/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usFri, 26 Jun 2026 20:25:17 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/ons/news/2026/five-usf-students-honored-as-2026-fulbright-us-student-program-recipients.aspxFrom teaching English in Taiwan to collecting and studying oral histories in Sri Lanka, the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients plan to dive deep into the cultures of their host communities during their time abroad.External ArticleMon, 22 Jun 2026 08:34:22 Five USF students honored as 2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipientsFrom teaching English in Taiwan to collecting and studying oral histories in Sri Lanka, the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients plan to dive deep into the cultures of their host communities during their time abroad.group of women/ons/news/2026/five-usf-students-honored-as-2026-fulbright-us-student-program-recipients.aspxAlumni and Development,Awards and Honors,Student Life/health/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-of-the-taneja-college-of-pharmacy.aspxDr. Janice Zgibor has been appointed as the new dean of the USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy. A pharmacist and epidemiologist, Zgibor has served 91³Ô¹ÏÍø for more than a decade and brings over 20 years of academic leadership experience to the role. She will become just the second permanent dean of the college.External ArticleMon, 22 Jun 2026 08:28:20 91³Ô¹ÏÍø names new dean of the Taneja College of PharmacyDr. Janice Zgibor has been appointed as the new dean of the USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy. A pharmacist and epidemiologist, Zgibor has served 91³Ô¹ÏÍø for more than a decade and brings over 20 years of academic leadership experience to the role. She will become just the second permanent dean of the college.woman/health/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-of-the-taneja-college-of-pharmacy.aspxCollege News,EpidemiologyJanice Zgibor/health/public-health/news/2026/price.aspxFor USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) alumnus Sean Price, life has always been rooted in community, athletics and service.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthTue, 16 Jun 2026 09:27:50 From the gridiron to giving backFor USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) alumnus Sean Price, life has always been rooted in community, athletics and service.91³Ô¹ÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/health/public-health/news/2026/price.aspxAlumni and Development/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-welcomes-dominican-republic-higher-education-leaders-to-strengthen-international-partnerships.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø welcomed a delegation of higher education leaders from the Dominican Republic in May as part of NAFSA Partner Day, a program coordinated by USF World for international institutions attending the NAFSA Annual Conference in Orlando, Fla.Caitlin KeoughMon, 15 Jun 2026 14:36:25 91³Ô¹ÏÍø welcomes Dominican Republic higher education leaders to strengthen international partnerships91³Ô¹ÏÍø welcomed a delegation of higher education leaders from the Dominican Republic in May as part of NAFSA Partner Day, a program coordinated by USF World for international institutions attending the NAFSA Annual Conference in Orlando, Fla.group of people/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-welcomes-dominican-republic-higher-education-leaders-to-strengthen-international-partnerships.aspxCollege News,Community Health SciencesDina Martinez Tyson/health/news/2026/usf-health-expands-emergency-maternity-care-training-in-floridas-rural-counties.aspxFaculty and simulation experts with USF Health are joining forces to bring high-fidelity obstetric emergency training to rural care teams in 16 counties across Florida, thanks to a new grant from the Florida Department of Health.External ArticleMon, 15 Jun 2026 11:41:37 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Health expands emergency maternity care training in Florida’s rural countiesFaculty and simulation experts with USF Health are joining forces to bring high-fidelity obstetric emergency training to rural care teams in 16 counties across Florida, thanks to a new grant from the Florida Department of Health.group training/health/news/2026/usf-health-expands-emergency-maternity-care-training-in-floridas-rural-counties.aspxCollege NewsFlorida Perinatal Quality Collaborative,Lori Reeves/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-students-use-innovative-storytelling-methods-to-amplify-the-voices-of-young-mothers.aspxThrough a collaborative community-based research project, students and faculty from the COPH are working to better understand and support the experiences of pregnant and parenting adolescents in the Tampa Bay region.Caitlin KeoughMon, 15 Jun 2026 11:28:23 91³Ô¹ÏÍø students use innovative storytelling methods to amplify the voices of young mothersThrough a collaborative community-based research project, students and faculty from the COPH are working to better understand and support the experiences of pregnant and parenting adolescents in the Tampa Bay region.mapping resilience/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-students-use-innovative-storytelling-methods-to-amplify-the-voices-of-young-mothers.aspxAlumni and Development,Community Health Sciences,Research and InnovationAyaka Takayama,Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health,Cheryl Vamos,Danielle Lewald,Mahir Rahman/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-shines-at-national-maternal-and-child-health-conference.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Public Health students and faculty attended the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) conference in Washington, D.C., where experts gathered to discuss strategies for improving the health and wellbeing of women, children and families.Kurt LoftMon, 15 Jun 2026 09:43:36 91³Ô¹ÏÍø shines at national maternal and child health conference91³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Public Health students and faculty attended the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) conference in Washington, D.C., where experts gathered to discuss strategies for improving the health and wellbeing of women, children and families.group of people/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-shines-at-national-maternal-and-child-health-conference.aspxAlumni and Development,Community Health Sciences,Research and Innovation,Student LifeCenter of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health,Cheryl Vamos,Richard Powis,Vickie Dugat/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-announces-spring-2026-internal-grant-awards-recipients.aspxThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is proud to announce the recipients of its Spring 2026 internal grant awards, reflecting a continued commitment to advancing research, scholarship and creative activity across the university.External ArticleMon, 08 Jun 2026 09:30:17 91³Ô¹ÏÍø invests $1.7 million in 60 faculty across 12 colleges to foster research innovation, collaboration and impactThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is proud to announce the recipients of its Spring 2026 internal grant awards, reflecting a continued commitment to advancing research, scholarship and creative activity across the university.woman writing on board/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-announces-spring-2026-internal-grant-awards-recipients.aspxGlobal - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Research and InnovationAmy Stuart/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-health-care-management-students-earn-third-place-in-regional-case-competition.aspxA team of students from the COPH's health care management programs earned third place in the 2026 Healthcare Leader Development Case Competition, hosted by the American College of Healthcare Executives of South Florida.Caitlin KeoughMon, 08 Jun 2026 09:23:57 91³Ô¹ÏÍø health care management students earn third place in regional case competitionA team of students from the COPH's health care management programs earned third place in the 2026 Healthcare Leader Development Case Competition, hosted by the American College of Healthcare Executives of South Florida.group/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-health-care-management-students-earn-third-place-in-regional-case-competition.aspxAwards and Honors,Health Policy and Systems ManagementZachary Pruitt/health/public-health/news/2026/stanley.aspxFrom a multigenerational family farm in Iowa to the forefront of geospatial health research, Dr. Nathanael Stanley has built a career grounded in understanding how systems shape human health.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthMon, 08 Jun 2026 08:43:28 Mapping the future of public healthFrom a multigenerational family farm in Iowa to the forefront of geospatial health research, Dr. Nathanael Stanley has built a career grounded in understanding how systems shape human health.a person smiling /health/public-health/news/2026/stanley.aspxAlumni and Development,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-study-shines-light-on-the-effect-of-environmental-stress-on-genetic-expression.aspxWe all know how social or financial pressures can affect our physical and mental health, but can such stress exist on the genetic level? A team at the COPH published a scholarly paper on the subject, offering data on how external tensions play a part in our internal makeup.Kurt LoftMon, 08 Jun 2026 08:33:32 91³Ô¹ÏÍø study shines light on the effect of environmental stress on genetic expressionWe all know how social or financial pressures can affect our physical and mental health, but can such stress exist on the genetic level? A team at the COPH published a scholarly paper on the subject, offering data on how external tensions play a part in our internal makeup.two men/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-study-shines-light-on-the-effect-of-environmental-stress-on-genetic-expression.aspxGlobal - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Research and InnovationChengqi Wang,Derek Wildman,Monica Uddin/health/public-health/news/2026/directors-column-may-2026.aspxA review of key electrical hazards, workplace and home safety risks, and prevention strategies to reduce injuries and fatalities across industries during National Electrical Safety Month.Brian L. Warrick, PhD, CSP, CIHSat, 30 May 2026 13:04:19 National Electrical Safety Month: Awareness Is the Most Effective ProtectionA review of key electrical hazards, workplace and home safety risks, and prevention strategies to reduce injuries and fatalities across industries during National Electrical Safety Month.Applying proper lockout/tagout procedures helps protect workers by ensuring machinery is safely de-energized during maintenance and servicing./health/public-health/news/2026/directors-column-may-2026.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø SafetyFlorida/health/public-health/news/2026/cc-may-2026.aspxThis article highlights why proper PPE maintenance, inspection, and employee training are essential to ensure equipment performs effectively as the final barrier against workplace hazards.Paul KupynaFri, 29 May 2026 16:28:01 PPE Maintenance and Employee Training: The Last Line of DefenseThis article highlights why proper PPE maintenance, inspection, and employee training are essential to ensure equipment performs effectively as the final barrier against workplace hazards.A variety of personal protective equipment—including a hard hat, safety glasses, respirator, gloves, and high-visibility gear—arranged to represent essential workplace safety protections./health/public-health/news/2026/cc-may-2026.