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April 08, 2025

The University of Maryland School of Public Health leapt a few more notches in the annual U.S. News and World Report rankings for schools of public health. UMD SPH as a whole advanced to 22nd place from 25th last year, a sign of the growth of the school both in robust research and academic offerings...

April 07, 2025

Beating out tough competition, three public health undergraduates won first place in the Innovation Lab Pitch competition, hosted by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). Their pitch “Thread Lightly,” an app aiming to combat overconsumption of clothes at the University of...

April 06, 2025

From shaping national health policy to running a food company that brings communities together through Filipino cuisine, Christopher Silayan DeVore ’14 is a testament to the versatility of a public health degree. With a passion for legislative advocacy and a deep commitment to cultural connection, D...

April 03, 2025

Whether in a hospital or a classroom, these doctors have always been driven by a shared passion for public health, medical research and practice, and mentorship. So when Bradley Boekeloo, Ph.D., retired from a distinguished career at UMD’s School of Public Health (SPH), he and his partner Stanley Dr...

March 27, 2025

Against the steep blue backdrop of the Mbeya mountain range in Tanzania’s southern highlands, SPH doctoral student Ibiyinka Amokeodo listened to local farmers’ worries about the safety of the water they use on their crops and in their homes. Then she had a lightbulb moment.

March 25, 2025

Starting April 4, the UMD School of Public Health will host the Gymkana Home Show, featuring traditional gymnastic acts and circus-like performances. Gymkana is an SPH outreach program where UMD students from across all majors and athletic capabilities travel to schools and perform gymnastics at ass...