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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
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
Open enrollment to marketplace insurance is soon, here are the changes you should know
Nov. 1 marks the start of open enrollment for marketplace plans and the Covering Florida Navigator Program is urging consumers to prepare.
October 24, 2025College News
USF dietetics students gain global experience addressing malnutrition in Ghana
In July, COPH dietetics students traveled to Accra, Ghana, for an intensive, hands-on global health experience focused on combating malnutrition.
October 10, 2025College News, Student Life
Dean Vermund delivers first State of the College Address, highlighting people, passion and potential
The COPH community gathered on Sept. 26 for the 2025 State of the College Address—Dean Sten H. Vermund’s first since joining the college. Speaking to faculty, staff, students and alumni, Vermund reflected on the college’s accomplishments, recognized outstanding contributors and outlined strategic priorities for the year ahead.
October 10, 2025College News, Sten Vermund
USF climbs to its highest position ever in U.S. News rankings
The University of South Florida has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. USF is No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year. USF also rose to No. 43 among public universities, up two spots from last year, and inside the top 50 for the seventh year in a row.
October 10, 2025College News
Dean Sten Vermund earns CPH certification, reinforcing the value of professional standards in public health
The University of South Florida is home to the highest-ranked public health degree program in Florida (U.S. News and World Report, 2025). The university is also home to a new Certification in Public Health (CPH) recipient Dr. Sten Vermund.
October 8, 2025College News, Sten Vermund
The COPH shines at 2025 FPHA Conference
Faculty, students and alumni from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) were honored for their leadership, service and scholarship at the 2025 Florida Public Health Association (FPHA) Annual Educational Conference in Kissimmee in July.
September 19, 2025Awards and Honors, College News
COPH goes national: Shaping the conversation at APHA
Faculty, staff, students and alumni from the USF College of Public Health will gather in Washington, Nov. 2–5 for the American Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting and Expo.
September 19, 2025College News
USF Honors College Strengthens 9-Year Partnership with Kerolle Initiative in Dominican Republic
The Judy Genshaft Honors College continues to build on a decade-long partnership with the Kerolle Initiative in the Dominican Republic, a local non-profit pop-up clinic that brings medical care and health education to rural populations. This year, Honors students expanded research beyond the trip, and the college recognized Dr. Reginald Kerolle as an official Honors “graduate.”
September 17, 2025College News
Celebrating 20 years of USF Health: 20 things to know
Twenty years ago, USF Health was launched as a bold commitment to improving the full spectrum of health. Out of this vision, USF Health was born.
September 5, 2025College News
Global Virus Network launches first-ever “Global Guardians” youth camp to prepare the next generation of virus hunters
The Global Virus Network (GVN), in partnership with the USF Youth Experiences and Hillsborough County Public Schools STEM Department, recently concluded its inaugural “Global Guardians: Youth for Pandemic Preparedness” summer camp, an immersive, hands-on experience that brought together some of Tampa’s brightest high school students with internationally renowned virologists, public health experts and scientists.
September 5, 2025College News