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A Fresh Start for ‘Maryland’s Shame’

An Alumna Is Working to Turn a Shuttered Psychiatric Hospital Into a Wellness Site for the Black Community
View Article A Fresh Start for ‘Maryland’s Shame’
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In Tanzania, an On-the-Ground View of Farming Struggles, Ambitions

Graduate Students Collaborate With Locals on Food, Water, Energy Innovations
View Article In Tanzania, an On-the-Ground View of Farming Struggles, Ambitions
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Creating the ‘Maryland Model’ for Cannabis Regulation

Alum Who Leads State Agency Navigated New Terrain on Medical, Recreational Legalization, Licensing
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Latest News from the School of Public Health

Professor Stephen B. Thomas with two barbers and a stylist who are part of the HAIR community health educators team.

Community Vaccine Clinic at Hyattsville Barbershop

A Hyattsville, Maryland barbershop that serves a predominantly Black and Latino clientele will be the location of a no-cost COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Monday, May 17 from noon to 6 pm. While it is the first Maryland barbershop to serve as a venue for people to get their COVID-19 vaccines, organizers hope it will not be the last.

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Helping Foster Dogs Prepare for Their Forever Homes

Our Happiness and Wellness Initiative shares "Some Good News" from the SPH and our extended community. You can submit your own good news by email to: happyandwell@umd.edu. Gymkana Director Josh Montfort ‘93, MS ‘96, UMD Senate Director Reka Montfort ‘99 and their family have fostered 65 dogs since March 2019. Pet parenting took on new meaning during the pandemic when they welcomed seven puppies into their home and their fostering turned into adoption. Their newest love is a 16 week old puppy named Tucker.
Congratulations Delta Omega inductees and Poster Winners

School of Public Health Inducts 2021 Delta Omega Class and Honors Poster Awardees

Last week, the University of Maryland School of Public Health virtually inducted 23 members into the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health. Inductees included students, faculty, alumni and this year's honorary inductee, Dr. Carlton Green, the director of diversity training and education in the University of Maryland Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
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SPH Boosters Recognized at Annual Awards Ceremony

The School of Public Health held its annual Dean’s Recognition Ceremony on April 30. The virtual event served to showcase and honor members of the school’s community with the Distinguished Terrapin Award and the inaugural Early Career Award.