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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. 

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Boris D. Lushniak

Professor and Dean, School of Public Health
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Fall Research Roundup

Our SPH colleagues continue to investigate and find solutions for some of the most crucial public health issues of our time. Get the latest here in the Fall Research Roundup that celebrates the excellent work and dedicated humans of UMD School of Public Health. 

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Spotlight: Taha Nasir '23, MHA '25

At the end of his father’s life in 2020, Taha Nasir found himself spending unending hours in the hospital surrounded by the complexity of the healthcare system. That difficult time shaped a new career goal for Nasir: to work on improving healthcare systems by joining his two passions, business and health, into a career in healthcare management.

Mar
17
Tuesday
Zoom

Graduate Admissions Info Session - Master's Degrees

Admissions information and Q&A session to answer questions about our 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 chat on this day? Email...

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Mar
3
Tuesday
Zoom

Graduate Admissions Info Session - Master's Degrees

Admissions information and Q&A session to answer questions about our 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 chat on this day? Email...

View Event Details for Graduate Admissions Info Session - Master's Degrees
Feb
10
Tuesday
Zoom

Graduate Admissions Info Session - Master's Degrees

Admissions information and Q&A session to answer questions about our 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 chat on this day? Email...

View Event Details for Graduate Admissions Info Session - Master's Degrees
Jan
21
Wednesday
Zoom

Graduate Admissions Info Session - Master's Degrees

Admissions information and Q&A session to answer questions about our 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 chat on this day? Email...

View Event Details for Graduate Admissions Info Session - Master's Degrees
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Holiday hacks for job seekers

Jodi Hammer, director of the University Career Center at the School of Public Health, has decades of wisdom when it comes to supporting students in their career journeys. Whether you’re a freshman just starting out or a senior looking at career options, follow Hammer’s five recommendations below to get you closer to the job you seek.

Mar
6
Friday
Virtual

Graduate Virtual Info Session | The ORISE Experience: STEM Workforce Development Internships and Fellowships

Discover exciting opportunities with the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)! ORISE internships and fellowships provide paid experiences at leading national labs and research facilities, partnering with 25+ federal agencies across the U.S. As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) asset...

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