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Could a seasonal flu shot help protect against bird flu? International study points to a surprising possibility
As potentially deadly avian influenza (H5N1) continues its global spread, moving from birds into mammals and in rare cases into humans, scientists are confronting a difficult reality. If a human pandemic emerges, vaccines designed specifically to protect people against H5N1 may not be ready in time.
May 1, 2026Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation, Sten Vermund
COPH’s Dr. Judith Rijnhart receives Women in Leadership & Philanthropy health award
Dr. Judith Rijnhart has been honored with the 2026 Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Valerie D. Riddle, MD Award in Health. With an interdisciplinary background spanning nursing, prevention and public health, and epidemiology, her research focuses on the mechanisms contributing to dementia and late-life cognitive decline.
April 27, 2026Awards and Honors, Epidemiology
USF study emphasizes role of workplace information during a health crisis
During a public health emergency, who do people trust to deliver accurate, life-saving information – politicians, the press, the government?
April 27, 2026Health Policy and Systems Management, Research and Innovation, Student Life
COPH community shows out at 2026 USF Health Student Awards Ceremony
Students, faculty, staff and programs from the COPH were among those recognized for their leadership, service and impact during the 2026 USF Health Student Awards Ceremony, held April 22 at the Marshall Student Center.
April 27, 2026Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Student Life
USF’s 70 years of shaping Tampa Bay’s economy and workforce
For 70 years, the University of South Florida has helped shame Tampa Bay's economy and workforce--driving innovation, developing talent, and fueling growth across the region. Today, USF generates nearly $7 billion annually in Tampa Bay, serving as a powerful engine for opportunity and a pipeline connecting students, research, and industry.
April 21, 2026College News
On the 20th Anniversary of the National Board of Public Health Examiners: It Is Long Past Time We Became a Profession
It has been nearly 25 years since Al Sommer and Mohammed Akhter called for public health to become a profession and 20 years since that call was answered with the creation of the National Board of Public Health Examiners. Since the first Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam was offered in 2008, more than 14 000 people have earned a CPH, including those with and without public health degrees from all over the world.
April 21, 2026Alumni and Development, College News, Community Health Sciences, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences
A dean with a public health prescription
For USF’s College of Public Health alum Brandon Censon, his early work in health care practice and community settings sparked a lasting commitment to public health and shaped the trajectory of his work.
April 14, 2026Alumni and Development
MCHSO symposium explores policy, systems shaping maternal and child health
The Maternal and Child Health Student Organization (MCHSO) at the USF College of Public Health (COPH) recently brought together students, faculty, community leaders and policymakers for its 17th annual symposium focused on strengthening maternal and child health systems and improving outcomes for families.
April 9, 2026Community Health Sciences
USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025
The University of South Florida has reaffirmed its position as one of the nation’s most innovative research institutions, earning a place among the top 20 public universities for producing U.S. utility patents, according to annual rankings released today by the National Academy of Inventors.
April 9, 2026Awards and Honors, Biostatistics and Data Sciences, Research and Innovation
USF research explores the rise of telehealth-prescribed stimulants
By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing In just one click, almost anything can be delivered to one’s front door. Today’s digital landscape offers countless conveniences through instant items and services, including prescription drugs.
April 9, 2026Research and Innovation
USF Health posts broad gains in new U.S. News rankings, led by Tier 1 designation for medicine
USF Health graduate programs posted broad gains in the new U.S. News & World Report rankings released today, further elevating its standing among the nation’s premier academic health centers.
April 9, 2026Awards and Honors
Global Virus Network Meeting Advances a Science-Driven Agenda for Pandemic Preparedness
World-leading virologists highlight advances in antiviral therapeutics, artificial intelligence, immunology, and global surveillance shaping how future pandemics may be detected and controlled.
April 9, 2026Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences