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The University of Maryland Prevention Research Center (UMD-PRC) at the University of Maryland School of Public Health is committed to research, service, and training around issues of mental and behavioral health, substance use, sexual and reproductive health, and violence prevention to address health disparities and promote well-being in diverse communities locally and nationally.
Dina Borzekowski with Grover

School of Public Health Launches New Global Health Initiative

Throughout the School of Public Health’s first 10 years, faculty and students have actively engaged in research, service and education activities aimed at improving health across the globe and partnering with communities to accomplish these goals.

Professor Robin Sawyer with President Wallace Loh of the University of Maryland

Maryland Celebrates Life and Legacy of Professor Emeritus Robin Sawyer

University of Maryland Professor Emeritus Robin Sawyer died on Jan. 21 in Charleston, S.C., following a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. The UMD community will celebrate his life and legacy at a memorial service Friday, Feb. 1 at 1 pm in the Memorial Chapel on the College Park campus.

Dr. Sawyer, who taught tens of thousands of students in his popular human sexuality course over the years, was known for his quick wit and compassion. UMD alumni from several generations recognize him as one of their most important mentors and favorite professors.

Are you considering applying to the University of Maryland and majoring in Kinesiology?  Or are you already a University of Maryland student and you're thinking of changing your major to KNES or adding it as a double major? You have questions, and we hopefully have your answer! Review the Frequently Asked Questions below to learn more about our degree and the student experience.

Don Milton's machine

Flu May Be Spread Just By Breathing, New Study Shows; Coughing and Sneezing Not Required

It is easier to spread the influenza virus (flu) than previously thought, according to a new University of Maryland-led study released today. People commonly believe that they can catch the flu by exposure to droplets from an infected person’s coughs or sneezes or by touching contaminated surfaces. But, new information about flu transmission reveals that we may pass the flu to others just by breathing.

The Woodlawn Study explores risk and protective factors on the path to successful or troubled adulthood in a group of African Americans from the same disadvantaged inner-city community in Chicago. The research team is led by Dr. Kerry M. Green.
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