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I wanted an experience that would bring me closer to my local community and invest in me as a leader. I found all these things at the University of Maryland.

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Recent SPH News

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September 21, 2026

$2.5M NIH Grant Supports UMD Study of How Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat Affect Pregnancy

Research will focus on the risks that the combined conditions pose for vulnerable groups.
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UMD Debuts 8 New Degree, Certificate Programs

Offerings include bachelor’s degrees in AI, global culture and thought, and an ASL minor.
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Researchers Develop AI Tool to ID Dementia Risk in Understudied Populations

UMD Research Changes Lives: Hypertension and diabetes are stronger predictors in Black populations, study finds.
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Let's Talk About Grade Inflation

Grade inflation has become a prominent topic in higher education, but the questions it raises are more complicated than simply asking whether students are earning too many A's.

October 6, 2026
October 6, 2026
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Flyer for Let's Talk About Grade Inflation

Let's Talk About Grade Inflation

Grade inflation has become a prominent topic in higher education, but the questions it raises are more complicated than simply asking whether students are earning too many A's. Join colleagues for a facilitated conversation.

October 6, 2026
October 6, 2026
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University of Maryland School of Public Health Graduate Programs Virtual Open House, October 7–9, 2026. Register at go.umd.edu/SPHgradopenhouse.

School of Public Health Fall 2026 Graduate Programs Virtual Open House

Ready to make a difference in the health of communities, locally and around the world? Join the UMD School of Public Health for our Graduate Programs Virtual Open House, Oct. 7–9, 2026, and discover how to turn your passion into impact.

October 7, 2026
October 9, 2026
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Through strong connections to federal and state agencies and research and community organizations, students benefit from expanded opportunities for internships and career opportunities. Get in touch with our graduate program directors to learn more about degree programs in health policy and management. 

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