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Social Action Award 

This merit-based award, given each spring while funds permit, will recognize one Public Health student or a team of students who demonstrate excellence in social action through a planned event, campaign, or project designed to improve the well-being of traditionally marginalized groups. 

Portrait of Boris D. Lushniak

Boris D. Lushniak

Professor and Dean, School of Public Health
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Honoring SPH faculty and staff

Congratulations to the dedicated SPH faculty and staff who received awards this Spring honoring outstanding teaching, public health practice, service, mentoring and commitment to the school’s success and community during the 2024-2025 academic year! 

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Spotlight: Matthew Ryan Alvarez MS ’25

Recent SPH graduate Matthew Ryan Alvarez wants to improve men's mental health and help couples through therapy. As of May 2025, he’s got a masters in marriage and family therapy from UMD’s School of Public Health to help him reach his goals.

Jul
22
Tuesday
Zoom

Graduate Admissions Info Session

Admissions information and Q&A session to answer questions about our Doctoral, MHA, MPH and MS programs. This event is a great opportunity to learn more about the SPH community, our academic graduate programs, and the application process. This session also has ample time for Q&A. Can't join on this...

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Spotlight: Lahna Hall ’25

Since transferring from Harford Community College to the UMD School of Public Health, Lahna Hall, who graduated this Spring in public health practice,  has always been passionate about the health of her community.

Oct
21
Tuesday
SPH Concourse, Reilly Lounge, Room 0393

SPH Flu Shot Clinic 2025

Join us for the Twelfth Annual School of Public Health Flu Shot Clinic on October 21, 2025, from 9:00am - 3:00pm. The clinic will take place in the Faculty and Staff Lounge (SPH Concourse, Reilly Lounge, Room 0393). Resources Flu Vaccine Information Statement Flu Vaccine Questionnaire

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