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February 17, 2025

After a family member’s struggle with mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, improving mental health became a personal passion for sophomore family science major Alisha Hussain, a 2025 Karabelle Pizzigati Fellow.

February 11, 2025

SPH staff members Lanna Duarte and Mary Shelley were recognized this winter with UMD’s Fearlessly Forward Awards for their outstanding work and innovative projects, and Dr Sarah Peitzmeier is one of 10 faculty to win Independent Scholarship, Research, and Creativity Awards.

February 10, 2025

Winter break was no break for School of Public Health faculty who won prestigious memberships that both honor their work thus far and invite them to contribute to national policy and scholarship in their public health disciplines.

February 07, 2025

Dr. Kerry Green, a prevention scientist and professor, has been named chair of the Department of Behavioral and Community Health within the University of Maryland School of Public Health. Green previously served as acting chair. Green will provide strategic direction and academic leadership in a dy...

February 06, 2025

Alvin M. Powers is no stranger to hard work. A visionary leader in the healthcare industry, he built a legacy that extended far beyond business success. Powers dedicated his life to improving the lives of others, and with that, came an unwavering belief in the transformative power of education. Upon...

January 30, 2025

A new study out today in Health Affairs shows that state-funded health insurance coverage of abortion is a crucial factor in access, particularly for Black and Hispanic people and people in low-income communities. With federal funding of abortion prohibited in the United States, some states fund cov...