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New faces, new roles: COPH welcomes hires and celebrates transitions

The COPH welcomed several new faculty and staff members this summer while also celebrating members of the COPH community who stepped into new roles. 

August 18, 2026College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

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Donations help USF’s Harrell Center support victims of family violence

The USF College of Public Health’s Harrell Center for the Study of Family Violence received a $75,000 matching gift challenge from Meredith Harrell, supporting its mission to strengthen the health care workforce’s response to family violence.

August 24, 2026College News, Community Health Sciences

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Dr. Thomas Bernard retires after nearly four decades of service to occupational health and safety

After nearly four decades of teaching, research and service at the USF College of Public Health (COPH), Dr. Thomas Bernard, professor in the Department of Health Policy and Systems Management, will retire Aug. 31.

August 24, 2026College News, Health Policy and Systems Management

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