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Just before the start of her freshman year, in the heart of the pandemic, Marina Costa ‘24 lost her father to cancer. Last month, she graduated with a University Honors Citation and a spot in George Washington University’s MPH program with a concentration in infectious disease epidemiology.

The School of Public Health is so proud of our graduating class of 2024, many of whom began their college education during a global pandemic. First on Monday, May 20, 2024 – unfortunately postponed due a power outage – and then on May 21, students, family, and friends convened in the Xfinity Center to send off this resilient, tenacious class of students to go forth and do good in the world.

When one family member looks out the window at sidewalks and green space and the other sees a multilane highway and power lines, the differences may contribute to more than just sibling rivalry. A new study by University of Maryland public health researchers has shown that those neighborhood characteristics correlate with different health outcomes.

With an unwavering dedication to global health equity and social justice, the journey of Sarika Walia, B.S. '21, MPH '22, from the University of Maryland (UMD) to international arenas exemplifies the transformative power of education and passion. Walia's story began at the School of Public Health (SPH), where she pursued a BS+MPH through the accelerated program in Health Equity. Within the nurturing environment of SPH, Walia's passion for global health ignited.

For public health master’s student Nealofar Madani, uplifting the health and wellbeing of others has always been a central theme to her time at the University of Maryland.

The Catalyst Initiative, a new program begun by the SPH Public Health Science program, concluded its first-ever Spring 2024 cohort by discussing finances related to pursuing careers in the health professions and recognizing student participants.