https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usFri, 04 Sep 2026 22:09:07 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/explore-public-health-graduate-programs-at-the-tiph-fair-in-tampa.aspxAre you considering graduate school in public health? If so, join us in Tampa for the This Is Public Health® (TIPH) Graduate School Fair.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:03:22 Explore public health graduate programs at the TIPH Fair in TampaAre you considering graduate school in public health? If so, join us in Tampa for the This Is Public Health® (TIPH) Graduate School Fair.TIPH graduate school fairhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/explore-public-health-graduate-programs-at-the-tiph-fair-in-tampa.aspxCollege Newshttps://view.advance.usf.edu/?vawpToken=W7GYQ4EG66YUVJAC6YLA53WWGA.120046%26utm_campaign=MarketingCloudADV%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=COPH+Fall+newsletter+Aug+2026%26utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fview.advance.usf.edu%2f%3fvawpToken%3d%%tokenized_vawp_metadata%%The USF College of Public Health Alumni Newsletter for Fall 2026.External ArticleMon, 24 Aug 2026 10:43:53 USF College of Public Health Alumni News Fall 2026The USF College of Public Health Alumni Newsletter for Fall 2026.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://view.advance.usf.edu/?vawpToken=W7GYQ4EG66YUVJAC6YLA53WWGA.120046%26utm_campaign=MarketingCloudADV%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=COPH+Fall+newsletter+Aug+2026%26utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fview.advance.usf.edu%2f%3fvawpToken%3d%%tokenized_vawp_metadata%%Alumni and Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/incoming-class-fall-26.aspxThis fall, the USF College of Public Health (COPH) welcomes 653 new students as part of the incoming Class of 2026. Bringing diverse backgrounds, experiences and goals, these students share a common commitment to making a difference in public health.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthMon, 24 Aug 2026 10:21:14 Incoming class of 2026This fall, the USF College of Public Health (COPH) welcomes 653 new students as part of the incoming Class of 2026. Bringing diverse backgrounds, experiences and goals, these students share a common commitment to making a difference in public health.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/incoming-class-fall-26.aspxStudent Lifehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/fpha-alumni.aspxOrlando-area alumni and friends of the USF College of Public Health had two opportunities to connect during the week of the Florida Public Health Association (FPHA) Conference.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthMon, 24 Aug 2026 10:02:39 Orlando alumni stay connected around FPHA conferenceOrlando-area alumni and friends of the USF College of Public Health had two opportunities to connect during the week of the Florida Public Health Association (FPHA) Conference.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/fpha-alumni.aspxAlumni and Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/thomas-bernard-retires-after-nearly-four-decades-of-service-to-occupational-health-and-safety.aspxAfter 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.Caitlin KeoughMon, 24 Aug 2026 09:30:00 Dr. Thomas Bernard retires after nearly four decades of service to occupational health and safetyAfter 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.manhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/thomas-bernard-retires-after-nearly-four-decades-of-service-to-occupational-health-and-safety.aspxCollege News,Health Policy and Systems ManagementDonna Petersen,Natalie Preston,Nolan Kimball,Sunshine ERC,Thomas Bernardhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/donations-help-harrell-center-support-victims-of-family-violence.aspxThe 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.Kurt LoftMon, 24 Aug 2026 08:59:43 Donations help USF’s Harrell Center support victims of family violenceThe 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.purple ribbonhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/donations-help-harrell-center-support-victims-of-family-violence.aspxCollege News,Community Health SciencesAbraham Salinas,James and Jennifer Harrell Center for the Study of Family Violence,Martha Coulter,Meredith Harrell,The Spring Of Tampa Bayhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-welcomes-hires-and-celebrates-transitions.aspxThe COPH welcomed several new faculty and staff members this summer while also celebrating members of the COPH community who stepped into new roles. Caitlin KeoughTue, 18 Aug 2026 10:14:24 New faces, new roles: COPH welcomes hires and celebrates transitionsThe COPH welcomed several new faculty and staff members this summer while also celebrating