolong active, high-quality lives through the topics below.

Make a difference with a degree from UMD Public Health

  • Mental Health
  • Health Literacy
  • Family and Child Health
  • Climate Change and Health
  • Physical Activity
  • Health Equity
  • Health Care Access
  • COVID-19

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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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Undergraduate and Graduate Students in the School of Public Health

The School of Public Health has extraordinary professors and faculty who are dedicated to continuous student success.

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Research & Innovation

SPH research is making a difference in critical areas, from climate change’s impacts on health, physical activity’s benefits to aging brains and culturally competent mental health care's role in LGBTQ+ persons' health, among others.
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A member of the CONSERVE research team collects water from a field site to be analyzed for its chemical, microbial and physical qualities.