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COLLEGE PARK, Md. – In the United States, wealthy people live on average 10 years longer than poor people, and Black people can expect to live an average of 5 years less than white people. Now, thanks to a $3.5 million grant, researchers will examine why these disparities persist – and how to address them.

This fall, a new group of accomplished professionals brings a wealth of experience, energy, and vision to the School of Public Health’s 2024-26 Alumni Network Board, with a renewed focus on engaging Alumni communities near and far. 

The Prince George’s County Council in Maryland passed groundbreaking legislation in July to prohibit county contractors and subcontractors from engaging in sex and labor trafficking, making the county a leader among state and local governments by combating trafficking through procurement laws.

Devon Payne-Sturges, an associate professor in SPH’s Department of Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health (GEOH), has won the

With a career marked by innovation, leadership and a deep commitment to public health, Jennifer Clerie, B.S. '16, MBA, embodies the impact of a University of Maryland School of Public Health (SPH) education.  A leader across roles, Clerie is both the new president of the SPH Alumni Network Board and a senior data manager at the Emmes Company.

2024 Fall semester is off to a great start with new graduate students gathering for orientation, connecting across diverse specialties and backgrounds, hearing from inspiring faculty, getting involved in a lively resource fair and, of course, enjoying ice cream!