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UMD Infectious Disease Expert Co-authors Global Health Report to Combat COVID-19 Misinformation

Publication Tackles Confusion Over Terminology Used to Describe How Viruses Spread

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School of Public Health to Debut Global Health Major, New Department

Department of Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health to Tackle Issues ‘Head On’

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New Teaching Innovation Grants to Support Surge of Educational Tech

Awards for 24 Projects Fund Use of AI, Gamification and More in the Classroom

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Black female student wearing orange and leading a panel discussion

February 28, 2024

Women of color in public health leadership panel inform, inspire

On Friday, Feb. 23, a pool of 16 leaders gathered at the Reservoir Center for Water Solutions with the purpose of bringing together powerful leaders and shaping the next generation of changemakers in public health. The leaders — all women of color in public health careers — discussed water solutions, letting flow a river of ideas and expertise. The panelists represented diverse skill sets and backgrounds united by their commitment to social justice, environmental health and clean water.

February 27, 2024

Four SPH Alumni Recognized with Emerging Leader Awards

The School of Public Health (SPH) Alumni Network awarded the Public Health Emerging and Engaging Leaders (PHEEL) Award, to four outstanding recent graduates in April 2024. Each honoree was selected for their excellence in their career progression, service and leadership.

The honorees include Deanna Barath, PhD ’22, Fabian Doñate, MHA '20, Kimberly Stinchcomb, MPH '16, Monique Thornton, '13 (Community Health).