The Happiness and Wellness Initiative aligns with the University of Maryland School of Public Health's mission: “to promote and protect the health and well-being” of our diverse communities throughout Maryland, the nation, and the world.
Vision: To promote happiness and well-being for all, aligning with the University of Maryland School of Public Health Vision of “physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all people throughout our local and global communities.”
Mission: To proactively strengthen health and wellness, while prioritizing resiliency, through strength-based communications, training, curriculum, research, and assessment.
Our e-newsletter features tips and tricks on spreading happiness, promoting your health and wellness, Some Good News stories, and upcoming events.
Some Good News
Some Good News features stories from the school, campus, and our extended community to promote positivity and connection to our world. Have something to share? Send your good news story to happyandwell@umd.edu.
Happiness & Wellness Resources
Finding for ways to improve your happiness & wellness or ways to connect with other students? Look here for online and campus resources to help you get started.
Our Campus Partners
Our Initiative partners with several organizations around campus to establish a network of health and wellness tools and resources for all students. Through our partnerships, we strive to foster growth and empower communities together.
Erin McClure
Happiness and Wellness Director
As part of the School of Public Health senior leadership team, Erin McClure oversees operations and partnerships, building on strengths, implementing best practices and supporting the school and campus in enacting their equity and inclusion values and mission.