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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
Public health is in the air
Born and raised in Tallahassee, Fla., David Krause’s journey to USF’s College of Public Health has been shaped by military service, scientific curiosity and a career-long focus on protecting people from hazards they often can’t see.
February 6, 2026Alumni and Development, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences
Turning an internship into a career
For Danielle DeNofrio, public health became a calling while discovering how health extends far beyond the walls of a clinic, which was a realization that ultimately led her to USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), and her first professional job in public health at the Global Virus Network (GVN), with international headquarters at USF.
January 27, 2026Alumni and Development, Epidemiology
USF team promotes effective method for disinfecting emergency vehicles from airborne pathogens
Imagine you’re a paramedic assigned to an ambulance, working face-to-face with sick people, some carrying an infectious disease. Would you be worried about falling ill yourself? Just as important, how do first responders stay healthy in otherwise unhealthy places?
January 16, 2026Alumni and Development
Protecting the herd from threats
Rob Marlowe has built a career at the intersection of preparation, protection and community engagement. As an emergency coordinator for the University of South Florida Department of Emergency Management, he spends his days teaching, planning and helping the campus community navigate the realities of modern-day threats.
January 16, 2026Alumni and Development
Health beyond hospital walls
For Dr. Aihinoria Olisa, the journey from Nigeria to USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) was both personal and purposeful.
December 2, 2025Alumni and Development, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences
Converting an internship to fellowship
Rajkotwala graduated from the COPH in May with a bachelor of science in public health, a concentration in global health and minors in environmental health and infection control. She credits faculty at the COPH with nurturing her interests. It was also at COPH where she first heard about the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) internship.
November 20, 2025Alumni and Development
COPH goes national: Bulls lead the conversation at APHA 2025
The COPH took center stage at the 2025 American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting & Expo, held Nov. 2–5 in Washington, D.C. Faculty, staff, students and alumni from the college gathered alongside thousands of professionals from across the nation to advance the year’s theme, “Making the Public’s Health a National Priority.”
November 7, 2025Alumni and Development, College News, Student Life
USF team equates a well-trained workforce with a healthier public
The COPH's Disease Intervention Specialist Training Academy (DISTA) addresses workforce development challenges while equipping people with the skills that ultimately can save lives.
November 6, 2025Alumni and Development, Epidemiology, Research and Innovation
First-gen student has an award winning fall
Rihana Aydin is making a splash with her accomplishments. The first-generation college student earned a master of public health in epidemiology and is currently pursuing a PhD in public health with a concentration in epidemiology, both from USF’s College of Public Health (COPH).
November 6, 2025Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors
A legacy of dedication and data
After nearly three decades of service to the USF College of Public Health (COPH), David (Dave) Hogeboom is closing one meaningful chapter and beginning a new adventure. His official retirement date is November 20, but his impact on the college will long outlast his final day on campus.
November 6, 2025Alumni and Development, College News
COPHers are forever green and gold
The USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumni community showed their Bull pride during a week packed with energy, connection and celebration as part of USF’s 61st Homecoming. The COPH community came together to make memories and celebrate what it means to be a Bull.
October 24, 2025Alumni and Development, Student Life