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TIPH graduate school fair

Explore public health graduate programs at the TIPH Fair in Tampa

Are you considering graduate school in public health? If so, join us in Tampa for the This Is Public Health® (TIPH) Graduate School Fair.

August 24, 2026College News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF College of Public Health Alumni News Fall 2026

The USF College of Public Health Alumni Newsletter for Fall 2026.

August 24, 2026Alumni and Development

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Incoming class of 2026

This fall, the USF College of Public Health (COPH) welcomes 653 new students as part of the incoming Class of 2026. Bringing diverse backgrounds, experiences and goals, these students share a common commitment to making a difference in public health.

August 24, 2026Student Life

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Orlando alumni stay connected around FPHA conference

Orlando-area alumni and friends of the USF College of Public Health had two opportunities to connect during the week of the Florida Public Health Association (FPHA) Conference.

August 24, 2026Alumni and Development

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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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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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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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USF researchers draw new battle lines in war against malaria

Malaria, a vector-borne infectious disease that kills more than 600,000 people each year, has an uncanny ability to slip through the cracks of health care systems in many countries around the world. How so many of its infections evade routine surveillance is a question that Rihana Aydin seeks to answer.

August 10, 2026Epidemiology, Research and Innovation

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After decades of advancing quantitative methods and mentoring students, Dr. Jason Beckstead retires from USF

After nearly three decades at USF, Dr. Jason Beckstead will retire Aug. 13 after a career dedicated to teaching, research and advancing quantitative methods across the health sciences.

August 7, 2026College News, Community Health Sciences

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF names new dean for the Office of Graduate Studies

The University of South Florida announced the appointment of Derek Wildman as the new dean of the Office of Graduate Studies, bringing to the role a deep commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, mentorship and student success.

August 6, 2026Awards and Honors, College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Uncovering the hidden impacts of a hurricane on food supply

When Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck in 2024, the storms not only left behind a trail of destruction but also exposed an often-overlooked challenge for local emergency responders: How hurricanes can disrupt the food system and make it harder for residents to access it when they need it most.

August 6, 2026Alumni and Development, Research and Innovation

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Getting out into the natural world:” Professor Lynn Martin on biology, mentorship and global research collaboration

The house sparrow is so common that most people hardly notice it. But for Dr. Lynn "Marty" Martin, the small brown bird has become the center of a global scientific collaboration spanning numerous countries and offering new insights into how animals - and perhaps humans - adapt to changing environments.

August 6, 2026Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation

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