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2024: A transformative year for COPH

The past year brought transformative changes to the COPH, marked by impactful advancements in leadership, community engagement and technology. These developments highlighted COPH's dedication to improving public health outcomes both locally and globally.

January 13, 2025College News

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A triple Bull’s path to global public health leadership

Originally from Naples, Fla., Adriana Campos is the daughter of Ecuadorian immigrant parents and a triple Bull, earning all of her degrees from the USF College of Public Health (COPH).

January 13, 2025Alumni and Development

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New COPH dean embraces local and global challenges facing public health

As Dr. Sten Vermund, MD, PhD, takes over this month as the new dean of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), he brings more than deep experience in infectious disease epidemiology and prevention. The whirlwind of global change in disease, climate, technology, politics and economies is reshaping the future of health and exposing new challenges that he believes should be confronted head on.

January 10, 2025College News

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USF professor shines light on men’s often misunderstood roles in maternal support in Senegal

How do women and men in poor countries educate themselves about pregnancy and childbirth? Do health care organizations give them enough accurate information to bring a baby safely into the world? Just as important, what are the “roles’’ of the mother and father in the delivery of a newborn?

January 10, 2025Research and Innovation

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Dr. Deanna Wathington named president of APHA

The COPH's Dr. Deanna J. Wathington was named president of the American Public Health Association. She brings over 25 years of practice and academic experience in the field with emphasis on collaboration across multiple sectors to address and optimize community health.

January 10, 2025Awards and Honors

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First-year students explore careers in the community

As a health sciences major hoping to become a physical therapist, Tongta Vachara knew it would be challenging to gain professional experience. So, when she heard about the Innovation Scholars Career Exploration Program, she immediately signed up.

January 10, 2025Student Life

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How to stick to your New Year’s resolutions according to USF Health experts

As the new year begins, many of us turn to resolutions aimed at improving our health and well-being. While getting more sleep, exercise and better nutrition are some of the most common goals, they can also be challenging to maintain. USF Health researchers are sharing ways to hold yourself accountable and not give up on your resolutions this year.

January 10, 2025Research and Innovation

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Welcome to the USF COPH news page. Our marketing and communications team is entrusted with storytelling. Through written stories, photography, video and social media we highlight alumni, faculty, staff and students who are committed to passionately solving problems and creating conditions that allow every person the universal right to health and well-being. These are our stories.