https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usWed, 16 Sep 2026 05:51:00 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-community-shows-out-at-2026-usf-health-student-awards-ceremony.aspxStudents, faculty, staff and programs from the COPH were among those recognized for their leadership, service and impact during the 2026 USF Health Student Awards Ceremony, held April 22 at the Marshall Student Center.Caitlin KeoughMon, 27 Apr 2026 08:58:30 COPH community shows out at 2026 USF Health Student Awards CeremonyStudents, faculty, staff and programs from the COPH were among those recognized for their leadership, service and impact during the 2026 USF Health Student Awards Ceremony, held April 22 at the Marshall Student Center.awards on tablehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-community-shows-out-at-2026-usf-health-student-awards-ceremony.aspxAwards and Honors,Community Health Sciences,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Student LifeActivist Lab,Ann Joyce,Christine McGuire-Wolfe,Covering Florida,Janice Zgibor,Karen Liller,Lifelong Learning Academy,Xonjenese Jacobshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/cophs-dr-karen-liller-selected-to-serve-on-aspph-advocacy-advisory-committee.aspxThe COPH’s Dr. Karen Liller has been selected to serve on the Advocacy Advisory Committee for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).Caitlin KeoughTue, 17 Mar 2026 00:52:26 COPH’s Dr. Karen Liller selected to serve on ASPPH advisory committeeThe COPH’s Dr. Karen Liller has been selected to serve on the Advocacy Advisory Committee for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).Dr. Karen Lillerhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/cophs-dr-karen-liller-selected-to-serve-on-aspph-advocacy-advisory-committee.aspxAwards and Honors,Community Health SciencesActivist Lab,Karen Lillerhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/the-college-of-public-healths-activist-lab-helps-bring-solutions-for-those-isolated-and-lonely.aspxMost people at some point feel a temporary sense of isolation and loneliness, but others suffer a deeper, more lasting mood that affects their mental and physical health.Kurt LoftThu, 05 Mar 2026 13:46:31 The College of Public Health’s Activist Lab helps bring solutions for those isolated and lonelyMost people at some point feel a temporary sense of isolation and loneliness, but others suffer a deeper, more lasting mood that affects their mental and physical health.The Activist Lab team.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/the-college-of-public-healths-activist-lab-helps-bring-solutions-for-those-isolated-and-lonely.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research and InnovationActivist Lab,Karen Lillerhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/coph-honors-655-years-of-service-and-bids-farewell-to-two-beloved-retirees.aspxThe 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.Caitlin KeoughFri, 20 Jun 2025 00:28:40 COPH honors 655 years of service and bids farewell to two beloved retireesThe 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.a man and womanhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/coph-honors-655-years-of-service-and-bids-farewell-to-two-beloved-retirees.aspxAwards and HonorsActivist Lab,Jay Wolfson,Kay White,Sten Vermund,Thomas Bernard,donna haiduven,etienne pracht,ray harbinson,sandy millerhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/serc-activist-lab.aspxThe USF College of Public Health is strengthening its commitment to workforce well-being through collaboration between its Activist Lab and the Sunshine Education and Research Center. The partnership is helping prepare students to engage with real-world public health challenges while promoting safer, healthier working environments across Florida and the nation.Caitlin KeoughMon, 09 Jun 2025 10:29:04 USF Sunshine ERC and Activist Lab team up to elevate occupational health educationThe USF College of Public Health is strengthening its commitment to workforce well-being through collaboration between its Activist Lab and the Sunshine Education and Research Center. The partnership is helping prepare students to engage with real-world public health challenges while promoting safer, healthier working environments across Florida and the nation.group of womenhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/serc-activist-lab.aspxCollege NewsActivist Lab,Jennifer Marshall,Sunshine ERChttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/activist-lab-bootcamp-2025.aspxThe COPH Activist Lab hosted its 7th Annual Activist Lab Boot Camp, focusing on the theme, “Creating a Healthier and Safer Workforce: Be Voices for Change!” The two-day event, held in collaboration with SERC, explored occupational safety, health and wellbeing.Caitlin KeoughMon, 24 Feb 2025 08:49:41 COPH’s Activist Lab Boot Camp powers up workforce health advocatesThe COPH Activist Lab hosted its 7th Annual Activist Lab Boot Camp, focusing on the theme, “Creating a Healthier and Safer Workforce: Be Voices for Change!” The two-day event, held in collaboration with SERC, explored occupational safety, health and wellbeing.construction workers learning basic safetyhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/activist-lab-bootcamp-2025.aspxCollege News,Community EngagementActivist Lab,Sunshine ERChttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/apha-2024.aspxFrom receiving awards to making presentations to attending a spirited reception, COPH students, faculty, staff and alumni left their mark on the annual American Public Health Association Meeting and Expo.Caitlin Keough and Elizabeth BannonFri, 08 Nov 2024 14:01:42 COPH shines at APHA, showcasing expertise, climate leadership and community spiritFrom receiving awards to making presentations to attending a spirited reception, COPH students, faculty, staff and alumni left their mark on the annual American Public Health Association Meeting and Expo.three people posing in a framehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/apha-2024.aspxCollege News,Sten Vermund,Student LifeAPHA,Activist Lab,Donna Petersen,Jaime Corvin,Jay Wolfson,Karen Liller,Sten Vermundhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/sunshine-erc.aspxThe 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.Caitlin KeoughMon, 28 Oct 2024 09:41:54 Sunshine ERC reorganizes, embraces interdisciplinary approach for worker health and safetyThe 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.group of peoplehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/sunshine-erc.aspxCollege NewsActivist Lab,DrPH,Jennifer Marshall,Karen Liller,Social Marketing,Sunshine ERC,Thomas Bernardhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/adopt-a-school.aspxIn order to educate school-aged youth for future leadership roles, the COPH Activist Lab conducted a study examine the role of teaching advocacy and leadership skills to this population.Caitlin KeoughTue, 28 May 2024 09:54:35 Building leadership skills one school at a timeIn order to educate school-aged youth for future leadership roles, the COPH Activist Lab conducted a study examine the role of teaching advocacy and leadership skills to this population.group of activists teaching at a middle schoolhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/adopt-a-school.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student LifeActivist Lab,Erin Millsapps,Kanika Chandra,Karen Liller,Madison Sanders,Rolando Trejos,Truc Hohttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/end-of-year-awards.aspxCOPH faculty, staff and students were recognized at two awards ceremonies for both main campus and USF Health.Caitlin KeoughFri, 10 May 2024 10:03:57 COPH wins big at USF Health and USF awards ceremoniesCOPH faculty, staff and students were recognized at two awards ceremonies for both main campus and USF Health.group of students holding an awardhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/end-of-year-awards.aspxAwards and Honors,Student LifeActivist Lab,Amber Mehmood,Annette Strzelecki,Chinaza Munonye,Donna Petersen,Healthcare Management Student Association,Heather McDonald,MCHSO,Nupur Kothari,Somer Burke,Somtochukwu Abazu,USF Celebration of Leadership,USF Health,USF Health Shared Student Services,USF Health Student Awards Ceremony