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Explore public health graduate programs at the TIPH Fair in Tampa
Are you considering graduate school in public health? If so, join us in Tampa for the This Is Public Health® (TIPH) Graduate School Fair.
August 24, 2026College News
Dr. Thomas Bernard retires after nearly four decades of service to occupational health and safety
After nearly four decades of teaching, research and service at the USF College of Public Health (COPH), Dr. Thomas Bernard, professor in the Department of Health Policy and Systems Management, will retire Aug. 31.
August 24, 2026College News, Health Policy and Systems Management
Donations help USF’s Harrell Center support victims of family violence
The USF College of Public Health’s Harrell Center for the Study of Family Violence received a $75,000 matching gift challenge from Meredith Harrell, supporting its mission to strengthen the health care workforce’s response to family violence.
August 24, 2026College News, Community Health Sciences
New faces, new roles: COPH welcomes hires and celebrates transitions
The COPH welcomed several new faculty and staff members this summer while also celebrating members of the COPH community who stepped into new roles.
August 18, 2026College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences
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
What Floridians need to know about the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak
Dr. Kami Kim breaks down what cyclosporiasis is, how to recognize its symptoms, who is at risk and what else Floridians need to know.
July 24, 2026College News, In the Media
COPH names new academic and research leaders
The COPH is welcoming several leadership transitions this summer as faculty members take on new roles across the college and USF Health. The appointments recognize years of service to the college while supporting its continued focus on education, research, faculty development and community engagement.
July 13, 2026Biostatistics and Data Sciences, College News, Community Health Sciences, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Sten Vermund
COPH connects prospective students with ambassadors through Unibuddy
Prospective graduate students interested in the COPH now have a new way to explore academic programs and connect with members of the college community before applying.
July 13, 2026College News, Student Life
USF names new dean of the Taneja College of Pharmacy
Dr. Janice Zgibor has been appointed as the new dean of the USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy. A pharmacist and epidemiologist, Zgibor has served at USF for more than a decade and brings over 20 years of academic leadership experience to the role. She will become just the second permanent dean of the college.
June 22, 2026College News, Epidemiology
USF welcomes Dominican Republic higher education leaders to strengthen international partnerships
USF welcomed a delegation of higher education leaders from the Dominican Republic in May as part of NAFSA Partner Day, a program coordinated by USF World for international institutions attending the NAFSA Annual Conference in Orlando, Fla.
June 15, 2026College News, Community Health Sciences
USF Health expands emergency maternity care training in Florida’s rural counties
Faculty and simulation experts with USF Health are joining forces to bring high-fidelity obstetric emergency training to rural care teams in 16 counties across Florida, thanks to a new grant from the Florida Department of Health.
June 15, 2026College News