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Alumna Regina Webb Named 2024 “Leading Woman”
School of Public Health alumna Regina Webb (B.S. ’06) has been recognized as one of Maryland The Daily Record’s Leading Women, awards that honor women 40 or younger for their significant accomplishments in community involvement and commitment to inspiring change.View Article Details for Alumna Regina Webb Named 2024 “Leading Woman” -
Spotlight on Sidiki Keita '23
Sidiki Keita ’23 has always had a passion for physical activity. An avid athlete, his love for sports such as wrestling and track led him to pursue a degree in kinesiology. This spring, Keita was awarded the Whitlark Endowed Scholarship for his strong academics, potential for leadership in public he...View Article Details for Spotlight on Sidiki Keita '23 -
20-year Review of Avian Flu in Cats Reveals Rising Danger From Latest Strain
A University of Maryland review of scientific literature suggests domestic cats can contract the rapidly evolving bird flu H5N1, potentially putting owners, veterinarians and others at risk if the virus continues to circulate unabated. The study, available in preliminary form on MedRxiv while await...View Article Details for 20-year Review of Avian Flu in Cats Reveals Rising Danger From Latest Strain -
Researcher Warns Pet Cats Risk Getting Bird Flu and Possibly Infecting People
The world is barely out of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the threat of another virus jumping from animals to humans looms large in our daily newsfeeds. As public health officials follow the spread of the rapidly evolving bird flu H5N1, a review of the scientific literature suggests domestic cats can ge...View Article Details for Researcher Warns Pet Cats Risk Getting Bird Flu and Possibly Infecting People -
UMD awarded U.S. Department of State grant to expand education abroad
The University of Maryland School of Public Health in College Park, together with Bowie State University, is expanding its study abroad options for marginalized faculty and students and for students who are Pell Grant recipients, in part due to a grant announced June 13 from the U.S. State Departmen...View Article Details for UMD awarded U.S. Department of State grant to expand education abroad -
Spotlight on Kashobi O’Bua '24
Kashobi O'Bua ’24, Community Health, graduated last month, wrapping up her four busy years at UMD. O’Bua is president of the Charles R. Drew Pre-Medical/Pre-Health Society and a member of the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) committee for the Student Health Center at UMD. Balancing academics a...View Article Details for Spotlight on Kashobi O’Bua '24