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Thurgood Marshall’s Former School Reimagined, With UMD’s Help

UMD Facilities on Law, Gun Violence and Public Health Anchor New West Baltimore Center
View Article Thurgood Marshall’s Former School Reimagined, With UMD’s Help
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20-year Review of Avian Flu in Cats Reveals Rising Danger From Latest Strain

Virus Can Infect and Kill Domestic Felines, Which Could Put Humans at Risk
View Article 20-year Review of Avian Flu in Cats Reveals Rising Danger From Latest Strain
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New Use for Google Street View: IDing Deadliest Roads

UMD Study Finds Greenery, Sidewalks, Streetlights Mean Safer Roads
View Article New Use for Google Street View: IDing Deadliest Roads
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Prognosis for Giving Day 2024: More love from more Terps than ever

This Giving Day on March 6, Terps showed up big for their school, raising the University of Maryland’s largest amount for this annual event: $4.22M. Nearly 10,000 people shared their support for UMD and its students, faculty, staff and programs by donating to more than 493 funds within the university, including many within the School of Public Health.
Photograph of Awardees at 2024 Dean's Recognition Ceremony.

School of Public Health to Honor 2024 Distinguished Terrapins

In April 2024, the University of Maryland (UMD) School of Public Health (SPH) will recognize four outstanding members of the SPH community with the Distinguished Terrapin Award. As the school's highest honor, these individuals are recognized for their outstanding professional achievement, service to the school, cultivation of a culture of philanthropy and/or advancement of the Dean’s strategic priorities.
"Racism as a Public Health Crisis in the US and Brazil" class photo

Imagining Racial Justice in Brazil and Beyond

In January of 2024, SPH’s Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education, Dr. Nicole Cousin-Gossett, embarked on a transformative journey to confront systemic and institutional racism.
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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.
PHEEL Award Honorees

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).

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