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VARANASI, India – Outside the ancient city of Varanasi in northern India, UMD undergraduate Zoe Baber ‘27 co-leads a workshop with middle school students at the Vidyashram-South Point School on a book they created telling the story of “Esha” (or E.coli), how it spreads in water and what actions can prevent it.

The University of Maryland School of Public Health (UMD SPH) honored four people making exceptional contributions to public health at its Spring Soirée on April 16 at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union. 

At the eighth annual Social Justice Alliance (SJA) Symposium last Friday, members of Bowie State University (BSU) and the University of Maryland (UMD) gathered to both commemorate a life cut short and to look forward to a more just future.

Whether renewing prescriptions online, booking a doctor’s appointment or receiving test results in a health app, most people these days get at least some of their health needs met by using digital health platforms.

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.

The School of Public Health (SPH) Alumni Network is proud to recognize four outstanding recent graduates with the Public Health Emerging and Engaging Leaders (PHEEL) Award. The PHEEL Award honors SPH graduates who have received a degree within the last 10 years and have demonstrated excellence in career progression, service, and leadership.