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø SafetyFlorida/health/public-health/news/2026/wwwtp-may-2026.aspxA seemingly unused mezzanine stairway revealed unsecured electrical outlet boxes hanging from the ceiling, highlighting how overlooked areas can conceal serious electrical hazards.Merrill EmfingerFri, 29 May 2026 15:33:59 Electrical Hazard Hiding in Plain SightA seemingly unused mezzanine stairway revealed unsecured electrical outlet boxes hanging from the ceiling, highlighting how overlooked areas can conceal serious electrical hazards.An unsecured metal electrical outlet box hangs from the ceiling in a low-use mezzanine area, creating a potential electrical shock and electrocution hazard due to improper mounting and exposed components./health/public-health/news/2026/wwwtp-may-2026.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø SafetyFlorida/health/public-health/news/2026/hpb.aspxAt USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), no two paths into public health look exactly the same. For recent MPH graduate Samantha Shanahan and current MPH student Alexis Jarvis, their journeys converge around a shared belief in prevention, education and the power of community in the health promotion and behavior (HPB) concentration at the COPH.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 22 May 2026 10:56:01 Two paths, one purpose: health promotion and behaviorAt USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), no two paths into public health look exactly the same. For recent MPH graduate Samantha Shanahan and current MPH student Alexis Jarvis, their journeys converge around a shared belief in prevention, education and the power of community in the health promotion and behavior (HPB) concentration at the COPH.91³Ô¹ÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/health/public-health/news/2026/hpb.aspxAlumni and Development,Student LifeCommunity Health Sciences/health/public-health/news/2026/alison-oberne-selected-as-incoming-president-of-delta-omega.aspxDr. Alison Oberne, associate dean of undergraduate studies and assistant professor at the COPH, will assume the presidency of Delta Omega in January 2027, helping lead one of the nation’s oldest public health honorary organizations.Caitlin KeoughThu, 21 May 2026 09:12:40 Dr. Alison Oberne selected as incoming president of Delta OmegaDr. Alison Oberne, associate dean of undergraduate studies and assistant professor at the COPH, will assume the presidency of Delta Omega in January 2027, helping lead one of the nation’s oldest public health honorary organizations.woman/health/public-health/news/2026/alison-oberne-selected-as-incoming-president-of-delta-omega.aspxAwards and HonorsAlison Oberne,Delta Omega/honors/news/2026/usf-honors-college-names-first-blanchard-sustainability-leadership-prize-student-recipients.aspxThe USF Honors College recently named its first recipients of the Blanchard Sustainability Leadership Prize, including COPH student Luci DiBonaventura, whose work focuses on expanding health care education for vulnerable populations in support of the United Nations Sustainability Goals.External ArticleThu, 21 May 2026 08:45:36 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors College names first Blanchard Sustainability Leadership Prize studentsThe USF Honors College recently named its first recipients of the Blanchard Sustainability Leadership Prize, including COPH student Luci DiBonaventura, whose work focuses on expanding health care education for vulnerable populations in support of the United Nations Sustainability Goals.students/honors/news/2026/usf-honors-college-names-first-blanchard-sustainability-leadership-prize-student-recipients.aspxAwards and Honors,Student Life/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-student-wins-top-award-in-prestigious-cancer-institute-convention.aspxAarya Satardekar, a recent MPH graduate from the COPH, won first place at the AACI CADEx conference for her research on racial disparities in cancer care access and outcomes in Florida.Kurt LoftMon, 18 May 2026 15:12:41 91³Ô¹ÏÍø student wins top award in prestigious cancer institute conventionAarya Satardekar, a recent MPH graduate from the COPH, won first place at the AACI CADEx conference for her research on racial disparities in cancer care access and outcomes in Florida.girl and poster/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-student-wins-top-award-in-prestigious-cancer-institute-convention.aspxAwards and Honors,Biostatistics and Data Sciences,Research and Innovation,Student LifeAarya Satardekar,Benjamin Jacob,Nathanael Stanley/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-researchers-want-to-clear-the-air-on-traffic-pollution-in-tampa.aspxIf you live near an interstate or busy roadway in Tampa, you can literally wipe the grime from auto exhaust off your windows. Imagine breathing all that stuff into your lungs. Such pollution is a serious issue as traffic continues to grow and researchers want to improve ways to monitor airborne contaminants and build more robust data on their levels and impact.Kurt LoftMon, 18 May 2026 13:52:29 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers want to clear the air on traffic pollution in TampaIf you live near an interstate or busy roadway in Tampa, you can literally wipe the grime from auto exhaust off your windows. Imagine breathing all that stuff into your lungs. Such pollution is a serious issue as traffic continues to grow and researchers want to improve ways to monitor airborne contaminants and build more robust data on their levels and impact.man and woman on roof/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-researchers-want-to-clear-the-air-on-traffic-pollution-in-tampa.aspxGlobal - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Research and Innovation,Student LifeAmy Stuart,Yonghong Luo/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-researchers-take-the-mystery-out-of-interpreting-technical-language.