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COPH faculty, students advocate for worker health during Washington, D.C. visit
Faculty from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with federal legislators and discuss priorities related to worker health and safety, highlighting the impact of federally supported occupational health programs.
March 5, 2026Health Policy and Systems Management, Research and Innovation
The College of Public Health’s Activist Lab helps bring solutions for those isolated and lonely
Most people at some point feel a temporary sense of isolation and loneliness, but others suffer a deeper, more lasting mood that affects their mental and physical health.
March 5, 2026Community Engagement, Research and Innovation
USF researcher strives to de-bug parasitic problem in Florida
Most of us have a healthy fear of bugs, at least those for whom a nasty toxin, sting or bite can mean a trip to the hospital.
March 5, 2026Epidemiology, Research and Innovation
USF leader a first to receive prestigious public health award
Dr. Donna Petersen, former dean of the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health (COPH), is the first person to win a prestigious award from the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) in recognition of her legacy of leadership.
February 26, 2026Awards and Honors, Research and Innovation
USF professor’s textbook earns national 2025 Book of the Year honor
Dr. Zachary Pruitt, professor and alumnus of the USF College of Public Health, has been named a 2025 Book of the Year Award winner by the American Journal of Nursing (AJN), earning first place in the health care administration category for his textbook, Health Services Management: Competencies and Careers.
February 26, 2026Alumni and Development, Health Policy and Systems Management
USF trio recognized as 50 Hoops Legends for leadership beyond the court
Three faculty members from the COPH have been inducted into the 50 Hoops Legends, a nationwide network recognizing leaders who use basketball as a platform for service, mentorship and community impact.
February 24, 2026Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences
Welcoming President Moez Limayem: His first week in photos
Moez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF’s ninth president with a week spent engaging with the USF community – emphasizing his excitement for the university’s future and the opportunities ahead.
February 23, 2026College News
Award-winning community air monitoring network hosted annual summit in Tampa
A community-based air quality monitoring project led by the USF College of Public Health’s Dr. Amy Stuart continued its momentum this month with its annual community summit following recent statewide recognition for its grassroots approach to environmental planning and public health.
February 23, 2026Community Health Sciences
Vaccine research team joins the COPH
A vaccine research team specializing in antibody-mediated immunity and infectious disease prevention has joined the USF College of Public Health, strengthening the college’s work in global health and translational immunology.
February 23, 2026College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences
USF student strives to keep health care workers healthy on the job
When the people who specialize in saving lives put themselves at risk, the health care system has a problem.
February 19, 2026Biostatistics and Data Sciences, Research and Innovation
The business of better health
For Will Steed, earning his master of health administration (MHA) from USF’s College of Public Health was the result of years of thoughtful reflection, gradual pivots and a long-standing connection to health care that began well before he ever stepped into a classroom.
February 19, 2026Alumni and Development, Health Policy and Systems Management
USF team surveys ways to control diseases among displaced populations
How can public health officials improve the lives of millions of people around the world if they lack the tools to monitor and address outbreaks of disease, especially among displaced populations?
February 13, 2026Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation