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From cold call to global classroom
The best collaborations sometimes start by accident—and the strongest ones end with new friendships. Professor Kerry W. Tripp, who teaches family public health and law at University of Maryland's School of Public Health, created a Global Classrooms partnership that connects students across languages...View Article Details for From cold call to global classroom -
Be Well class builds mental health resilience
It’s about this time of the semester when the stresses of college life can get overwhelming. Whether you’re a freshman transitioning away from home, a senior juggling studies and internships or any student navigating life’s stressors, this class is for you.View Article Details for Be Well class builds mental health resilience -
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 -
New director to continue crucial work of prevention research
The UMD Prevention Research Center (UMD-PRC) welcomes a new director, associate professor in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health, Elizabeth Aparicio, who brings extensive experience in community-engaged health research on sexual and reproductive health and mental health among trauma-af...View Article Details for New director to continue crucial work of prevention research -
Spotlight: Matthew Ryan Alvarez MS ’25
Recent SPH graduate Matthew Ryan Alvarez wants to improve men's mental health and help couples through therapy. As of May 2025, he’s got a masters in marriage and family therapy from UMD’s School of Public Health to help him reach his goals.View Article Details for Spotlight: Matthew Ryan Alvarez MS ’25 -
Spotlight: Alisha Hussain
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.View Article Details for Spotlight: Alisha Hussain