https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usSun, 07 Jun 2026 04:37:01 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-chiles-center-synergy-highlights-student-research-policy-engagement-and-collaboration.aspxThe USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Chiles Center brought together students, faculty and community members for its 2026 Chiles Center Synergy event, showcasing research and reinforcing the role of collaboration in advancing public health.Caitlin KeoughWed, 06 May 2026 13:00:25 USF Chiles Center Synergy highlights student research, policy engagement and collaborationThe USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Chiles Center brought together students, faculty and community members for its 2026 Chiles Center Synergy event, showcasing research and reinforcing the role of collaboration in advancing public health.Donna Petersen among students working at the Chiles Centerhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-chiles-center-synergy-highlights-student-research-policy-engagement-and-collaboration.aspxCollege NewsChiles Center,Donna Petersen,Dr. Ellen Daleyhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-researcher-represents-who-collaborating-center-at-global-forum-in-france.aspxThe USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Dr. Mahmooda Khaliq Pasha recently joined global leaders in public health at the first-ever World Health Organization forum for Collaborating Centers in Lyon, France.Caitlin KeoughWed, 06 May 2026 00:27:30 COPH researcher represents WHO Collaborating Center at global forum in FranceThe USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Dr. Mahmooda Khaliq Pasha recently joined global leaders in public health at the first-ever World Health Organization forum for Collaborating Centers in Lyon, France.The USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Dr. Mahmooda Khaliq Pasha recently joined global leaders in public health at the first-ever World Health Organization forum for Collaborating Centers in Lyon, France.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-researcher-represents-who-collaborating-center-at-global-forum-in-france.aspxCollege News,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health SciencesMahmooda Khaliq Pasha,Social Marketing,Who Collaborating Center for Social Marketing and Social Changehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usfs-70-years-of-shaping-tampa-bays-economy-and-workforce.aspxFor 70 years, the University of South Florida has helped shame Tampa Bay's economy and workforce--driving innovation, developing talent, and fueling growth across the region. Today, USF generates nearly $7 billion annually in Tampa Bay, serving as a powerful engine for opportunity and a pipeline connecting students, research, and industry.External ArticleTue, 21 Apr 2026 10:09:16 USF’s 70 years of shaping Tampa Bay’s economy and workforceFor 70 years, the University of South Florida has helped shame Tampa Bay's economy and workforce--driving innovation, developing talent, and fueling growth across the region. Today, USF generates nearly $7 billion annually in Tampa Bay, serving as a powerful engine for opportunity and a pipeline connecting students, research, and industry.The Downtown Tampa skyline.https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usfs-70-years-of-shaping-tampa-bays-economy-and-workforce.aspxCollege Newshttps://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.2025.308361It has been nearly 25 years since Al Sommer and Mohammed Akhter called for public health to become a profession and 20 years since that call was answered with the creation of the National Board of Public Health Examiners. Since the first Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam was offered in 2008, more than 14 000 people have earned a CPH, including those with and without public health degrees from all over the world.External ArticleTue, 21 Apr 2026 10:02:48 On the 20th Anniversary of the National Board of Public Health Examiners: It Is Long Past Time We Became a ProfessionIt has been nearly 25 years since Al Sommer and Mohammed Akhter called for public health to become a profession and 20 years since that call was answered with the creation of the National Board of Public Health Examiners. Since the first Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam was offered in 2008, more than 14 000 people have earned a CPH, including those with and without public health degrees from all over the world.The "THIS IS PUBLIC HEALTH" logo.https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.2025.308361Alumni and Development,College News,Community Health Sciences,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health SciencesDonna Petersen,Jaime Corvinhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-college-of-public-health-ranked-best-in-florida-by-us-news-world-report.aspxThe University of South Florida’s public health degree program is the highest ranked in Florida by U.S. News & World Report, acknowleding the academic commitment to preparing students for a career in the health sciences.Kurt LoftTue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 USF College of Public Health ranked best in Florida by U.S. News & World ReportThe University of South Florida’s public health degree program is the highest ranked in Florida by U.S. News & World Report, acknowleding the academic commitment to preparing students for a career in the health sciences.COPH buildinghttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-college-of-public-health-ranked-best-in-florida-by-us-news-world-report.aspxCollege News,Sten Vermundhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxThe GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership that positions USF Health as the permanent home of GVN’s global scientific network and expands its capacity to coordinate research, surveillance and response to emerging viral threats.External ArticleTue, 17 Mar 2026 15:03:10 Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at University of South FloridaThe GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership that positions USF Health as the permanent home of GVN’s global scientific network and expands its capacity to coordinate research, surveillance and response to emerging viral threats.group cutting ribbonhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxCollege News,Sten VermundGlobal Virus Networkhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxResearch funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of USF’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.External ArticleTue, 17 Mar 2026 14:59:24 USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standingResearch funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of USF’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.two men and a machinehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxCollege News,Research and Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-faculty-students-advocate-for-worker-health-during-washington-dc-visit.aspxFaculty from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with federal legislators and discuss priorities related to worker health and safety, highlighting the impact of federally supported occupational health programs.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:21:55 COPH faculty, students advocate for worker health during Washington, D.C. visitFaculty from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with federal legislators and discuss priorities related to worker health and safety, highlighting the impact of federally supported occupational health programs.A group of COPH scientists in front of the White House.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-faculty-students-advocate-for-worker-health-during-washington-dc-visit.aspxCollege News,Community Health SciencesHealth - Safety - Environment,Jennifer Marshall,Sunshine ERChttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-day-in-photos.aspxMoez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF’s ninth president with a week spent engaging with the USF community – emphasizing his excitement for the university’s future and the opportunities ahead.External ArticleMon, 23 Feb 2026 15:24:32 Welcoming President Moez Limayem: His first week in photosMoez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF’s ninth president with a week spent engaging with the USF community – emphasizing his excitement for the university’s future and the opportunities ahead.man talking to studentshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-day-in-photos.aspxCollege Newshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/vaccine-research-team-joins-the-coph.aspxA vaccine research team specializing in antibody-mediated immunity and infectious disease prevention has joined the USF College of Public Health, strengthening the college’s work in global health and translational immunology.Caitlin KeoughMon, 23 Feb 2026 15:02:58 Vaccine research team joins the COPHA vaccine research team specializing in antibody-mediated immunity and infectious disease prevention has joined the USF College of Public Health, strengthening the college’s work in global health and translational immunology.virushttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/vaccine-research-team-joins-the-coph.aspxCollege News,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health SciencesNoah Satherhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxThe Fulbright Program is again recognizing the University of South Florida as one of the nation’s colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. This is the 10th time USF has made the coveted and prestigious list since 2015.External ArticleMon, 09 Feb 2026 10:04:04 USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright ScholarsThe Fulbright Program is again recognizing the University of South Florida as one of the nation’s colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. This is the 10th time USF has made the coveted and prestigious list since 2015.A group of Fulbright Scholars from USF.https://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxAwards and Honors,College Newshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/nolan-kimball-to-retire-after-more-than-26-years-of-service-to-usf-college-of-public-health.aspxNolan Kimball recently retired from the University of South Florida College of Public Health (COPH), marking the start of a new chapter following a career devoted to supporting faculty, strengthening academic operations and continuing her family’s long affiliation with USF.Caitlin KeoughMon, 26 Jan 2026 15:30:10 Nolan Kimball concludes her COPH career, opens a new chapterNolan Kimball recently retired from the University of South Florida College of Public Health (COPH), marking the start of a new chapter following a career devoted to supporting faculty, strengthening academic operations and continuing her family’s long affiliation with USF.Nolan Kimball sitting at her desk in the COPH.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/nolan-kimball-to-retire-after-more-than-26-years-of-service-to-usf-college-of-public-health.aspxCollege News,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences