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January 25, 2021

Student Profile: Gabrielle Frohlich, BS '21

Gabrielle Frohlich is the founder of an internship in partnership with the Victor Center Community Health Awareness (Education) Initiative (CHAI) at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. The initiative’s mission is to increase genomic literacy among and access to prenatal genetic testing for college communities and their campuses’ surrounding populations.

January 25, 2021

Student Profile: Karen Shapiro, BS '21

Karen Shapiro is a Junior Policy Analyst intern for the Policy and Brain Health team at AARP. She has been conducting brain health research with a focus on brain health as people age. Shapiro has also published reports on women’s brain health and the impact of music on brain health.

Nwabuisi Chinedu BS '20 holding sign that says "I will make a difference by building trust with the community."

February 01, 2021

$1.5 M Gift Will Expand Students’ Public Health Experiences

With COVID-19 dramatically demonstrating the need for a robust, well-funded and equity-focused public health system, a new $1.5 million gift to the University of Maryland School of Public Health (SPH) will support efforts to prepare a new generation of public health leaders—a diverse group ready to confront challenges ranging from disease pandemics to systemic racism, the climate crisis and more.

Ways to Get Involved in Health Literacy

Check out opportunities to learn more about health literacy and get involved with the Horowitz Center! We offer an undergraduate and graduate course to build background knowledge and practical skills in health literacy. And, we offer students the opportunity to participate in health literacy research and projects. Read on to learn about how to work with the Center.