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USF student gets to the heart of obesity
One in three Americans are overweight, which has created a crisis of life-threatening complications from obesity, such as high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and cardiac disease.
March 24, 2025Research and Innovation
Alumna Delaenam Akahoho's path to public health
Delaenam Akahoho, a proud double Bull alumna of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), has charted a path from her childhood. Growing up in Okeechobee, Fla., Akahoho’s experiences with community and public health challenges have shaped her commitment to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
March 7, 2025Alumni and Development, Biostatistics and Data Sciences, Community Health Sciences, Epidemiology
First-year students explore careers in the community
As a health sciences major hoping to become a physical therapist, Tongta Vachara knew it would be challenging to gain professional experience. So, when she heard about the Innovation Scholars Career Exploration Program, she immediately signed up.
January 10, 2025Student Life
COPH student balances motherhood, career and passion for public health
For Angel Turner, a mother of four and a bachelor’s in public health student at the COPH, education is more than just an academic pursuit—it’s a testament to resilience and determination. Born and raised in Tampa, Turner has faced numerous challenges on her journey but continues to excel both as a student and a mother.
August 22, 2024Student Life
The COPH graduates 558 public health heroes
The USF College of Public Health (COPH) welcomed master’s and doctoral students to a graduation ceremony presented at the college to family, friends, students, faculty and staff on Dec. 8.
December 8, 2023College News, Student Life