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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
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
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
https://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/martin-global-research-faculty-spotlight.aspx
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
Student projects take center stage at summer research symposium; alumna’s gift creates endowment for undergraduate research
COPH alumna Alondra Velez developed a reminder and tracking system at USF’s BRIDGE Healthcare Clinic that helped more than 90% of referred patients complete colorectal screening. She is turning her findings into a research manuscript and will begin a master’s program in medical sciences at USF this fall.
August 6, 2026Alumni and Development, Research and Innovation
Same fire, different year: Why we struggle to learn from our mistakes
We already know the dangers associated with freelancing, fatigue, poor command, among other key challenges - so why don’t we change?
August 6, 2026Alumni and Development
Translating passions
When Marcela Muñoz arrived in the U.S., she wasn't planning on pursuing public health. In fact, her journey to USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) has taken her across countries, careers and academic disciplines, each experience building on the last to shape the public health professional she is becoming today.
August 3, 2026Alumni and Development, Community Health Sciences, Student Life
Evaluating Health Hazards: Industrial Hygiene Consultation Services
Learn how industrial hygiene consultation services help Florida employers evaluate air contaminants, noise exposure, and heat hazards to protect workers, improve compliance, and strengthen workplace safety programs.
July 31, 2026USF SafetyFlorida
Preventing Fire Hazards: Proper Storage of Gasoline and Compressed Gases
A hurricane preparedness fuel supply became a serious fire and explosion hazard when gasoline was stored beside oxygen and nitrogen cylinders, highlighting the importance of proper storage, separation, and OSHA compliance for flammable liquids and compressed gases.
July 31, 2026USF SafetyFlorida
Heat Safety: Preparing Workplaces Amid an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Construction workers practicing heat illness prevention through hydration, rest breaks, and cooling measures during extreme summer temperatures.
July 31, 2026USF SafetyFlorida
COPH’s Activist Lab makes award-winning connections between public health and film
The USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Activist Lab has a new accomplishment to brag about: a Telly Award, an annual showcase of the best work created across all video streaming platforms.
July 27, 2026Awards and Honors, Research and Innovation, Student Life
USF research initiative serves as springboard for advancing young careers
To reach a goal in life, a person sometimes needs to walk down the right corridor and open a door at the end.
July 27, 2026Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation, Student Life