https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usMon, 17 Aug 2026 04:08:05 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/translating-passions.aspxWhen Marcela Muñoz arrived in the U.S., she wasn't planning on pursuing public health. In fact, her journey to USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) has taken her across countries, careers and academic disciplines, each experience building on the last to shape the public health professional she is becoming today.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthMon, 03 Aug 2026 13:47:42 Translating passionsWhen Marcela Muñoz arrived in the U.S., she wasn't planning on pursuing public health. In fact, her journey to USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) has taken her across countries, careers and academic disciplines, each experience building on the last to shape the public health professional she is becoming today.Marcela Muñoz (Photo by Fredrick Coleman)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/translating-passions.aspxAlumni and Development,Community Health Sciences,Student LifeCommunity and Family Health,Dina Martinez Tyson,Health Promotion and Behavior,Heewon Gray,Maria Munoz,Salud Latina USFhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/302-graduates-crossing-the-stage-with-a-commitment-to-public-health.aspxThis summer, USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) proudly welcomes 302 graduates into its growing community of public health leaders, innovators and advocates prepared to make a difference in communities around the world.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthMon, 03 Aug 2026 11:02:10 302 graduates crossing the stage with a commitment to public healthThis summer, USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) proudly welcomes 302 graduates into its growing community of public health leaders, innovators and advocates prepared to make a difference in communities around the world.graduateshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/302-graduates-crossing-the-stage-with-a-commitment-to-public-health.aspxAlumni and Development,Student LifeArlene Calvo,Epidemiology,Global Disaster Management,Graduation,Health Sciences,Jason Salemi,Public Health Practicehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/cophs-activist-lab-makes-award-winning-connections-between-public-health-and-film.aspxThe USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Activist Lab has a new accomplishment to brag about: a Telly Award, an annual showcase of the best work created across all video streaming platforms.Abeja CastroMon, 27 Jul 2026 10:10:30 COPH’s Activist Lab makes award-winning connections between public health and filmThe USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Activist Lab has a new accomplishment to brag about: a Telly Award, an annual showcase of the best work created across all video streaming platforms.Dr. Karen Liller and Oddi Diaz pose with their Telly Award.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/cophs-activist-lab-makes-award-winning-connections-between-public-health-and-film.aspxAwards and Honors,Research and Innovation,Student LifeKaren Liller,Oddi Diaz,Telly Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-research-initiative-serves-as-springboard-for-advancing-young-careers.aspxTo reach a goal in life, a person sometimes needs to walk down the right corridor and open a door at the end.Kurt LoftMon, 27 Jul 2026 09:19:47 USF research initiative serves as springboard for advancing young careersTo reach a goal in life, a person sometimes needs to walk down the right corridor and open a door at the end.Corridor Initiative research students attending a panel.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-research-initiative-serves-as-springboard-for-advancing-young-careers.aspxCommunity Health Sciences,Research and Innovation,Student LifeAlison Oberne,Cheryl Vamos,DISTAhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-students-learn-real-life-scenarios-through-innovative-classroom-game.aspxWhat does a role-playing game have to do with improving the health of mothers and their children?Kurt LoftMon, 20 Jul 2026 11:35:19 USF students learn real-life scenarios through innovative classroom gameWhat does a role-playing game have to do with improving the health of mothers and their children?Dr Powis and Ms. Doggarahttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-students-learn-real-life-scenarios-through-innovative-classroom-game.aspxCommunity Health Sciences,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Student LifeAmber Mehmood,Richard Powishttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-student-teams-win-national-recognition-for-space-related-research.aspxIvan Martinez Diez-Muro wants to make drinking water as safe as possible aboard the International Space Station. And, the 28-year-old undergraduate student in USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) hopes a novel idea takes off.Kurt LoftMon, 20 Jul 2026 00:54:58 USF student teams win national recognition for space-related researchIvan Martinez Diez-Muro wants to make drinking water as safe as possible aboard the International Space Station. And, the 28-year-old undergraduate student in USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) hopes a novel idea takes off.Ivan and his team.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-student-teams-win-national-recognition-for-space-related-research.