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COPH honors 514 graduates both virtually and in person
The USF College of Public Health (COPH) celebrated the 2024 fall graduates virtually and in person on December 13.
December 16, 2024Student Life
From Black Robe to White Coat, a chance to learn from each other
USF Health faculty members and students met last week with local lawyers and judges for the 20th annual Black Robe Day.
December 16, 2024Community Engagement
COPH student presents study on hazards of artificial turf
Athletes might worry about their safety when they set foot on a field, but not because of the surface itself. After all, it’s just a bunch of sod, right?
December 11, 2024Research and Innovation
New report by COPH researchers outlines effort to eliminate leprosy from Ecuador
Most of us think of leprosy as an ancient disease, the afflicted banished to colonies cut off from society. It still lingers today, but is being cornered, treated and cured through creative medical approaches.
December 11, 2024Research and Innovation
Amruta Bollineni: A commitment to accessible health care
For Amruta Bollineni, a concurrent degree student at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), public health is more than a field of study—it’s a lifelong passion fueled by personal experiences and a drive to create meaningful change.
December 11, 2024Student Life
Advancing lifestyle medicine: A spotlight on COPH initiatives
The COPH is contributing to the growing field of lifestyle medicine, which focuses on addressing chronic health conditions through evidence-based practices. The college’s initiatives include research, training and community partnerships aimed at improving public health and wellness.
December 11, 2024Awards and Honors, College News, Research and Innovation
USF brings together regional emergency responders to evaluate recent hurricane preparedness, recovery
With hurricane season officially over, the University of South Florida hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.
December 11, 2024Community Engagement
USF sets new record with $738 million in research funding
The milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.
December 11, 2024Research and Innovation
USF Health models civic dialogue, free speech at COVID Conversations conference
Nearly five years on from the COVID-19 pandemic, citizens and scientists alike continue to wrestle with polarizing questions about the public health response. USF Health partnered with the Heterodox Academy to host a conference for an open dialogue about what was done well, what was done poorly and what can be improved upon in the future.
December 11, 2024Community Engagement
Inside USF: Meet the new dean of the USF College of Public Health
Welcome to “Inside USF: The Podcast,” created especially for University of South Florida faculty, staff and alumni. Meet Dr. Sten Vermund! He brings decades of infectious disease epidemiology and prevention experience to the USF Health College of Public Health, which he will lead beginning in January.
December 2, 2024College News
COPH students and alumni shine at APHA 2024 with prestigious awards and groundbreaking research
Students from the COPH were recognized for their exceptional contributions to public health research and practice at the 2024 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting in Minneapolis in October. Their innovative work ranged from road safety and genomics to food security and maternal and child health.
November 25, 2024College News
The journey of one alumna defined by perseverance and purpose
For Stefania Alastre Arcusa, life has been a series of challenges and triumphs that led her to USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) and ultimately to her work as a genetic counselor at Moffitt Cancer Center. Her story is one of perseverance, shaped by her experiences as an immigrant, student and advocate for underserved communities.
November 25, 2024Alumni and Development