Objects of Affection

By Karen Kruse Thomas

In celebration of our Centennial, we tell the School’s history through important—and whimsical—objects.

The Dream

By Maryalice Yakutchik

Neither red tape nor Taliban has deterred Noor Rakhshani from working on a vaccine problem in her Pakistani homeland.

By Cathy Shufro

More than a million people die annually in traffic crashes; most in developing countries. What’s the solution?

By Cory Bradley and Kelly King

We must fearlessly confront society’s unequal distribution of power and opportunity.

As humanitarian crises multiply, five experts offer insight about the necessary response.

By Alexander Gelfand

While CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing gets all the headlines, its cousin may revolutionize the fight against bad bacteria.

Former Congressman Henry Waxman and newly elected Maryland state delegate Clarence Lam talk candidly about the Rx for political reform.

A Note from Dean Michael J. Klag, MD, MPH ’87

Gazing back at past successes is tempting, but we’re embracing the challenges of improving health for the next 100 years.

By Jackie Powder

Shruti Mehta works to deliver HIV and Hep C care to people who inject drugs.

By Laura Cech

A trusted source in Nepal dispenses healthy advice over the radio.

By Jackie Powder

One hundred years: As birthdays go, it’s a big one! Check out this roadmap to the Centennial celebrations ahead.

By Salma Warshanna-Sparklin

Analysis leaves no doubt that a Baltimore police-youth program breaks barriers.

25 of Our Proudest Accomplishments and Most Important Stories

A year in the life of the #1 school of public health.

By Christine Grillo

One person’s weed is another’s edible treasure.

By Laura Cech

Teen’s research explores dengue secrets.

By Brian W. Simpson, MPH ’13, Editor

From Al Sommer to Noor Rakhshani, public health is replete with people who just won’t quit.