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student LifeHealth Sciences,Ivan Martinez Diez-Muro,National Center for Earth and Space Science Education,Student Engagement for Research and Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-connects-prospective-students-with-ambassadors-through-unibuddy.aspxProspective graduate students interested in the COPH now have a new way to explore academic programs and connect with members of the college community before applying.Caitlin KeoughMon, 13 Jul 2026 10:35:10 COPH connects prospective students with ambassadors through UnibuddyProspective graduate students interested in the COPH now have a new way to explore academic programs and connect with members of the college community before applying.chat with a coph ambassadorhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-connects-prospective-students-with-ambassadors-through-unibuddy.aspxCollege News,Student Lifehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-team-strives-to-build-stronger-networks-in-treatin-opioid-use-disorder-in-pregnancy.aspxPregnant and postpartum women with opioid use disorder (OUD) are among the most vulnerable and underserved populations in our health care system − but they can greatly benefit from a more connected system of support and treatment.Kurt LoftFri, 10 Jul 2026 11:01:25 USF team strives to build stronger networks in treating opioid use disorder in pregnancyPregnant and postpartum women with opioid use disorder (OUD) are among the most vulnerable and underserved populations in our health care system − but they can greatly benefit from a more connected system of support and treatment.A pregnant person.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-team-strives-to-build-stronger-networks-in-treatin-opioid-use-disorder-in-pregnancy.aspxAlumni and Development,Community Health Sciences,Research and Innovation,Student LifeAmandeep Ratta,Jennifer Marshallhttps://lakehealthandwellbeing.com/intern-spotlight-reflecting-on-my-practicum-experience/COPH MPH student Sarah Savage reflects on her International Applied Practice Experience with Lake Health and Wellbeing in St. Kitts and Nevis, where she supported projects focused on health accessibility and community health.External ArticleTue, 07 Jul 2026 14:41:09 Intern spotlight: Reflecting on my practicum experienceCOPH MPH student Sarah Savage reflects on her International Applied Practice Experience with Lake Health and Wellbeing in St. Kitts and Nevis, where she supported projects focused on health accessibility and community health.three girlshttps://lakehealthandwellbeing.com/intern-spotlight-reflecting-on-my-practicum-experience/Student LifeSarah Savagehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/public-health-student-stresses-need-to-improve-lactation-room-access-across-usf-campus.aspxLet’s say you’re a young mother attending classes at USF and your newborn is hungry. Where do you go to breastfeed or pump? A student researcher at the COPH hopes to make the choice more convenient by increasing the number of campus lactation stations and enhancing their access and quality.Kurt LoftTue, 07 Jul 2026 13:42:37 Public health student stresses need to improve lactation room access across USF campusLet’s say you’re a young mother attending classes at USF and your newborn is hungry. Where do you go to breastfeed or pump? A student researcher at the COPH hopes to make the choice more convenient by increasing the number of campus lactation stations and enhancing their access and quality.breast pumphttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/public-health-student-stresses-need-to-improve-lactation-room-access-across-usf-campus.aspxAlumni and Development,Community Health Sciences,Research and Innovation,Student LifeEi Ei Hmue Khin,Richard Powishttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-doctoral-student-employs-ai-in-fight-against-parasites.aspxEvery year around the world, more than 750,000 people die from parasite-borne diseases such as malaria and those linked to contaminated food and water. Doctoral student Calvin Lung wants to reduce these numbers by using artificial intelligence as a tool in fighting what scientists say could and should be preventable illnesses.Kurt LoftThu, 02 Jul 2026 00:55:05 USF doctoral student employs AI in fight against parasitesEvery year around the world, more than 750,000 people die from parasite-borne diseases such as malaria and those linked to contaminated food and water. Doctoral student Calvin Lung wants to reduce these numbers by using artificial intelligence as a tool in fighting what scientists say could and should be preventable illnesses.aphl sign with man standing behind ithttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-doctoral-student-employs-ai-in-fight-against-parasites.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student LifeCalvin Lunghttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/five-usf-students-honored-as-2026-fulbright-us-student-program-recipients.aspxFrom teaching English in Taiwan to collecting and studying oral histories in Sri Lanka, the University of South Florida’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients plan to dive deep into the cultures of their host communities during their time abroad.External ArticleMon, 22 Jun 2026 08:34:22 Five USF students honored as 2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipientsFrom teaching English in Taiwan to collecting and studying oral histories in Sri Lanka, the University of South Florida’s Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients plan to dive deep into the cultures of their host communities during their time abroad.group of womenhttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/five-usf-students-honored-as-2026-fulbright-us-student-program-recipients.aspxAlumni and Development,Awards and Honors,Student Life