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø and faculty at the COPH are well trained to read and interpret scientific research, no matter how rigorous it might be. But many of the clinicians and health care providers they work with can find it daunting to navigate the methods and statistical language of academic papers. That’s why researchers are working to make scientific communication more accessible.Kurt LoftMon, 18 May 2026 13:21:18 In virtual course, 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers take the mystery out of interpreting technical language91³Ô¹ÏÍø and faculty at the COPH are well trained to read and interpret scientific research, no matter how rigorous it might be. But many of the clinicians and health care providers they work with can find it daunting to navigate the methods and statistical language of academic papers. That’s why researchers are working to make scientific communication more accessible.statistics/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-researchers-take-the-mystery-out-of-interpreting-technical-language.aspxEpidemiology,Research and InnovationJason Salemi,Jean Paul Tanner/health/news/2026/what-to-know-about-hantavirus.aspxReports of a hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic have led to questions about travel safety. Public health experts say the risk of infection is low, but understanding the situation can help put the risk into perspective.External ArticleMon, 18 May 2026 13:16:10 What to know about hantavirus after cruise ship outbreakReports of a hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic have led to questions about travel safety. Public health experts say the risk of infection is low, but understanding the situation can help put the risk into perspective.hantavirus vial/health/news/2026/what-to-know-about-hantavirus.aspxResearch and Innovation/health/public-health/news/2026/capped-gowned-and-public-health-professional-bound.aspxThis fall, USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) celebrates a new class of graduates who are stepping forward with knowledge, compassion and a commitment to strengthening the health of communities everywhere.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthMon, 11 May 2026 10:52:45 Capped, gowned and public health professional-boundThis fall, USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) celebrates a new class of graduates who are stepping forward with knowledge, compassion and a commitment to strengthening the health of communities everywhere.91³Ô¹ÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/health/public-health/news/2026/capped-gowned-and-public-health-professional-bound.aspxStudent Life/health/public-health/news/2026/the-seeds-that-shaped-a-career-in-care.aspxVictoria Noel is an alumna of USF’s College of Public Health whose path in public health was shaped by her family’s example of service and a growing commitment to improving community well-being.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthWed, 06 May 2026 15:05:51 The seeds that shaped a career in careVictoria Noel is an alumna of USF’s College of Public Health whose path in public health was shaped by her family’s example of service and a growing commitment to improving community well-being.Victoria Noel, MPH/health/public-health/news/2026/the-seeds-that-shaped-a-career-in-care.aspxAlumni and Development/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-chiles-center-synergy-highlights-student-research-policy-engagement-and-collaboration.aspxThe USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Chiles Center brought together students, faculty and community members for its 2026 Chiles Center Synergy event, showcasing research and reinforcing the role of collaboration in advancing public health.Caitlin KeoughWed, 06 May 2026 13:00:25 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Chiles Center Synergy highlights student research, policy engagement and collaborationThe USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Chiles Center brought together students, faculty and community members for its 2026 Chiles Center Synergy event, showcasing research and reinforcing the role of collaboration in advancing public health.Donna Petersen among students working at the Chiles Center/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-chiles-center-synergy-highlights-student-research-policy-engagement-and-collaboration.aspxCollege NewsChiles Center,Donna Petersen,Dr. Ellen Daley/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-researcher-represents-who-collaborating-center-at-global-forum-in-france.aspxThe USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Dr. Mahmooda Khaliq Pasha recently joined global leaders in public health at the first-ever World Health Organization forum for Collaborating Centers in Lyon, France.Caitlin KeoughWed, 06 May 2026 00:27:30 COPH researcher represents WHO Collaborating Center at global forum in FranceThe USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Dr. Mahmooda Khaliq Pasha recently joined global leaders in public health at the first-ever World Health Organization forum for Collaborating Centers in Lyon, France.The USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Dr. Mahmooda Khaliq Pasha recently joined global leaders in public health at the first-ever World Health Organization forum for Collaborating Centers in Lyon, France./health/public-health/news/2026/coph-researcher-represents-who-collaborating-center-at-global-forum-in-france.aspxCollege News,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health SciencesMahmooda Khaliq Pasha,Social Marketing,Who Collaborating Center for Social Marketing and Social Change/health/public-health/news/2026/two-coph-students-earn-prestigious-golden-bull-award.aspxEach year the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø (USF) student success unit recognizes outstanding graduating undergraduate and graduate students who exemplify the “spirit of USF.