School of Public Health News
A Dedicated Terp Gives Triple Gift
If anyone could be considered a lifelong Terp, it would be Deb Rudy — thanks to her father Arthur Rudy ’40 and growing up in College Park. She officially became a Terp in 1969 and graduated with a degree in government and politics in 1973.
Two Gifts Kick Off Fundraising for New School-Specific Career Center
Students in the School of Public Health cross the commencement stage equipped with cutting edge skills and a passion for helping people. But like so many young people right now, what they don't always cross with is a job, especially one that matches their ambitions.
Spotlight: Saili Khorjekar
On the field of UMD’s Commencement ceremony on a rainy May day, Saili Khorjekar had one more job to do: Represent the School of Public Health as a UMD Senior Marshall, an honor given to only 86 graduates this year. It’s a responsibility – among many she holds – that Khorjekar doesn’t take lightly.
Latest Research Roundup
SPH researchers continue to collaborate, investigate and find solutions for some of today's most crucial public health issues. Get the latest here in the Spring Research Roundup that celebrates the excellent work and dedicated humans of UMD School of Public Health.
New Grand Challenges projects aim to address public health needs
With the launch of its second round of project funding, Grand Challenges 2.0 will support 11 ambitious new collaborations, including three led or supported by faculty from the University of Maryland School of Public Health.
SPH Commencement speaker shares advice, optimism with students
With graduation on the horizon, the Association of Black Public Health Students at UMD (ABPHS) hosted a conversation with Dr. Georges Benjamin, the 2026 School of Public Health Commencement keynote speaker and CEO of the American Public Health Association (APHA). Benjamin, who has advised the White ...
Freedom Dreams and Radical Joy: 8th Social Justice Alliance Symposium
At the eighth annual Social Justice Alliance (SJA) Symposium last Friday, members of Bowie State University (BSU) and the University of Maryland (UMD) gathered to both commemorate a life cut short and to look forward to a more just future.
Student Think Tank designs community-driven health solutions
Students from across various majors huddle in chatty groups at the School of Public Health to research and brainstorm solutions to public health issues in Prince George’s County. Where do they begin? With the knowledge in local communities.
Alumni Network honors public health leaders
The School of Public Health (SPH) Alumni Network is proud to recognize four outstanding recent graduates with the Public Health Emerging and Engaging Leaders (PHEEL) Award. The PHEEL Award honors SPH graduates who have received a degree within the last 10 years and have demonstrated excellence in ca...
Giving Day brings love and support to SPH
On Wednesday, scores of students paused as they entered the School of Public Health, delighted by what they saw: Giving Day, the university’s annual day of donations, had begun and to mark the occasion, SPH staff shared Maryland Dairy ice cream, stickers and QR codes to make a donation.