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USF projects selected for new research program bring the potential to solve critical challenges
Four interdisciplinary teams of USF researchers have each been awarded up to $1 million in seed funding through the Collaborative Research Excellence and Translational Efforts awards – a new initiative designed to catalyze new research and enhance USF’s impact. Two of the four projects include COPH faculty.
June 21, 2024Awards & Honors
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Ecological Society of America recognizes COPH alumna Caitlin Wolfe
An international team of biologists, social scientists and medical researchers from the United States and Senegal is the recipient of the 2024 Sustainability Science Award for a study that offers a win-win solution for addressing food and water access, poverty alleviation, disease control and environmental degradation in West Africa.
May 30, 2024Awards & Honors
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Miranda Sloan adds appreciative advising to her toolkit
Miranda Sloan is celebrating her 21st year working at USF in advising and student support services, and has added to her toolkit a certification in appreciative advising to further support students in her charge.
May 10, 2024Awards & Honors, College News
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COPH wins big at USF Health and USF awards ceremonies
COPH faculty, staff and students were recognized at two awards ceremonies for both main campus and USF Health.
May 10, 2024Awards & Honors
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Public health mentee earns 2024 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship
Public health mentee James Ocean was awarded a 2024 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship. The fellowship supports outstanding immigrants and children of immigrants who are pursuing graduate education in the United States.
April 19, 2024Awards & Honors
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Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos awarded the 2024 Florida Outstanding Woman in Public Health
The COPH has named Stephanie Haridopolos, MD, the 2024 Florida Outstanding Woman in Public Health.
April 8, 2024Awards & Honors
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COPH honors Dr. Gillian Stresman with the 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award
Each year, students in the COPH nominate faculty members for the Excellence in Teaching Award. This year’s recipient is Dr. Gillian Stresman.
April 5, 2024Awards & Honors
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COPH faculty members winners of ATMCH Innovative Teaching Award
Three USF College of Public Health (COPH) faculty were the recipients of the annual Association of Teachers of Maternal and Child Health (ATMCH) Innovative Teaching Award. The team of winners which included Drs. Vickie Dugat, Abraham Salinas-Miranda and Cheryl Vamos, were announced in January.
March 8, 2024Awards & Honors
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National Public Health Week offers a variety of in-person and virtual events
The COPH is part of a national effort to create the healthiest nation in one generation. USF Bulls and members of the local community are invited to join the movement and get involved today!
March 8, 2024Awards & Honors, College News, Community Engagement, Student Life
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USF Health Research Day showcases strong research and collaboration
Another record for USF Health Research Day, the largest research-oriented event of its kind at USF and the largest celebration of health sciences research collaboration.
March 6, 2024Awards & Honors
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Student organization receives “Rising Star” Award
The Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group (LMIG) at USF, a student organization with nearly 100 members, recently received the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s Rising Star Award.
February 26, 2024Awards & Honors, College News, Student Life
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Dr. Bill Sappenfield receives Title V Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Bill Sappenfield, who recently retired from the USF College of Public Health, has received the Title V Lifetime Achievement Award.
February 12, 2024Awards & Honors, College News