â€�Introduction by Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthTue, 05 May 2026 14:36:12 Two COPH students earn prestigious Golden Bull AwardEach year the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø (USF) student success unit recognizes outstanding graduating undergraduate and graduate students who exemplify the “spirit of USF.â€�A spread of Golden Bull statues on a table./health/public-health/news/2026/two-coph-students-earn-prestigious-golden-bull-award.aspxAwards and Honors,Student Life/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-researchers-shed-new-light-on-recurring-birth-defects-in-families.aspxIf you have a child born with a birth defect, what are the chances it will happen again with your next baby?Kurt LoftTue, 05 May 2026 13:14:18 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers shed new light on recurring birth defects in familiesIf you have a child born with a birth defect, what are the chances it will happen again with your next baby?A couple's hands holding up ultrasound scans./health/public-health/news/2026/usf-researchers-shed-new-light-on-recurring-birth-defects-in-families.aspxCommunity Health Sciences,Epidemiology,Research and InnovationAdvanced Practice Leadership,Genetic Counseling,Jason Salemi,Jean Paul Tanner,Russell Kirby/world/news/2026/global-excellence-awards-gea-2026.aspxThe COPH's Dr. Gillian Stresman is advancing the fight against malaria through innovative research that helps countries measure and achieve elimination. Her work is shaping international health policy and earning her recognition as a 2026 Global Excellence Award recipient.External ArticleTue, 05 May 2026 11:52:34 91³Ô¹ÏÍø presents 2026 Global Excellence Awards honoring international impactThe COPH's Dr. Gillian Stresman is advancing the fight against malaria through innovative research that helps countries measure and achieve elimination. Her work is shaping international health policy and earning her recognition as a 2026 Global Excellence Award recipient.woman/world/news/2026/global-excellence-awards-gea-2026.aspxAwards and Honors,EpidemiologyGillian Stresman,USF World/health/news/2026/h5n1-seasonal-flu.aspxAs potentially deadly avian influenza (H5N1) continues its global spread, moving from birds into mammals and in rare cases into humans, scientists are confronting a difficult reality. If a human pandemic emerges, vaccines designed specifically to protect people against H5N1 may not be ready in time.External ArticleFri, 01 May 2026 10:32:05 Could a seasonal flu shot help protect against bird flu? International study points to a surprising possibilityAs potentially deadly avian influenza (H5N1) continues its global spread, moving from birds into mammals and in rare cases into humans, scientists are confronting a difficult reality. If a human pandemic emerges, vaccines designed specifically to protect people against H5N1 may not be ready in time.91³Ô¹ÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2026/h5n1-seasonal-flu.aspxGlobal - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Research and Innovation,Sten VermundGlobal Virus Network,National Taiwan University,Sten Vermundhttps://youtu.be/0FWKI1s7mKA?si=EZZ2ahyCAgNHwHZ1Dr. Judith Rijnhart has been honored with the 2026 Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Valerie D. Riddle, MD Award in Health. With an interdisciplinary background spanning nursing, prevention and public health, and epidemiology, her research focuses on the mechanisms contributing to dementia and late-life cognitive decline.External ArticleMon, 27 Apr 2026 11:34:02 COPH’s Dr. Judith Rijnhart receives Women in Leadership & Philanthropy health awardDr. Judith Rijnhart has been honored with the 2026 Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Valerie D. Riddle, MD Award in Health. With an interdisciplinary background spanning nursing, prevention and public health, and epidemiology, her research focuses on the mechanisms contributing to dementia and late-life cognitive decline.women with awardhttps://youtu.be/0FWKI1s7mKA?si=EZZ2ahyCAgNHwHZ1Awards and Honors,EpidemiologyJudith Rijnhart/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-study-emphasizes-role-of-workplace-information-during-a-health-crisis.aspxDuring a public health emergency, who do people trust to deliver accurate, life-saving information – politicians, the press, the government?Kurt LoftMon, 27 Apr 2026 09:45:29 91³Ô¹ÏÍø study emphasizes role of workplace information during a health crisisDuring a public health emergency, who do people trust to deliver accurate, life-saving information – politicians, the press, the government?Employees wearing COVID-19 masks./health/public-health/news/2026/usf-study-emphasizes-role-of-workplace-information-during-a-health-crisis.aspxHealth Policy and Systems Management,Research and Innovation,Student LifeCOVID-19,Claudia Parvanta,MPH,Taylor Dinehart/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-community-shows-out-at-2026-usf-health-student-awards-ceremony.