News from the School of Public Health

Whether junior public health science major Aditi Gubba is learning about child development, brainstorming big plans to improve mental health outcomes for college students through xFoundry, or creating graphic design in the SPH Office Communications, she’s always making creative connections. 

COLLEGE PARK, MD – A new study out today in JAMA Health Forum is the first to show that Blac

After a family member’s struggle with mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, improving mental health became a personal passion for sophomore family science major Alisha Hussain, a 2025 Kara

SPH staff members Lanna Duarte and Mary Shelley were recognized this winter with UMD’s Fearlessly Forward Awards for their outstanding work and innovative projects, and Dr Sarah Peitzmeier is one of 10 faculty to win Independent Scholarship, Research, and Creativity Awards. 

Winter break was no break for School of Public Health faculty who won prestigious memberships that both honor their work thus far and invite them to contribute to national policy and scholarship in their public health disciplines. 

Dr. Kerry Green, a prevention scientist and professor, has been named chair of the Department of Behavioral and Community Health within the University of Maryland School of Public Health. Green previously served as acting chair.