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Mia Owens’ younger brother, who was born premature, displayed symptoms of autism growing up. However, despite visiting multiple doctors, he wasn’t offered a diagnosis until his teenage years.  

After being inspired by her own teaching assistants, family science major Shawntay Brown wanted to give back to her public health community – to help students the same way she was helped. So the senior became an undergraduate teaching assistant, or UTA.

This week, the School of Public Health celebrated its 2024 Winter graduates with  students, faculty and staff joining together on Dec. 10 to commemorate the new graduates’ achievements and honor their milestone. 

“Every time I talk with our SPH graduating students, I am so heartened by the intellect, compassion and skills they’re bringing to the world of public health,” said SPH Dean Boris Lushniak. “This year’s graduates are going out into the world ready to be leaders, to do public health good. I can’t wait to see all that I know they will accomplish.”

Dr. Mika Hamer is about to go ghost hunting.

Holidays can be stressful in the merriest of times. And in hard times? Well, that’s a turkey and a half. So how can you preserve your mental health and approach the holidays with relish? Dr.

The UMD Global STEWARDS program welcomed its newest cohort of graduate studen