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SPH goes Fearlessly Forward with UMD awards
SPH staff members Lanna Duarte and Mary Shelley were recognized this winter with UMD’s Fearlessly Forward Awards for their outstanding work and innovative projects, and Dr Sarah Peitzmeier is one of 10 faculty to win Independent Scholarship, Research, and Creativity Awards.View Article Details for SPH goes Fearlessly Forward with UMD awards -
SPH faculty receive prestigious positions
Winter break was no break for School of Public Health faculty who won prestigious memberships that both honor their work thus far and invite them to contribute to national policy and scholarship in their public health disciplines.View Article Details for SPH faculty receive prestigious positions -
Dr. Kerry Green named chair of SPH Department of Behavioral and Community Health
Dr. Kerry Green, a prevention scientist and professor, has been named chair of the Department of Behavioral and Community Health within the University of Maryland School of Public Health. Green previously served as acting chair. Green will provide strategic direction and academic leadership in a dy...View Article Details for Dr. Kerry Green named chair of SPH Department of Behavioral and Community Health -
A legacy of education and care
Alvin M. Powers is no stranger to hard work. A visionary leader in the healthcare industry, he built a legacy that extended far beyond business success. Powers dedicated his life to improving the lives of others, and with that, came an unwavering belief in the transformative power of education. Upon...View Article Details for A legacy of education and care -
Study examines effects of state funding for abortion care
A new study out today in Health Affairs shows that state-funded health insurance coverage of abortion is a crucial factor in access, particularly for Black and Hispanic people and people in low-income communities. With federal funding of abortion prohibited in the United States, some states fund cov...View Article Details for Study examines effects of state funding for abortion care -
Spotlight: Noa Blumenthal
Applying for college, Noa Blumenthal was unsure if she wanted to take the pre-med track. She knew she wanted a major that provided flexibility to gain essential skills to keep the option of a medical degree or other health career open. Blumenthal found her answer in the School of Public Health’s Pub...View Article Details for Spotlight: Noa Blumenthal