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø, faculty, staff and programs from the COPH were among those recognized for their leadership, service and impact during the 2026 USF Health Student Awards Ceremony, held April 22 at the Marshall Student Center.Caitlin KeoughMon, 27 Apr 2026 08:58:30 COPH community shows out at 2026 USF Health Student Awards Ceremony91³Ô¹ÏÍø, faculty, staff and programs from the COPH were among those recognized for their leadership, service and impact during the 2026 USF Health Student Awards Ceremony, held April 22 at the Marshall Student Center.awards on table/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-community-shows-out-at-2026-usf-health-student-awards-ceremony.aspxAwards and Honors,Community Health Sciences,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Student LifeActivist Lab,Ann Joyce,Christine McGuire-Wolfe,Covering Florida,Janice Zgibor,Karen Liller,Lifelong Learning Academy,Xonjenese Jacobs/news/2026/usfs-70-years-of-shaping-tampa-bays-economy-and-workforce.aspxFor 70 years, the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø has helped shame Tampa Bay's economy and workforce--driving innovation, developing talent, and fueling growth across the region. Today, USF generates nearly $7 billion annually in Tampa Bay, serving as a powerful engine for opportunity and a pipeline connecting students, research, and industry.External ArticleTue, 21 Apr 2026 10:09:16 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s 70 years of shaping Tampa Bay’s economy and workforceFor 70 years, the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø has helped shame Tampa Bay's economy and workforce--driving innovation, developing talent, and fueling growth across the region. Today, USF generates nearly $7 billion annually in Tampa Bay, serving as a powerful engine for opportunity and a pipeline connecting students, research, and industry.The Downtown Tampa skyline./news/2026/usfs-70-years-of-shaping-tampa-bays-economy-and-workforce.aspxCollege Newshttps://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.2025.308361It has been nearly 25 years since Al Sommer and Mohammed Akhter called for public health to become a profession and 20 years since that call was answered with the creation of the National Board of Public Health Examiners. Since the first Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam was offered in 2008, more than 14 000 people have earned a CPH, including those with and without public health degrees from all over the world.External ArticleTue, 21 Apr 2026 10:02:48 On the 20th Anniversary of the National Board of Public Health Examiners: It Is Long Past Time We Became a ProfessionIt has been nearly 25 years since Al Sommer and Mohammed Akhter called for public health to become a profession and 20 years since that call was answered with the creation of the National Board of Public Health Examiners. Since the first Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam was offered in 2008, more than 14 000 people have earned a CPH, including those with and without public health degrees from all over the world.The "THIS IS PUBLIC HEALTH" logo.https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.2025.308361Alumni and Development,College News,Community Health Sciences,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health SciencesDonna Petersen,Jaime Corvin/health/public-health/news/2026/a-dean-with-a-public-health-prescription.aspxFor USF’s College of Public Health alum Brandon Censon, his early work in health care practice and community settings sparked a lasting commitment to public health and shaped the trajectory of his work.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthTue, 14 Apr 2026 14:19:26 A dean with a public health prescriptionFor USF’s College of Public Health alum Brandon Censon, his early work in health care practice and community settings sparked a lasting commitment to public health and shaped the trajectory of his work.Brandon Censon, MPH, CPH /health/public-health/news/2026/a-dean-with-a-public-health-prescription.aspxAlumni and DevelopmentPublic Health Practice/health/public-health/news/2026/mchso-symposium-explores-policy-systems-shaping-maternal-and-child-health.aspxThe Maternal and Child Health Student Organization (MCHSO) at the USF College of Public Health (COPH) recently brought together students, faculty, community leaders and policymakers for its 17th annual symposium focused on strengthening maternal and child health systems and improving outcomes for families.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:29:26 MCHSO symposium explores policy, systems shaping maternal and child healthThe Maternal and Child Health Student Organization (MCHSO) at the USF College of Public Health (COPH) recently brought together students, faculty, community leaders and policymakers for its 17th annual symposium focused on strengthening maternal and child health systems and improving outcomes for families.Various tables set up for the MSCHO symposium at the College of Public Health/health/public-health/news/2026/mchso-symposium-explores-policy-systems-shaping-maternal-and-child-health.aspxCommunity Health Sciences/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-for-new-patents-in-2025.aspxThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø has reaffirmed its position as one of the nation’s most innovative research institutions, earning a place among the top 20 public universities for producing U.S. utility patents, according to annual rankings released today by the National Academy of Inventors.External ArticleThu, 09 Apr 2026 13:39:13 91³Ô¹ÏÍø ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø has reaffirmed its position as one of the nation’s most innovative research institutions, earning a place among the top 20 public universities for producing U.S. utility patents, according to annual rankings released today by the National Academy of Inventors.A man working on concrete./research-innovation/news/2026/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-for-new-patents-in-2025.aspxAwards