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Creating the ‘Maryland Model’ for Cannabis Regulation

Alum Who Leads State Agency Navigated New Terrain on Medical, Recreational Legalization, Licensing
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The ‘Hidden Population’: Undergrads Juggling Classes, Midterms—and Diapers

New Study Aims to Identify Terp Parents, Resources They Need to Succeed
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From the ISS to UMD

A Week After Returning to Earth, Alum Joins 6 Others to Accept Alumni Association Honors
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Latest News from the School of Public Health

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‘At the finish line’: SPH celebrates 2024 Winter graduates

This week, the School of Public Health celebrated its 2024 Winter graduates with  students, faculty and staff joining together on Dec. 10 to commemorate the new graduates’ achievements and honor their milestone. 

“Every time I talk with our SPH graduating students, I am so heartened by the intellect, compassion and skills they’re bringing to the world of public health,” said SPH Dean Boris Lushniak. “This year’s graduates are going out into the world ready to be leaders, to do public health good. I can’t wait to see all that I know they will accomplish.”
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Six steps to happier holidays

Holidays can be stressful in the merriest of times. And in hard times? Well, that’s a turkey and a half. So how can you preserve your mental health and approach the holidays with relish? Dr.
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Fall Research Roundup

Our School of Public Health colleagues have been busy this fall writing, researching, teaching, working with communities and partners, advocating, communicating findings and often providing media with expert perspectives.