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Finds purpose in community-engaged epidemiology
For Dr. Malinee Neelamegam, public health is about more than data. It is about the people behind it, the communities that inspire change and ensuring their voices are heard. A graduate of the USF College of Public Health (COPH), Neelamegam has built an academic career focused on healthy aging, brain health and health disparities while creating opportunities for communities to share their knowledge and shape research.
October 23, 2026Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors, Epidemiology
COPH Outstanding Alumni Award winner Aditi Desai created a career of passion and pivots
USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Aditi Desai joined a growing list of alumni recognized for their exceptional service and dedication to public health. She was one of two awarded a 2026 COPH Outstanding Alumni Award, presented on October 15 as part of the COPH Award and Recognition Ceremony.
October 23, 2026Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences
Celebrating the impact of scholarships at the COPH
The USF College of Public Health (COPH) welcomed scholarship supporters and student recipients to its inaugural Scholarship Reception on Wednesday, Oct. 7, celebrating the generosity that helps students pursue their education and prepare to make a difference in communities around the world.
October 23, 2026Awards and Honors, Student Life
COPH shines a spotlight on excellence at inaugural awards ceremony
The COPH rolled out the red carpet for its faculty, staff, students and alumni during its inaugural Awards and Recognition Ceremony on Oct. 15, celebrating the people whose dedication, leadership and achievements continue to shape the future of public health.
October 20, 2026Awards and Honors, College News, Sten Vermund
Dean Vermund celebrates a year of growth and achievement in annual State of the College Address
There was plenty to celebrate at the COPH as Dean Sten Vermund highlighted a year of remarkable growth, achievements and new opportunities during the annual State of the College Address.
October 9, 2026Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors, College News, Research and Innovation, Sten Vermund, Student Life
Dr. Claudia Parvanta honored for career advancing health communication
For the COPH's Dr. Claudia Parvanta, receiving the 2026 Vicki Freimuth Award for Excellence in Health Communication was more than a recognition of her career, it honored the legacy of a colleague she knew well.
October 7, 2026Awards and Honors, Health Policy and Systems Management
USF’s Dr. Heewon Gray receives mid-career award for contributions to nutrition education and behavioral science
Dr. Heewon Gray, associate professor at the COPH, received the Mid-Career Professional Achievement Award from the Nutrition Education and Behavioral Science Research Interest Section of the American Society for Nutrition, recognizing her contributions to research, teaching, mentorship and leadership in the field.
September 8, 2026Awards and Honors, 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
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 genetic counseling program director receives FLAGC Impact Award
The COPH's Dr. Deborah Cragun, professor and director of the USF Genetic Counseling Program, has received the Impact Award from the Florida Association of Genetic Counselors.
July 13, 2026Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences
Five USF students honored as 2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients
From teaching English in Taiwan to collecting and studying oral histories in Sri Lanka, the University of South Florida’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients plan to dive deep into the cultures of their host communities during their time abroad.
June 22, 2026Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors, Student Life
USF health care management students earn third place in regional case competition
A team of students from the COPH's health care management programs earned third place in the 2026 Healthcare Leader Development Case Competition, hosted by the American College of Healthcare Executives of South Florida.
June 8, 2026Awards and Honors, Health Policy and Systems Management, Student Life