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The University of Maryland School of Public Health Undergraduate Center for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA) enhances the academic experience for SPH students and assists them in achieving their academic, co-curricular and career goals.

February 19, 2019

Running Fast Isn't Necessarily Linked To Stress Fractures

To avoid stress fractures, runners often guard against running too fast or too long or accelerating their training too quickly. But according to a new study from the University of Maryland School of Public Health, running fast doesn’t cause any more strain on a person’s shin bones than running at a slower pace does.

August 09, 2019

Heat Waves Dangerous for Kidney Disease Patients

On intensely hot days, people suffering from advanced kidney disease face higher rates of hospitalization and death, according to new findings by University of Maryland, School of Public Health researchers.

November 19, 2019

Abortion Does Not Increase Suicide Risk

Policies based on the notion that undergoing an abortion causes or increases women’s risk of attempting suicide are misinformed, according to the results of a 17-year study led by a School of Public Health researcher.

The Public Health Science program based at the Universities at Shady Grove, is a science-based program designed specifically for transfer students in their third- and fourth-year. It combines a robust curriculum in the natural sciences with training in the basic fields of public health, including courses in areas such as kinesiology, biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, and behavioral and community health.