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Creating the ‘Maryland Model’ for Cannabis Regulation

Alum Who Leads State Agency Navigated New Terrain on Medical, Recreational Legalization, Licensing
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The ‘Hidden Population’: Undergrads Juggling Classes, Midterms—and Diapers

New Study Aims to Identify Terp Parents, Resources They Need to Succeed
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From the ISS to UMD

A Week After Returning to Earth, Alum Joins 6 Others to Accept Alumni Association Honors
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A Theatrical Proposal

After a multi-year romance that started during her undergraduate years, SPH Academic Advisor Taylor Sanders was recently surprised with an engagement proposal of her dreams.
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Clearing the Air

Researchers know that SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) spreads through air, but are working to pinpoint how much virus hangs in small airborne particles. A new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases explored how much SARS-CoV-2 virus is released into the air when people infected with COVID-19 sing, talk or simply breathe. 
Congratulations to the Spring 2021 Dean's List Awardees at the UMD School of Public Health

Congratulations to Our Spring 2021 Dean's List Students!

Congratulations to the 1,280 Spring 2021 semester Dean's List awardees from the University of Maryland School of Public Health! This honor is given to students who have completed 12 or more credits (excluding P/F credits) with a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. 
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Sacoby Wilson Appointed to EPA Science Advisory Board

Dr. Sacoby Wilson, who directs the Center for Community Engagement, Environmental Justice and Health (CEEJH) in the University of Maryland School of Public Health, has been appointed to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Science Advisory Board.

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