and Honors,Biostatistics and Data Sciences,Research and InnovationYangxin Huang/news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspxBy Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing In just one click, almost anything can be delivered to one’s front door. Today’s digital landscape offers countless conveniences through instant items and services, including prescription drugs.External ArticleThu, 09 Apr 2026 13:33:31 91³Ô¹ÏÍø explores the rise of telehealth-prescribed stimulantsBy Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing In just one click, almost anything can be delivered to one’s front door. Today’s digital landscape offers countless conveniences through instant items and services, including prescription drugs.An image representing a telehealth appointment,/news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspxResearch and Innovation/health/news/2026/usf-health-programs-rise-across-the-board-in-us-news-rankings.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø Health graduate programs posted broad gains in the new U.S. News & World Report rankings released today, further elevating its standing among the nation’s premier academic health centers.External ArticleThu, 09 Apr 2026 13:28:09 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Health posts broad gains in new U.S. News rankings, led by Tier 1 designation for medicine91³Ô¹ÏÍø Health graduate programs posted broad gains in the new U.S. News & World Report rankings released today, further elevating its standing among the nation’s premier academic health centers.91³Ô¹ÏÍø's #1 ranking in medical research./health/news/2026/usf-health-programs-rise-across-the-board-in-us-news-rankings.aspxAwards and Honorshttps://gvn.org/global-virus-network-annual-meeting-advances-a-science-driven-agenda-for-pandemic-preparedness/World-leading virologists highlight advances in antiviral therapeutics, artificial intelligence, immunology, and global surveillance shaping how future pandemics may be detected and controlled.External ArticleThu, 09 Apr 2026 13:02:06 Global Virus Network Meeting Advances a Science-Driven Agenda for Pandemic PreparednessWorld-leading virologists highlight advances in antiviral therapeutics, artificial intelligence, immunology, and global surveillance shaping how future pandemics may be detected and controlled.91³Ô¹ÏÍø: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://gvn.org/global-virus-network-annual-meeting-advances-a-science-driven-agenda-for-pandemic-preparedness/Global - Environmental - Genomic Health SciencesGlobal Virus Network/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-team-joins-national-competition-to-improve-health-care-for-colorectal-cancer.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø from the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s College of Public Health (COPH) and Taneja College of Pharmacy (TCOP) are developing novel, interdisciplinary approaches in the screening, treatment and survivorship of a cancer that kills more than 55,000 people each year in the United States.Kurt LoftThu, 09 Apr 2026 11:57:38 91³Ô¹ÏÍø team joins national competition to improve health care for colorectal cancer91³Ô¹ÏÍø from the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s College of Public Health (COPH) and Taneja College of Pharmacy (TCOP) are developing novel, interdisciplinary approaches in the screening, treatment and survivorship of a cancer that kills more than 55,000 people each year in the United States.The USF CLARION team,/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-team-joins-national-competition-to-improve-health-care-for-colorectal-cancer.aspxGlobal - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Health Policy and Systems Management,Student LifeChristine McGuire-Wolfe,Rays H.J. Jiang/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-college-of-public-health-ranked-best-in-florida-by-us-news-world-report.aspxThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s public health degree program is the highest ranked in Florida by U.S. News & World Report, acknowleding the academic commitment to preparing students for a career in the health sciences.Kurt LoftTue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 91³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Public Health ranked best in Florida by U.S. News & World ReportThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s public health degree program is the highest ranked in Florida by U.S. News & World Report, acknowleding the academic commitment to preparing students for a career in the health sciences.COPH building/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-college-of-public-health-ranked-best-in-florida-by-us-news-world-report.aspxCollege News,Sten Vermund/health/public-health/news/2026/wwwtp-march-2026.aspxImproper use of receptacle boxes can create serious electrical hazards when equipment is not designed or installed for its intended application.William TomlinSun, 29 Mar 2026 19:00:11 If It's Not Designed for That, Don't Use It ThereImproper use of receptacle boxes can create serious electrical hazards when equipment is not designed or installed for its intended application.A receptacle installed in a standard metal wall‑mount box is being used with a flexible drop cord, illustrating an enclosure that is not designed or suitable for this type of installation./health/public-health/news/2026/wwwtp-march-2026.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø SafetyFlorida/health/public-health/news/2026/piecing-together-a-passion-in-public-health.aspxJacqueline Perez, a graduate of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), was born and raised in Palmetto, Fla, where she attended high school before leaving the state for college in North Carolina.