February 2024 Newsletter

CVD Researchers Examine HIV Viral Load in Pregnant Women in Malawi
Partnership Between SOD, Operation Smile, and University of Rwanda Finalized
Student Group Hosts Food Tour with Mac n Cheese Competition

UMB Global News

CVD Researchers Examine HIV Viral Load in Pregnant Women in Malawi

Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health faculty and colleagues from the Blantyre Malaria Project at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Malawi highlight the success of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Malawi.

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Partnership Between SOD, Operation Smile, and University of Rwanda Finalized

A new partnership among Operation Smile, the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, and the University of Rwanda School of Dentistry will link these three organizations to provide training and support for oral health in Rwanda over the next three years.

CGE Awards 16 Global Scholar Program Stipends for Summer 2024

Sixteen students from across UMB were selected for the Global Scholar Program, which provides a $2,000 stipend to help students grow in their understanding of how their actions can address the world’s most pressing and enduring issues collaboratively and equitably.

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Student Group Hosts Food Tour with Mac n Cheese Competition

The United Students of African Descent hosted a Taste Bud Tour & Mac n Cheese Competition Feb. 28, featuring food from many different cultures.

Join United Students of African Descent's Board for 2024-25

The United Students of African Descent has opened applications for its 2024-25 Board.

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Malaria Prevention: Advancing Clinical Trials to Policy

Miriam Laufer, MD, professor of pediatrics and associate director for malaria research, and colleagues from Malawi recently published a commentary in The Lancet Infectious Diseases on a clinical trial that studied malaria prevention in pregnant women living with HIV infection.

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Round Up of CVD's Typhoid Efforts: Typhoid Mary to Typhoid Conjugate Vaccines, How Far We've Come

While typhoid is a disease of the past in developed countries, it still plagues many in low- and middle-income countries. The Typhoid Vaccine Acceleration Consortium (TyVAC) – led by the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) – has joined forces to Take on Typhoid.

UMB Global Events

Indian Association Food Festival

Enjoy a wide variety of delicious food at the Indian Association Food Festival.

Bollywood Dance Workshop

Whether you're a beginner or have some dance experience, this workshop is designed for everyone.

The Table Dialogue: The Significance of Ramadan

In collaboration with the Muslim Students and Scholars Association, join The Table Dialogue for a discussion of the significance of Ramadan and how to best support Muslim students, staff, and faculty.

CGE News

CGE Support for Student Events with Global Theme

The Center for Global Engagement is happy to support student organizations holding events with a global focus with marketing and limited funding.

CGE News

UMB Named Fulbright Top Producing Institution

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has named UMB as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for 2023-2024.

School of Social Work Professor Named Fulbright Scholar in Mexico

Congratulations to Fernando Wagner, MPH, ScD, professor at the School of Social Work, who was selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2024-25 in Mexico!

School of Pharmacy Professor Completes Fulbright Fellowship in Finland

Nicole Brandt, a professor in the School of Pharmacy, spent three weeks in January in Helsinki, Finland, to expand research on older adults as part

CGE Fulbright Initiative Seeking Motivated Students

Are you interested in a Fulbright? CGE is here to help you as a part of a new Fulbright Initiative.

Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program Open

The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence program is open through June 3. If you're interested in hosting an international scholar in your department through the prestigious program, learn more here.

CGE News

J-1 Scholar Orientation

Join the Office of International Services to review the rules for maintaining J-1 Scholar status, as well as other topics about getting to know the UMB campus.

External Global Events & Opportunities

Register for Hybrid International Public Health Conference

The 3rd Edition of International Public Health Conference will take place March 21-23 in Singapore and virtually and focuses on the theme “Restraining Pandemics Through Exploration of Trends and Public Health Challenges.”

Register for Public Health Conference in Arlington, VA

The 2024 Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health will hold its Annual Meeting for Academic Public Health March 21-23 in Arlington, VA.

American Mock WHO Conference for Global Health Students

The American Mock World Health Organization will hold the 2024 AMWHO International Conference April 5-7 in Chapel Hill, NC.

Register for WomenLift Health Global Conference

The WomenLift Health Global Conference 2024 will be held April 6-8 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with the theme "Reimaging Leadership: New Approaches to New Challenges."

Funding Opportunities

Mosaic's Carman International Fellowship: Tanzania

The Carman International Fellowship has opened applications for its 13-month fellowship to work with Mosaic International, a healthcare organization serving people with diverse needs, and Building a Caring Community in Tanzania.

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