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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
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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
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New Use for Google Street View: IDing Deadliest Roads

UMD Study Finds Greenery, Sidewalks, Streetlights Mean Safer Roads
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Kinesiology Students Successfully Defend their Thesis and Dissertation

Please join us in celebrating our Kinesiology students graduating with their Masters of Arts in Kinesiology and Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology this May. Congratulations!

Monica Nelson, MA: Weighing the Body: Olympic Weightlifters' Negotiations of Weight Class and Body Ideals

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Shannon Jette

Kirsten Peterman, MA: The Impact of COVID-19 on Anxiety within NCAA Student Athletes Compared to Non-Athlete University Students
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Kinesiology Honors Students Showcase Research Projects

Congratulations to our Spring 2021 graduating cohort of Kinesiology Honors students. On Friday, May 7th, students presented their Honors Thesis on Zoom. From exercise physiology to active transportation, our students examined a variety of kinesiological topics, all while adapting their projects due to COVID-19 limitations. We are especially proud of this adaptable and resilient group of students!

Danielle Livingstone: Effect of Oral Contraceptives on Heart Rate Variability Compared to Naturally Menstruating Women
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Community Vaccine Clinic at Hyattsville Barbershop

A Hyattsville, Maryland barbershop that serves a predominantly Black and Latino clientele will be the location of a no-cost COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Monday, May 17 from noon to 6 pm. While it is the first Maryland barbershop to serve as a venue for people to get their COVID-19 vaccines, organizers hope it will not be the last.

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