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 27 Mar 2026 00:55:37 Piecing together a passion in public healthJacqueline Perez, a graduate of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), was born and raised in Palmetto, Fla, where she attended high school before leaving the state for college in North Carolina.Jackie Perez smiling in a dark dress./health/public-health/news/2026/piecing-together-a-passion-in-public-health.aspxAlumni and Development/health/public-health/news/2026/stress-in-the-workplace.aspxThis article explains the leading causes of workplace stress, including heavy workloads, job insecurity, poor communication, and work‑life imbalance, and highlights practical strategies employers can use to create a healthier, more supportive work environment.Clarence Rodrigues, PhD, PE, CSP, CPEThu, 26 Mar 2026 15:01:56 Understanding Workplace Stress and How to Reduce ItThis article explains the leading causes of workplace stress, including heavy workloads, job insecurity, poor communication, and work‑life imbalance, and highlights practical strategies employers can use to create a healthier, more supportive work environment.Exhausted female storage worker leaning on shelf and taking a break from hard work./health/public-health/news/2026/stress-in-the-workplace.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø SafetyFlorida/health/public-health/news/2026/national-ladder-safety-month.aspxA concise overview of ladder evolution, key OSHA/ANSI safety standards, leading causes of ladder-related injuries, and emerging AI‑driven technologies designed to improve ladder inspections and reduce workplace accidents.Brian L. Warrick, PhD, CSP, CIHThu, 26 Mar 2026 13:53:42 National Ladder Safety Month: AI-Driven Ladder Safety Systems Saving Lives.A concise overview of ladder evolution, key OSHA/ANSI safety standards, leading causes of ladder-related injuries, and emerging AI‑driven technologies designed to improve ladder inspections and reduce workplace accidents.91³Ô¹ÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/health/public-health/news/2026/national-ladder-safety-month.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø SafetyFlorida/health/public-health/news/2026/beyond-the-band-aid.aspxAbout an hour’s ferry ride from Seattle, USF’s College of Public Health alumna Sarah Henley grew up in Silverdale, Wash. She first set out to obtain her certification as a health education specialist and a registered respiratory therapist as a neonatal/pediatric specialist. But Henley said she couldn’t help but notice a pattern while she was on the job.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthMon, 23 Mar 2026 11:15:05 Beyond the band-aidAbout an hour’s ferry ride from Seattle, USF’s College of Public Health alumna Sarah Henley grew up in Silverdale, Wash. She first set out to obtain her certification as a health education specialist and a registered respiratory therapist as a neonatal/pediatric specialist. But Henley said she couldn’t help but notice a pattern while she was on the job.Sarah Henley, MPH, CPH, CHES, RRT-NPS /health/public-health/news/2026/beyond-the-band-aid.aspxAlumni and DevelopmentAmber Mehmood,Global Disaster Management/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-student-advocates-for-tuberculosis-funding-at-national-level.aspxSpuritha Bhandaru never imagined she would appear before members of Congress in Washington, D.C. to talk about her passion for health care. So, when the invitation arrived, she embraced a rare chance to make a difference.Kurt LoftThu, 19 Mar 2026 11:13:36 91³Ô¹ÏÍø student advocates for tuberculosis funding at national levelSpuritha Bhandaru never imagined she would appear before members of Congress in Washington, D.C. to talk about her passion for health care. So, when the invitation arrived, she embraced a rare chance to make a difference.Spuritha Bhandaru and colleagues at a tuberculosis research event. /health/public-health/news/2026/usf-student-advocates-for-tuberculosis-funding-at-national-level.aspxAwards and Honors,EpidemiologyBenjamin Jacob/health/public-health/news/2026/new-science-real-stories-usfs-push-to-improve-mental-health-for-mothers-and-families.aspxA COPH research team presented at the 10th Annual Florida Perinatal Mental Health Conference in Tallahassee, sharing findings on psilocybin use among mothers outside clinical settings—including perceived impacts on parenting, mental health and substance use.Kurt LoftThu, 19 Mar 2026 00:03:04 New science, real stories: USF’s push to improve mental health for mothers and familiesA COPH research team presented at the 10th Annual Florida Perinatal Mental Health Conference in Tallahassee, sharing findings on psilocybin use among mothers outside clinical settings—including perceived impacts on parenting, mental health and substance use.mushrooms/health/public-health/news/2026/new-science-real-stories-usfs-push-to-improve-mental-health-for-mothers-and-families.aspxCommunity Health Sciences,Research and Innovation/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxThe GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership that positions USF Health as the permanent home of GVN’s global scientific network and expands its capacity to coordinate research, surveillance and response to emerging viral threats.External ArticleTue, 17 Mar 2026 15:03:10 Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at 91³Ô¹ÏÍøThe GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership that positions USF Health as the permanent home of GVN’s global scientific network and expands its capacity to coordinate research, surveillance and response to emerging viral threats.group cutting ribbon/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxCollege News,Sten VermundGlobal Virus Network