Public Health News
USF students shine in presentations at state-wide public health conference
Students and faculty from the COPH made a strong impression with their ideas about the future at the 2026 Florida Public Health Association Educational Conference in Orlando, which featured the theme “Committing to Excellence Through Collaborations and Continuity.”
September 8, 2026Community Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Research and Innovation, Student Life
USF’s Dr. Heewon Gray receives mid-career award for contributions to nutrition education and behavioral science
Dr. Heewon Gray, associate professor at the COPH, received the Mid-Career Professional Achievement Award from the Nutrition Education and Behavioral Science Research Interest Section of the American Society for Nutrition, recognizing her contributions to research, teaching, mentorship and leadership in the field.
September 8, 2026Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences
USF students present the case for healthier diets in underserved communities
A team of students from the COPH and Judy Genshaft Honors College offered plenty to digest at an international conference on nutrition science, where topics ranged from ultra-processed foods to obesity medications.
September 8, 2026Community Health Sciences, Student Life