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Cloth Face Masks Doing 'Double' Good

Cyndi Kershaw, an undergraduate teaching assistant program coordinator for the School of Public Health, is making cloth masks to help to stop the spread of COVID-19. Cyndi has made over 100 masks and counting, with delivery spanning across the US from Maryland to California. She is asking everyone to donate funds in lieu of payment to the UMD Student Crisis Fund, which has given over $570,000 to 1,200 students over the past few weeks.
The Happiness and Wellness Initiative aligns with the University of Maryland School of Public Health's mission: “to promote and protect the health and well-being” of our diverse communities throughout Maryland, the nation, and the world.
Regular assessment of the University of Maryland School of Public Health’s climate through work environment measures, climate surveys, focus groups, and informal discussions is an integral part of implementing the SPH Strategic Plan for Diversity and Inclusion.
Testudo in mask in front of McKeldin Library at the University of Maryland

Year in Review

School of Public Health faculty experts racked up thousands of news clips this calendar year. The interviews and stories mostly focused on helping the public understand the pandemic threat and how to stay safe and healthy, correcting misinformation whenever possible and sharing the latest science on COVID-19 transmission and vaccine development. 

The University of Maryland School of Public Health's leadership team includes Dean Boris Lushniak, his office of associate and assistant deans, administrative operations staff and the chairs of the 7 academic departments and units.
The University of Maryland School of Public Health was first accredited by CEPH in 2010 and in 2015, the University of Maryland School of Public Health successfully completed the reaccreditation process and is CEPH-accredited through 2022.
The mission of the University of Maryland School of Public Health is to promote and protect health for all by advancing interdisciplinary education and experience; conducting innovative and impactful research; supporting growth and well-being of faculty, staff and students; and engaging meaningfully with diverse communities and strategic partners.
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