Center for trafficking survivors joins school of public health

By Alexander Tuerk  A center for survivors of sex and labor trafficking will join the school of public health (SPH) this month, bolstering the center’s mission with the university’s research capabilities. The Support, Advocacy, Freedom, and Empowerment, or SAFE, Center announced the move on March 12. According to their website, the SAFE Center provides “survivor-centered and trauma-informed services” for survivors of trafficking, as well as … Continue reading Center for trafficking survivors joins school of public health

New dean of School of Public Health to start in spring semester

Dr. Boris D. Lushniak will officially begin his term as dean of the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health Jan. 9. Lushniak currently works at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda. He has experience working in the field of epidemiology, developing health policy and advocating for prevention, health and wellness in communities. Before becoming a part of the USUHS community, … Continue reading New dean of School of Public Health to start in spring semester