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Congratulations to the class of 2019!

Congratulations to the class of Fall 2019!

The School of Public Health Fall 2019 graduation ceremony will be held on December 16. The digital commencement program and a link to the live-stream are now available.
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Graduate Program Applications Open

Apply now to one of our outstanding graduate programs for best consideration! Want more information? Contact us today!
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5 Things Parents, Caregivers Need to Know In a World of Media ‘Constancy’

5 Things Parents, Caregivers Need to Know in a World of Media ‘Constancy’

Reducing screen time is the go-to solution in families battling media overuse, but another approach might be needed as it gets harder to escape screens.
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UMD Prevention Research Center Launch

UMD-PRC to Focus on LGBTQ Mental Health

The University of Maryland School of Public Health's Prevention Research Center (UMD-PRC) is embarking on a new initiative focused on improving mental health care for sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ) persons.
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Living in Pink Foundation Gift Supports Breast Cancer Research

The $100,000 gift will equally support the breast cancer research initiatives of Drs. Cheryl Knott and Cher Dallal.
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Tori Plaine

Student Profile: Victory Plaine (BS, Community Health ‘19)

Victory Plaine (Tori), a community health major, was chosen as the student commencement speaker for the December...
Maryland Matters

SPH in the News: Opinion: Md. Leaders Must Step Up to Confront U.S. Bone Health Crisis

Congress should act on legislation to increase access to osteoporosis testing, Associate Clinical Professor Katherine...
Dina Borzekowski

Hopkins Global Health Now Op-Ed: The New Norm of “Constancy” and Global Public Health

Dina Borzekowski , a research professor in the behavioral and community health department, says that constancy is the...
We’ve Entered a New World of Media ‘Constancy’: 5 Things Parents, Caregivers Need to Know About Kids and Screens

We’ve Entered a New World of Media ‘Constancy’: 5 Things Parents, Caregivers Need to Know About Kids and Screens

“No TV or internet for a week!” “Don’t touch the phone until your homework is done.” “Wouldn’t you rather talk to your...
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The Diamondback: Sunny Day: A UMD Researcher Found the Indian Version of Sesame Street Helps Kids

Dina Borzekowski , research professor in the behavioral and community health department, found that watching the Indian...
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Tori Plaine

Student Profile: Victory Plaine (BS, Community Health ‘19)

December 13, 2019
Victory Plaine (Tori), a community health major, was chosen as the student commencement speaker for...
Maryland Matters

SPH in the News: Opinion: Md. Leaders Must Step Up to Confront U.S. Bone Health Crisis

December 5, 2019
Congress should act on legislation to increase access to osteoporosis testing, Associate Clinical...
Dina Borzekowski

Hopkins Global Health Now Op-Ed: The New Norm of “Constancy” and Global Public Health

November 21, 2019
Dina Borzekowski , a research professor in the behavioral and community health department, says...
We’ve Entered a New World of Media ‘Constancy’: 5 Things Parents, Caregivers Need to Know About Kids and Screens

We’ve Entered a New World of Media ‘Constancy’: 5 Things Parents, Caregivers Need to Know About Kids and Screens

November 19, 2019
“No TV or internet for a week!” “Don’t touch the phone until your homework is done.” “Wouldn’t you...
Dimondback Logo

The Diamondback: Sunny Day: A UMD Researcher Found the Indian Version of Sesame Street Helps Kids

November 18, 2019
Dina Borzekowski , research professor in the behavioral and community health department, found that...
see more news

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