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Young athletes of all abilities thrive here
On a crisp Sunday morning in October, children came running through the doors of a gym in the University of Maryland's School of Public Health (SPH). Others stood more hesitantly before volunteers guided them inside hand in hand, and still others pushed themselves forward in their wheelchairs.View Article Details for Young athletes of all abilities thrive here -
Can a proven anti-violence program also succeed online?
When Dr. Sarah Peitzmeier talks about the success of an anti-assault program called Flip the Script, many people are shocked to learn about it: a scientifically tested program, proven to cut in half the risk of sexual assault experienced by its college student participants.View Article Details for Can a proven anti-violence program also succeed online? -
With deep sadness: Remembering Professor Emeritus Norman Epstein
Longtime and cherished faculty member Dr. Norman Epstein, professor emeritus in the University of Maryland School of Public Health’s Department of Family Science, died on October 17th at the age of 78.View Article Details for With deep sadness: Remembering Professor Emeritus Norman Epstein -
Student club encourages next generation of public health terps
The sound of laughter and giggles echoed across several classrooms at the University of Maryland School of Public Health as students played charades, drawing scenarios from a jar. “Pretend to wash hands for 20 seconds” read one of the situations. “Act out preparing a healthy meal” another one state...View Article Details for Student club encourages next generation of public health terps -
Partnership links academia to community health in Maryland
When research universities partner with community hospitals, it’s a proven win-win resulting in improved health for patients and more real-life learning opportunities for students. Now the University of Maryland School of Public Health (UMD SPH) and St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) are jo...View Article Details for Partnership links academia to community health in Maryland -
Spotlight: Olohitare Abaku, ’26
Public health and psychology student Olohitare "Abby" Abaku, ’26, spent her summer at the University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing (UMD-IHC) examining possible links between food deserts and diabetes among Maryland residents. For Abaku, such food-related health issues are close to home.View Article Details for Spotlight: Olohitare Abaku, ’26