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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 -
Spotlight: Ella Sanvee, MPH '26
About 5,000 miles from the University of Maryland, across the North Atlantic Ocean, Ella Sanvee, a first-generation student getting her master’s degree in health policy and evaluation, spent her summer in Ghana studying the cost effectiveness of two treatment regimens of breast cancer chemotherapy.View Article Details for Spotlight: Ella Sanvee, MPH '26 -
Study Finds Dangerous Bacteria in Homes Plagued by Sewage Backups
A University of Maryland study of Baltimore houses with recent sewage backups revealed that most had toxic bacteria that could potentially infect residents who touch a contaminated surface or breathe contaminated air.View Article Details for Study Finds Dangerous Bacteria in Homes Plagued by Sewage Backups -
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 -
To improve health, build community resilience
“It takes a village” isn’t just a saying – it’s a foundation backed by research. A new study out today examined community resilience and health and found that fewer healthcare resources, limited digital tools and weaker support systems link to poorer overall health for residents. The study was publi...View Article Details for To improve health, build community resilience -
Studies: Local cannabis dispensaries lead to drop in opioid prescriptions
Cannabis may be a pain-management substitute for people experiencing chronic or acute pain from conditions like cancer, according to new research co-authored by a University of Maryland researcher.View Article Details for Studies: Local cannabis dispensaries lead to drop in opioid prescriptions