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3 days ago · The University of Maryland has named Dr. Spyridon (Spiro) Marinopoulos director of the University Health Center. He will be responsible for overall strategic leadership of the center, which provides health care services for students, faculty, staff and visitors, as well as oversight of the Maryland Athletics medical staff.
4 days ago · UMD has expanded its initial order of reusable KN95 masks, which provide a higher level of protection against COVID-19 than some other commonly worn face coverings. In an email today, officials offered guidelines for wearing and disposing of the masks. Photo by Shutterstock.
5 days ago · May 30, 2024. COLLEGE PARK, Md. – In a head-to-head comparison of masks worn by people with active COVID-19, the inexpensive “duckbill” N95 came out on top, stopping 98% of COVID-19 particles in the breath of infected people from escaping into the air.
4 days ago · University Presents United Front on Mental Health: ‘You Are Not Alone’. The Counseling Center, University Health Center, Office of the Dean of Students and UMD Mental Health Coalition are among the campus units offering free services and resources to support students’ mental well-being.
1 day ago · As the COVID-19 pandemic was dominating life in the region, Linda Flores began reaching out to Spanish-speaking families to talk to them about a new vaccine. The work was crucial to ensure members of the community, many who did not speak English, understood the importance of protecting themselves and how to get a shot.
3 days ago · COLLEGE PARK, Md - The University of Maryland has earned its highest-ever ranking among national universities from U.S. News & World Report, cracking the top 50 for the first time. UMD rose nine spots since last year to No. 46 in the national listing and held steady at No. 19 among public schools in the influential 2023-24 "Best Colleges ...
6 days ago · There's often a stigma surrounding the importance of mental health, especially in sports. However, Poss has fought to eliminate that stigma by sharing his story and being someone his players can always open up to. Maryland baseball has emphasized mental health with its robust support system, and Poss' story is a reminder that it's okay to not be okay.
