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Student Think Tank designs community-driven health solutions
Students from across various majors huddle in chatty groups at the School of Public Health to research and brainstorm solutions to public health issues in Prince George’s County. Where do they begin? With the knowledge in local communities.View Article Details for Student Think Tank designs community-driven health solutions -
Celebrate public health with week of interactive events
As National Public Health Week starts Monday, April 6, the School of Public Health is hosting a variety of events focused on community, health and wellness. From creative art displays to cultural fests celebrating the diversity of public health, SPH invites all public health students and faculty as ...View Article Details for Celebrate public health with week of interactive events -
Behind the daredevil flips, it’s a family affair
Whether back-flipping over a vault, tumbling through a ring of fire or balancing on a pyramid of people, these spectacular feats take one essential skill and anyone can learn it.View Article Details for Behind the daredevil flips, it’s a family affair -
UMD students win national award for health and finance app
University of Maryland students Ananth Kudaravalli, Maahe Kunvar and Alia Mulbagal placed first in the Innovation Lab at the 2026 Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) annual meeting, held in Virginia in March.View Article Details for UMD students win national award for health and finance app -
Global FEWture Alliance cross-pollinates disciplines in the Hyattsville Food Forest
On a recent cool Friday afternoon just south of campus, a group of students from UMD’s College Park Scholars and College of Arts and Humanities came together to usher in spring with a timely volunteer project.View Article Details for Global FEWture Alliance cross-pollinates disciplines in the Hyattsville Food Forest -
Spotlight: Vasanthi Shanmuganandam, MPH ’26
A few years ago, Vasanthi Shanmuganandam struggled to keep up with her studies. She had just given birth and was taking prerequisite courses in pursuit of a doctorate. Shanmuganandam already had a bachelor's degree in chemistry and biotechnology and a master’s in biotechnology from her hometown alma...View Article Details for Spotlight: Vasanthi Shanmuganandam, MPH ’26