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91视频Health explores the potential for a healthier region
Researchers, students and faculty at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) might be a tightly knit group in Tampa, but their voice is heard internationally.
June 9, 2025Research and Innovation
91视频Sunshine ERC and Activist Lab team up to elevate occupational health education
The 91视频College of Public Health is strengthening its commitment to workforce well-being through collaboration between its Activist Lab and the Sunshine Education and Research Center. The partnership is helping prepare students to engage with real-world public health challenges while promoting safer, healthier working environments across Florida and the nation.
June 9, 2025College News
MPH student paves the way as first enrollee in COPH鈥檚 community nutrition concentration
Lindsay Thompson didn鈥檛 plan on being the first. But as the inaugural student in the COPH's community nutrition concentration, she鈥檚 found a new passion and a fresh start.
June 9, 2025Community Health Sciences, Student Life
COPH lab teaches students the fine points of causal inference
We all use the phrase cause and effect, but do we really know what it means and how it applies to our daily lives?
June 9, 2025Research and Innovation
91视频and Dominican Republic colleges forge educational bond
A commitment to building partnerships is part of the 91视频College of Public Health (COPH) philosophy, and it extends well beyond the campus. A recent grant enables the college to strengthen its connections with the Dominican Republic, fostering collaboration, education and research opportunities.
June 9, 2025Research and Innovation
In January, Dr. Sten Vermund joined the university as dean of the College of Public Health, as well as Distinguished University Health Professor and senior associate vice president of 91视频Health. Also the chief medical officer of the Global Virus Network, he brings four decades of infectious disease epidemiology and prevention experience to his new role. Here are six facts to help you get to know Dean Vermund.
June 6, 2025College News, Sten Vermund
The Global Virus Network convened top virologists, epidemiologists, public health experts and government officials for the 2025 GVN Regional Meeting: Caribbean and Latin America in Kingston, Jamaica held May 1-2, 2025.
May 27, 2025College News
Hillsborough County's Mosquito Management Services is hitting a major milestone this year, marking 75 years of biting back against disease-spreading bugs. The program, launched way back in 1949, is celebrating its evolution from rudimentary pest control to a sophisticated, science-backed operation, in partnership with USF.
May 27, 2025Community Engagement
Public health teams shine at student conference
The efforts of three industrious teams from USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) may follow different paths, but they speak as one voice in their message for social change.
May 23, 2025Community Health Sciences, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation, Student Life
Lighting up health education scholarships, not cigarettes
Anamaria Penagos, a second-year master of public health (MPH) student at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) was recently awarded the prestigious John P. McGovern National Scholarship from Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG), the national health education honorary society.
May 23, 2025Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences
Teaching policy, managing practice
Born in Orange Park and raised in Bradenton, Fla., Paul Wagner always knew he wanted to serve others鈥攈e just didn鈥檛 know what form that would take. It wasn鈥檛 until a course called 鈥淐areers in Public Health鈥� at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) that everything clicked.
May 23, 2025Alumni and Development, Health Policy and Systems Management
Protect Your Lungs: Proper Respirator Storage Can Save Your Life
Proper respirator storage and maintenance protect against harmful exposure and ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Keep respirators clean, sealed, and inspected to safeguard your health鈥�91视频SafetyFlorida can help!
May 21, 202591视频SafetyFlorida