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Spotlight: Samantha Snyder, PhD '25

Dr. Samantha Snyder, Ph.D. ’25, has always been interested in human movement. With a freshly minted doctorate in kinesiology from the School of Public Health, Snyder is wasting no time, already applying her diverse skills to make a difference for people with knee osteoarthritis, a common and painful condition. 

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Sep
2
Tuesday

First Day of Classes

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Spotlight: Hannah Altberger ’25

This May, Hannah Altberger became the first ever graduate of a social data science major on the public health track. 

“Getting to pioneer the major was so cool,” Altberger said. “I just happened to be the first one to graduate with this degree, and I think that is such an honor.” 

Tools for Learning and Teaching Health Literacy

The Center for Health Literacy developed the Health Literacy Education Toolkit to support educators in colleges, universities and professional development programs to learn and teach the skills to effectively communicate health information for all audiences. You can use the Toolkit content in undergraduate and graduate programs in public health, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, and social work. The Toolkit also includes health literacy training for Community Health Workers and clinicians. 

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Aug
22
Friday
SPH 1312

The Community THRIVES Lab Symposium

The Community THRIVES Lab is collaborating with a community organization, Center for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Prince George's County. The purpose of the Summit is to improve outcomes for emerging adults who have experienced foster care by gathering diverse stakeholders, including...

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Nov
2
Sunday
WILD DAYS Rooftop 1201 K Street NW Washington, DC 20005

Alumni Networking Reception at APHA 2025

Registration is free and required. All SPH alums are invited to attend regardless of whether you are participating in the APHA meeting. Paid parking available near the venue. Space is limited and reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Spring 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 Spring Research Roundup that celebrates the excellent work and dedicated humans of UMD School of Public Health. 

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Aug
26
Tuesday
August 26 - to August 27

Fall 2025 Graduate Student Orientation

The SPH Graduate Student Orientation will be held as a hybrid event on August 26-27. Tuesday, August 26 | SPH In-Person Orientation 8:30 am | Check-in and light refreshments 9:00 am - 9:30 am | Welcome and SPH Information 9:30 am - 9:45 am | Graduate School Wellness Resources 9:45 - 11:15 am |...

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Aug
22
Friday
TBD

UMD New Faculty Orientation

New faculty members are also required to attend New Employee Orientation organized by University Human Resources on August 4, 2025, 8:30 AM-3:15 PM. Welcome to the University of Maryland! We are delighted that you are joining our campus community. We are committed to creating the best possible...

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