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Several SPH faculty earn tenure, promotions
Eight faculty will begin the 2026-2027 academic year with a new recognition of their expertise in research and education. The positions go into effect in July and August.View Article Details for Several SPH faculty earn tenure, promotions -
Data analysis shows no increase in mental health prescriptions after abortion
As more women globally turn to medications to have abortions, a UMD-led study out today in JAMA Psychiatry found no evidence that a first medication or procedural abortion caused an increase in mental health medication use.View Article Details for Data analysis shows no increase in mental health prescriptions after abortion -
Fresh solution to wastewater struggle In Nepal
Nestled in the foothills of the world’s tallest mountains, the Namobuddha Municipality of Nepal relies on water from natural springs and mountain snowpack diminished by climate change. Another threat to the water supply comes from the communities themselves.View Article Details for Fresh solution to wastewater struggle In Nepal -
Spotlight: Luca Pedone
If Malcolm Gladwell’s saying that achieving greatness in a skill takes 10,000 hours holds true, then by Luca Pedone’s May graduation, the SPH kinesiology major was already well on his way to becoming an athletic trainer.View Article Details for Spotlight: Luca Pedone -
SPH welcomes Mitch Mokhtari as associate dean for faculty affairs
This month, SPH Professor Mitch Mokhtari will expand his role within the School of Public Health (SPH) as its associate dean for faculty affairs. He brings decades of academic, administrative and global experience to the leadership position.View Article Details for SPH welcomes Mitch Mokhtari as associate dean for faculty affairs -
Hearing the human in a web of health data
Through massive strands of data, Dr. Yulin Hswen trains AI to listen for the answers to very human health concerns: What do these symptoms mean? Where will I receive good care? Am I at risk for a chronic disease?View Article Details for Hearing the human in a web of health data