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The Frederick News-Post: Maryland must ban chlorpyrifos after EPA’s inaction

August 23, 2019
UMD School of Public Health Assistant Professor Devon Payne-Struges called for a Maryland ban on...
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U.S. News & World Report: Heat Waves Brought by Climate Change Could Prove Deadly for Kidney Patients

August 19, 2019
As climate change is predicted to increase the number of extremely hot days that occur each year,...
Dozens of attendants for the 2017 Mid-Maryland Mission of Mercy received free dental treatment

Maryland: Researchers Explore Methods to Increase Underrepresented Groups’ Participation in Internet-Based Research

August 19, 2019
Despite the ever-increasing reach of the web, fewer minority and low-income individuals are...
2019 STAR and ADAPT Students

Summer Research Programs Support Minority Students Seeking Futures in Health

August 13, 2019
A Puerto Rican student shaken by the sudden collapse of local health care. A Mexican-American...
Study Finds Soaring Temperatures Mean Rising Peril to Kidney Disease Patients

Study Finds Soaring Temperatures Mean Rising Peril to Kidney Disease Patients

August 9, 2019
On intensely hot days, people suffering from advanced kidney disease face higher rates of...
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Indian “Sesame Street” Show Improves Preschoolers’ Skills

August 6, 2019
For 50 years, “Sesame Street” has been a part of early education in the United States, and the show...
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Dean Boris Lushniak Appointed to Board of American College of Preventive Medicine

July 26, 2019
University of Maryland School of Public Health Dean Boris Lushniak has been appointed to serve a...
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What the Science Says About Supporting Vibrant, Healthy Kids

July 24, 2019
Our earliest life experiences, including social support and exposure to adversity and trauma, shape...
Public Health Without Borders students deliver nutrition lessons to children at the Abigail D. Butscher Primary School in Cabala Town, Sierra Leone.

Public Health Without Borders Students Help Build Resilience in Sierra Leone Community

July 16, 2019
Public Health Without Borders (PHWB) students have spent almost every summer since 2014 in Calaba...
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Health Equity Fellowship Program Welcomes Visiting Scholar Dr. Angela Byars-Winston

July 8, 2019
Earlier this month, the Maryland Center for Health Equity's Disparity Populations and Community...
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It’s Not All Bad: Researchers Find Educational TV Benefits Children's Early Learning in Rwanda

June 28, 2019
Screen time is now almost synonymous with inactivity and intellectual decline. But it’s not all bad...
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Recognizing Professor Barbara Curbow

June 28, 2019
As of July 1, 2019, Professor Barbara Curbow, who has served as chair of the Department of...
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Young, food-insecure adults may have higher exposures to BPA chemical

June 27, 2019
The so-called “freshman 15” may not be the only diet-related threat that college-aged students need...
Climate Change is a Health Emergency

UMD SPH Endorses Call to Action on Climate, Health and Equity

June 25, 2019
The University of Maryland School of Public Health joined over 70 public health and medical groups...
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Hillary Craddock ‘19 Receives Fulbright Post-Doctoral Position with the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

June 21, 2019
Dr. Hillary Craddock, a 2019 doctoral graduate in environmental health sciences, received a...
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UMD SAFE Center Launches Economic Empowerment Initiative Led by Mari Snyder

June 20, 2019
Former Marriott International Vice President Brought on to Grow Opportunities for Trafficking...
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Researchers Explore Impact of Home Remedy Use on Racial Discrepancies in Influenza Vaccination

June 20, 2019
Those who frequently use home remedies are less likely to get vaccinated against influenza or...
Addressing College Drinking and Drug Use: A Primer for Trustees, Administrators, and Alumni

New report urges college presidents and trustees to address substance use on campus using best scientific evidence

June 12, 2019
As colleges and universities increasingly recognize the connection between behavioral health and...
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Doctoral Student Sara Olsen, MPH ‘17, Selected as a 2019 Tillman Scholar

June 11, 2019
Sara Olsen, a behavioral and community health doctoral student, was named a 2019 Tillman Scholar...
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WalletHub: Drug Use by State: 2019’s Problem Areas

June 11, 2019
Kerry Green, an associate professor of behavioral and community health, is interviewed for a...
Kelsie Challenger (right) interacts with students at a Sierra Leone school.

Professor Gives $1.15M to Support Students’ Experiences Abroad, Boost Global Health Initiative

June 11, 2019
A School of Public Health professor has made a $1.15 million gift to support the Global Health...
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Delta Omega Selects Doctoral Student Andrew Conway to Present at APHA 2019

June 11, 2019
Andrew Conway , a third-year family science doctoral student at the University of Maryland School...
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Don’t Feed the Trolls: A Public Health Guide to Countering Twitter Bots and Trolls

June 11, 2019
Social media presents a promising opportunity for promoting public health, but as bots and trolls...
SAFE Center staff and advocates with Gov. Larry Hogan and Senate President Mike Miller for the signing of nti-Exploitation Act of 2019(SB690/HB734) / Criminalizing Labor Trafficking in Maryland

Maryland Strengthens Efforts to Fight Human Trafficking and Support Survivors

June 10, 2019
Three new Maryland laws passed this year will strengthen the ability of law enforcement to...
Yuki Lama

HPV Vaccine Discussions on Reddit Less Gendered, More Diverse Than in Broader Media

June 4, 2019
An analysis of Reddit discourse on HPV led by third-year maternal and child health doctoral student...
Dr. Jennifer Roberts

