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Honoring the 2026 School of Public Health Award Recipients
The University of Maryland School of Public Health (UMD SPH) honored four people making exceptional contributions to public health at its Spring Soirée on April 16 at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union.View Article Details for Honoring the 2026 School of Public Health Award Recipients -
Freedom Dreams and Radical Joy: 8th Social Justice Alliance Symposium
At the eighth annual Social Justice Alliance (SJA) Symposium last Friday, members of Bowie State University (BSU) and the University of Maryland (UMD) gathered to both commemorate a life cut short and to look forward to a more just future.View Article Details for Freedom Dreams and Radical Joy: 8th Social Justice Alliance Symposium -
Nuanced data needed to achieve digital health care for all
Whether renewing prescriptions online, booking a doctor’s appointment or receiving test results in a health app, most people these days get at least some of their health needs met by using digital health platforms. While smartphones have, to some extent, narrowed the so-called digital divide (the ga...View Article Details for Nuanced data needed to achieve digital health care for all -
Student Think Tank designs community-driven health solutions
Students from across various majors huddle in chatty groups at the School of Public Health to research and brainstorm solutions to public health issues in Prince George’s County. Where do they begin? With the knowledge in local communities.View Article Details for Student Think Tank designs community-driven health solutions -
Alumni Network honors public health leaders
The School of Public Health (SPH) Alumni Network is proud to recognize four outstanding recent graduates with the Public Health Emerging and Engaging Leaders (PHEEL) Award. The PHEEL Award honors SPH graduates who have received a degree within the last 10 years and have demonstrated excellence in ca...View Article Details for Alumni Network honors public health leaders -
Celebrate public health with week of interactive events
As National Public Health Week starts Monday, April 6, the School of Public Health is hosting a variety of events focused on community, health and wellness. From creative art displays to cultural fests celebrating the diversity of public health, SPH invites all public health students and faculty as ...View Article Details for Celebrate public health with week of interactive events