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For about 30 campers from Prince George’s County, this summer is a time for sports – all the sports. They’re playing soccer, flag football, frisbee and more. And – judging by the smiles even on a hot day at the University of Maryland campus – they’re having a fantastic time.

 Pamela I. Clark, Ph.D., a research professor emerita in the University of Maryland School of Public Health’s Department of Behavioral and Community Health, died on May 16 at the age of 77 at home. 

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 health and commitment to integrating physical activity and public health. He plans on becoming a physician assistant (PA) and will apply to PA school.

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 get bird flu and transmit it to humans, and should be monitored. 

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

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.