University Senate approves undergraduate global health degree, debates exam policies
The new major is a collaboration between this university’s public health school and several other departments.
UMD research finds mental health help, parenting intervention abates generational trauma
Trauma intervention for children should be approached in a holistic way.
UMD students, faculty build low-cost air filtration devices
The devices, which aim to improve air quality and ventilation, are box fans consisting of cardboard, five furnace filters and duck tape.
EPA awards $100K contract to UMD researchers for environmental justice project
The funding supports the expansion of the state's existing environmental justice tool.
UMD researchers have found traces of the COVID-19 virus in campus wastewater
The researchers are working with administrators to develop a response plan.
UMD alumnus talks prison reform at public health school webinar
During the virtual event, Dr. John Hart spoke about the mass incarceration system in the United States, saying it disproportionately affects members of Black and brown communities.
Public health faculty educate about coronavirus at UMD event
Speakers addressed the science and perceptions behind the virus.
UMD researchers want to know if educational programming can reduce bias in kids
They received a grant of more than $1 million to assist in the project.
Hundreds wait in sprawling lines at UMD for free dental care clinic
Some pitched tents to wait Thursday night, through the rain, to be treated on Friday.
University Senate passed a proposal for a new SPH doctorate program
The program is set to begin next fall.