How Race, Gender and Class Affect Whether Youth Use “Active Transportation”

June 3, 2019
Concerns about safety can discourage youth of color, particularly girls and those in low-income...
Dean Boris Lushniak, student speaker Aparna Pooleri and keynote speaker Dr. Leana Wen

A Call to Action: Dr. Leana Wen Urges Class of 2019 to Stand Up for Public Health

May 28, 2019
On Wednesday May 22, thousands of faculty, staff, family and friends gathered to celebrate the 675...
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Spring 2019 Commencement Highlights

May 23, 2019
Congratulations graduates! The University of Maryland School of Public Health held its Spring 2019...
Dr. Sandra C. Quinn

The Washington Post: How Anti-Vaccine Messaging Continues to Spread Online

May 21, 2019
Amid the escalating measles outbreak, with cases hitting a 25-year high, The Washington Post...
Study Explores Role of Gender in Racial Socialization Process for Black Women

Study Explores Role of Gender in Racial Socialization Process for Black Women

May 21, 2019
Black families engage in a racial socialization process, teaching their children how to navigate...
Dr. Leana Wen

Inaction is never an option: Dr. Leana Wen to 2019 graduates

May 18, 2019
Dr. Leana Wen , President of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned...
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SPH Students Earn Prize Money in Do Good Challenge Finals

May 17, 2019
Four teams featuring SPH students placed in the Do Good Challenge finals April 25, winning up to $5...
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Lecturer, Therapist and LGBTQ Rights Activist Dr. Robyn Zeiger Retires

May 16, 2019
Dr. Robyn Zeiger, Senior Lecturer in Family Science, has been a part of the University of Maryland...
Dr. Kerry Green

Dr. Kerry Green Receives the 2019 Winston Family Honors Award for Faculty

May 16, 2019
On May 3, the 2019 Winston Family Honors Award winners were honored at a luncheon in the Samuel...
Dr. Elaine Anderson, Dr. Robyn Zeiger and Dean Boris Lushniak

Faculty and Staff Honored at the SPH 2019 Spring Assembly

May 15, 2019
On Friday, May 10, faculty, staff and SPH leaders convened for the spring assembly where faculty...
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Maryland Celebrates Mental Health Trailblazer Professor Norman Epstein

May 15, 2019
If you’ve ever roamed the halls of the University of Maryland’s Department of Family Science and...
Dean Boris Lushniak with Delegate Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk

Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health Inducts New SPH Members

May 15, 2019
In 2019, the University of Maryland School of Public Health inducted 35 members into the Delta...
Family Science students and faculty at the 2019 SPH Convocation.

SPH Recognizes Outstanding Students at 2019 Convocation

May 15, 2019
Each year during Convocation, the University of Maryland School of Public Health recognizes...
Routledge Handbook of Sport and Exercise Systems Genetics

SPH Professor Co-edits New Book on the Genetics of Sport and Exercise

May 15, 2019
Dr. Stephen M. Roth, professor and associate dean for academic affairs in the School of Public...
Associate Professor Sacoby Wilson and keynote speaker Mustafa Ali

SPH Convenes Fifth Environmental Justice Symposium Focused on Legal and Policy Tools

May 15, 2019
The University of Maryland School of Public Health hosted its fifth Symposium on Environmental...
Damage in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria in 2017

Study Finds Higher Death Count in Puerto Rico From Heart Disease, Other Causes Following Hurricane Maria

May 14, 2019
New research from the University of Maryland School of Public Health estimates that Hurricane Maria...
Bridget Higginbotham

Bridget Higginbotham MPH ’18 Helping Combat Malaria with USAID

May 13, 2019
When Bridget Higginbotham studied insecticides in her required MPH environmental health course, she...
Sara Olsen

Doctoral student Sara Olsen, MPH ’17, Inducted into Women Divers Hall of Fame

May 10, 2019
The Women Divers Hall of Fame inducted Sara Olsen, a behavioral and community health doctoral...
Paula Escott

Student Profile: Fulbright Scholar Paula Escott (B.S., Public Health Science '19)

May 8, 2019
Paula Escott, a senior public health science major at the University of Maryland, received a...
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The New York Times: How Exercise Affects Our Memory

May 6, 2019
A New York Times article published on May 1, 2019 featured research from J. Carson Smith, an...
Erricka Bridgeford, leader in the Baltimore Cease Fire 365 movement

SPH Hosts National Summit Focused on Research and Advocacy to Prevent Gun Violence

May 3, 2019
The University of Maryland School of Public Health hosted a teach-in and national research summit...
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The Baltimore Sun: Maryland lawmakers raise age for vaping to 21. Will it change anything?

May 3, 2019
The Baltimore Sun spoke with SPH alumna Julia Cen Chen-Sankey, a 2018 graduate of the doctoral...
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Study Shows Medicaid Expansion Increased Coverage at Family Planning Clinics

April 30, 2019
The Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion helped more clients visiting Title X family planning...
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School of Public Health Recognizes Four Leaders with Inaugural Distinguished Terrapin Award

April 30, 2019
The University of Maryland School of Public Health awarded its highest honor, the Distinguished...
Gun Violence Teach-In

Starting a New Conversation on Gun Violence: At Teach-in, Panel Frames Activism as a Public Health Issue

April 25, 2019
By Liam Farrell for Maryland Today Changing the conversation about gun violence—whether by sharing...

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