Some UMD students express concern over new mask mandates
From Feb. 28 to March 10, the positivity rate for university-administered tests was 2.06 percent.
Maryland General Assembly approves $71 million in funding for UMD infrastructure projects
The legislature also approved $3.5 million in funding for public health programs.
Maryland legislators must acknowledge Maryland’s racist roots
Public health and racism are directly linked. The MGA should pass a bill acknowledging that.
Prince George’s County leaders must assist Brandywine’s fight against environmental racism
The Brandywine area has more fossil-fuel capacity than 99.9 percent of the country.
More LGBTQ+ students are reporting psychological distress amid COVID, UMD study shows
Researchers said many students returned home for the pandemic, which may not be a welcoming place for some.
The case for prioritizing the COVID-19 vaccine based on race and ethnicity
Who should be the first to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
COVID-19 pandemic jolts UMD courses on bioethics, outbreaks with a new sense of urgency
Since January, students in these UMD classes have been studying the implications of public health crises. Then, one hit the U.S.
Public health faculty educate about coronavirus at UMD event
Speakers addressed the science and perceptions behind the virus.
UMD student creates club to address health disparities in the LGBT community
National surveys indicate members of the LGBTQ+ community experience greater rates of physical, sexual and mental health issues.
University Senate passed a proposal for a new SPH doctorate program
The program is set to begin next fall.