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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

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COPH honors 655 years of service and bids farewell to two beloved retirees

The COPH celebrated more than just years of service at its 2024–2025 Length of Service Awards ceremony, it honored a legacy of dedication, innovation and community impact that spans four decades. The event marked a meaningful moment in the college’s 40th anniversary year, highlighting the people whose contributions have shaped its past and continue to inspire its future.

June 20, 2025Awards and Honors

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Sunshine ERC reorganizes, embraces interdisciplinary approach for worker health and safety

The COPH's Sunshine Education and Research Center has undergone a reorganization, reflecting a shift towards a more interdisciplinary approach in the field of occupational safety, health and wellness.

October 28, 2024College News

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