News from the School of Public Health

A lot can happen in 1,260 days, but one of the most impressive is the earning of a doctorate. In November of 2023, Assistant Program Director of Human Resources Elaine Rudder completed her Doctor of Education (EdD) degree, marking the end of a three-and-a-half year quest.

Kim shares why she decided to study health policy and management, how she overcame stigma around abortion research and how her research on contraception and abortion access could impact state and national health policies.

Short documentary highlights Sapkota and his research team's efforts to create an early warning system in Nepal for diarrheal diseases tied to extreme weather events.

Public health science and biology students were among the honorees recognized for their leadership, achievements and citizenship.

Prior, associate professor and associate chair for research in the Department of Kinesiology, will receive $150,000 to fund his research on how exercise impacts vascular and functional impairment in older adults.

Named for the late university supporter and Washington-area publisher, the Philip Merrill Presidential Scholars Program recognizes top graduating seniors at the University of Maryland and the professors and K-12 teachers who mentored them.