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Trailblazers in motion: The fierce dedication of Drs. Clark and Whitall
Jill Whitall and Jane Clark never do anything halfway. From Whitall’s earliest days as a graduate student and Clark’s start as a rising faculty member, they poured themselves fully into the University of Maryland. Each step built on the last: teaching led to leadership, leadership to advocacy, and a...View Article Details for Trailblazers in motion: The fierce dedication of Drs. Clark and Whitall -
UMD's Dr. Sacoby Wilson wins Heinz Award for the Environment
On Tuesday the Heinz Family Foundation named University of Maryland School of Public Health Professor Sacoby M. Wilson, Ph.D., one of two recipients of the prestigious 30th Heinz Award for the Environment. As part of the accolade, he will receive an unrestricted cash award of $250,000. “Sacoby is ...View Article Details for UMD's Dr. Sacoby Wilson wins Heinz Award for the Environment -
New director to continue crucial work of prevention research
The UMD Prevention Research Center (UMD-PRC) welcomes a new director, associate professor in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health, Elizabeth Aparicio, who brings extensive experience in community-engaged health research on sexual and reproductive health and mental health among trauma-af...View Article Details for New director to continue crucial work of prevention research -
Spring Research Roundup
Our SPH colleagues continue to investigate and find solutions for some of the most crucial public health issues of our time. Get the latest here in the Spring Research Roundup that celebrates the excellent work and dedicated humans of UMD School of Public Health.View Article Details for Spring Research Roundup -
Honoring SPH faculty and staff
Congratulations to the dedicated SPH faculty and staff who received awards this Spring honoring outstanding teaching, public health practice, service, mentoring and commitment to the school’s success and community during the 2024-2025 academic year!View Article Details for Honoring SPH faculty and staff -
UMD SPH announces its first-ever Clark Leadership Chair
The UMD School of Public Health has a new luminary on the horizon, with the appointment of the school’s first-ever Clark Leadership Chair in Global Health, Dr. Heather Wipfli. Wipfli will bring deep expertise in global chronic disease control, particularly related to tobacco control, employing inte...View Article Details for UMD SPH announces its first-ever Clark Leadership Chair