members of the COPH community who stepped into new roles. faceshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-welcomes-hires-and-celebrates-transitions.aspxCollege News,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health SciencesAngie Lillard,Champaigne Spivey,DISTA,Derek Wildman,Educational Technology and Assessment,Harshita Sharma,Ifra Hassan,James Welch,Kimberly Taylor,Mario Vargas,Noah Satherhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-researchers-draw-new-battle-lines-in-war-against-malaria.aspxMalaria, a vector-borne infectious disease that kills more than 600,000 people each year, has an uncanny ability to slip through the cracks of health care systems in many countries around the world. How so many of its infections evade routine surveillance is a question that Rihana Aydin seeks to answer.Kurt LoftMon, 10 Aug 2026 10:27:20 USF researchers draw new battle lines in war against malariaMalaria, a vector-borne infectious disease that kills more than 600,000 people each year, has an uncanny ability to slip through the cracks of health care systems in many countries around the world. How so many of its infections evade routine surveillance is a question that Rihana Aydin seeks to answer.womanhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-researchers-draw-new-battle-lines-in-war-against-malaria.aspxEpidemiology,Research and InnovationGillian Stresman,Rihana Aydinhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/after-decades-of-advancing-quantitative-methods-and-mentoring-students-jason-beckstead-retires.aspxAfter 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.Caitlin KeoughFri, 07 Aug 2026 15:25:26 After decades of advancing quantitative methods and mentoring students, Dr. Jason Beckstead retires from USFAfter 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.manhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/after-decades-of-advancing-quantitative-methods-and-mentoring-students-jason-beckstead-retires.aspxCollege News,Community Health SciencesAmy Stuart,Center for Social Marketing,Donna Petersen,Ellen Daley,Jason Beckstead,Mahmooda Khaliq Pashahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-office-of-graduate-studies.aspxThe 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.External ArticleThu, 06 Aug 2026 10:51:45 USF names new dean for the Office of Graduate StudiesThe 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-office-of-graduate-studies.aspxAwards and Honors,College News,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health SciencesDerek Wildmanhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/uncovering-the-hidden-impacts-of-a-hurricane-on-food-supply.aspx?utm_source=usfhealth_home%26utm_medium=image-link%26utm_content=small_image%26utm_campaign=health%20homeWhen Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck in 2024, the storms not only left behind a trail of destruction but also exposed an often-overlooked challenge for local emergency responders: How hurricanes can disrupt the food system and make it harder for residents to access it when they need it most.External ArticleThu, 06 Aug 2026 10:48:13 Uncovering the hidden impacts of a hurricane on food supplyWhen Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck in 2024, the storms not only left behind a trail of destruction but also exposed an often-overlooked challenge for local emergency responders: How hurricanes can disrupt the food system and make it harder for residents to access it when they need it most.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/uncovering-the-hidden-impacts-of-a-hurricane-on-food-supply.aspx?utm_source=usfhealth_home%26utm_medium=image-link%26utm_content=small_image%26utm_campaign=health%20homeAlumni and Development,Research and InnovationElizabeth Dunnhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/martin-global-research-faculty-spotlight.aspxThe house sparrow is so common that most people hardly notice it. But for Dr. Lynn "Marty" Martin, the small brown bird has become the center of a global scientific collaboration spanning numerous countries and offering new insights into how animals - and perhaps humans - adapt to changing environments.External ArticleThu, 06 Aug 2026 10:40:52 Getting out into the natural world:” Professor Lynn Martin on biology, mentorship and global research collaborationThe house sparrow is so common that most people hardly notice it. But for Dr. Lynn "Marty" Martin, the small brown bird has become the center of a global scientific collaboration spanning numerous countries and offering new insights into how animals - and perhaps humans - adapt to changing environments.birdhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/martin-global-research-faculty-spotlight.aspxGlobal - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Research and InnovationLynn Martin