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September 23, 2025

COVID: UMD infectious disease expert’s tips to stay safe

You may have noticed more people around you with a runny nose, chills or coughing. These can be the telltale symptoms of COVID-19, the highly infectious disease that is making a come-back this fall, now with a new strain in the mix.

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Nov

Friday

Virtual

Careers in Health & Humanities: Interdisciplinary Pathways

In this event, you’ll hear from professionals whose careers bridge health and the humanities. They’ll share how they carved out interdisciplinary pathways, what their day-to-day work looks like, and advice for students exploring similar futures. Whether you’re majoring in public health, psychology...

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Nov

Monday

SPH 1303

Making the Cut: Resumes and Cover Letters for Success

Applying for internships, jobs, or graduate programs in public health and healthcare? Your resume and cover letter are often your first chance to make an impression — and a strong one can set you apart from the crowd. Join this interactive, in-person workshop to learn how to: Tailor your resume and...

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Oct

Monday

Virtual

Getting Clinical Experience: Insights on What Matters Most to Clinical Employers

Curious about what clinical employers really look for? Join this session to learn how to find meaningful opportunities, highlight your skills, and avoid common pitfalls as you build experience for your future career in healthcare.

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Oct

Wednesday

October 8 - October 10

Virtual

Fall 2025 Graduate Programs Virtual Open House

Interested in furthering your education with a graduate degree in public health and finding a fulfilling career that will truly make a difference in the world? Join the University of Maryland School of Public Health for our 2025 Graduate Programs Virtual Open House and learn how we can support you...

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September 19, 2025

UMD's Dr. Sacoby Wilson wins Heinz Award for the Environment

On Tuesday the Heinz Family Foundation named University of Maryland School of Public Health Professor Sacoby M. Wilson, Ph.D., one of two recipients of the prestigious 30th Heinz Award for the Environment.

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September 18, 2025

Bird flu outbreak in house cats: high-risk but survival possible

COLLEGE PARK, Md - Bird flu hits cats particularly hard. Just last week an infected cat was euthanized in California after eating raw pet food.

Students interact at student involvement fair

September 17, 2025

Come one, come all to SPH's fourth annual Welcome Week!

Are you wondering how to get connected at SPH? Whether it's your first year and you're looking to make new connections, your last year and you want to go out strong, or you just want to hang out, enjoy free food and win prizes, Welcome Week has an event for everyone!

September 16, 2025

In matters of life and death, AI brings significant pros and cons

“Would you be surprised if this person were not alive 12 months from now?”

Known as “the surprise question,” this question along with clinical risk calculators help doctors make decisions around care for patients near the end of life. Increasingly, clinicians are also using AI models to predict remaining life expectancy and better inform palliative care decisions.

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