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USF prepares disease specialists to level up
Recognizing the need to enhance training for disease intervention specialists, the Florida Department of Health has partnered with the COPH to launch the Disease Intervention Specialist Training Academy.
March 28, 2025College News
It starts here: Your guide to NPHW at the COPH!
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 25, 2025College News, Community Engagement
Shaping the future of public health, one student at a time
For USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Jennifer Winston, public health is more than a profession—it’s a calling. As an instructor and PhD candidate at the COPH, Winston brings her wealth of real-world experience into the classroom, engaging and inspiring the next generation of public health professionals.
March 21, 2025Alumni and Development, College News, Student Life
Empowering the future: COPH’s Maternal and Child Health Symposium inspires change
The COPH's Maternal and Child Health Student Organization is set to host its annual symposium, themed “Nurturing the Next Generation: A Collaborative Approach to Maternal and Child Well-Being.”
March 7, 2025College News, Student Life
COPH’s Activist Lab Boot Camp powers up workforce health advocates
The COPH Activist Lab hosted its 7th Annual Activist Lab Boot Camp, focusing on the theme, “Creating a Healthier and Safer Workforce: Be Voices for Change!” The two-day event, held in collaboration with SERC, explored occupational safety, health and wellbeing.
February 24, 2025College News, Community Engagement
A night to remember: Join the COPH in celebrating 40 years of public health excellence
Celebrate 40 years of excellence with the College of Public Health at our 40th Anniversary event, hosted at the stunning 20-acre, lakefront Mision Lago Estate on Lake Thonotosassa and just minutes from USF's Tampa campus.
February 10, 2025College News
COPH launches new departments to advance education and research
Following months of planning and extensive faculty collaboration, the COPH received unanimous approval from the USF Faculty Senate to reorganize and reestablish its academic departments. This significant achievement marks a new chapter in the college’s commitment to excellence in public health education, research and practice.
February 10, 2025College News
COPH professor publishes essential guide for health services management
Dr. Zachary Pruitt released Health Services Management: Competencies and Careers, a comprehensive resource designed to equip students and professionals with the skills needed to succeed in the evolving health care industry.
February 6, 2025Alumni and Development, College News
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
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
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
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