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USF trio makes impact at public health symposium
Being safe from environmental risk is essential to our society, and three students from USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) want to keep people focused on their personal well-being.
June 9, 2025Research and Innovation
Not all heroes wear scrubs: Meet the industrial hygienist keeping us safe
Dr. Jason Garcia’s journey to a career in public health at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) didn’t begin in a lecture hall. It began at his first job as a microbiologist witha Nestlé plant, shortly after earning his undergraduate degree in biology from Florida Gulf Coast University. His role was to ensure that no chemical, biological or physical hazards contaminated the food supply. As he worked to prevent recalls and outbreaks, which have the potential to become serious public health crises, he realized that his efforts had a name: public health.
June 9, 2025Alumni and Development
USF Health explores the potential for a healthier region
Researchers, students and faculty at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) might be a tightly knit group in Tampa, but their voice is heard internationally.
June 9, 2025Research and Innovation
USF Sunshine ERC and Activist Lab team up to elevate occupational health education
The USF 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’s community nutrition concentration
Lindsay Thompson didn’t plan on being the first. But as the inaugural student in the COPH's community nutrition concentration, she’s 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
USF and Dominican Republic colleges forge educational bond
A commitment to building partnerships is part of the USF 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
6 things to know about Dr. Sten Vermund, our new College of Public Health dean
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 USF 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
Global Virus Network meeting unites Caribbean and Latin America to tackle emerging viral threats
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 celebrates 75 years of innovation in partnership with USF
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’s 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’s 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