Public Health News
The COPH takes on San Antonio at the 2026 APHA conference
The USF College of Public Health (COPH) brought its public health community together in San Antonio during the 2026 American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting & Expo. From student research presentations and professional development opportunities to reconnecting with alumni, faculty and public health advocates at the college’s annual reception, COPHers showcased their passion, expertise and commitment to advancing public health.
November 5, 2026Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors, College News, Student Life
Medicine was the start, public health the destination
As an alumnus of the USF’s College of Public Health, Lucas “Luca” Hicks has built a career focused on improving the health of communities. While his academic focus initially pointed toward medicine, his experiences outside the classroom reshaped his trajectory.
November 5, 2026Alumni and Development, Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation
Covering Florida Navigator Program encourages Floridians to get free help enrolling in health coverage
USF's Covering Florida Navigator Program is encouraging Floridians to take advantage of free, impartial enrollment assistance during the Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period, which begins November 1, 2026, and continues through January 15, 2027.
November 5, 2026College News