https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usMon, 09 Mar 2026 01:40:00 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/end-of-year-awards-2025.aspxCOPH students and student organizations were recognized at both the USF Health Student Awards Ceremony and the USF Celebration of Leadership Awards—two key events held as part of USF Commencement Week.Caitlin KeoughFri, 09 May 2025 16:11:10 COPH students slay at 2025 USF award ceremoniesCOPH students and student organizations were recognized at both the USF Health Student Awards Ceremony and the USF Celebration of Leadership Awards—two key events held as part of USF Commencement Week.group of studentshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/end-of-year-awards-2025.aspxAwards and Honors,Community Engagement,Community Health SciencesBSPH,DAHR,DrPH,Health Promotion and Behavior,MCHSO,MPH,PhD,Together After Cancerhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/hsc.aspxEvery child deserves a positive start in life, and a team at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), along with graduates from the school, want to point young people in right direction.KURT LOFTFri, 11 Apr 2025 11:43:40 COPH and Healthy Start aim to improve the mental health of young peopleEvery child deserves a positive start in life, and a team at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), along with graduates from the school, want to point young people in right direction.people smiling with a posterhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/hsc.aspxHealth Policy and Systems Management,Research and InnovationBSPH,Health Services Research,MPH,PhD,Zachary Pruitthttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/student-veteran-and-campus-first-responders-help-save-a-life.aspxThe quick response and emergency training of health sciences student Teresa Booker, university police and first responders helped to save the life of someone having a cardiac emergency on campus.External ArticleFri, 07 Mar 2025 14:33:34 Student veteran and campus first responders help save a lifeThe quick response and emergency training of health sciences student Teresa Booker, university police and first responders helped to save the life of someone having a cardiac emergency on campus.woman in front of boathttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/student-veteran-and-campus-first-responders-help-save-a-life.aspxStudent LifeBSPHhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/barley.aspxYaMaya Barley’s journey into becoming a double Bull at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) is a story of passion, perseverance and a deep commitment to improving the well-being of communities. Originally from Rochester, N.Y., but raised in Tampa, Fla., Barley’s academic and professional path has been shaped by her desire to make a difference in public health.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthMon, 24 Feb 2025 09:26:31 Becoming a public health analystYaMaya Barley’s journey into becoming a double Bull at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) is a story of passion, perseverance and a deep commitment to improving the well-being of communities. Originally from Rochester, N.Y., but raised in Tampa, Fla., Barley’s academic and professional path has been shaped by her desire to make a difference in public health.a headshot of a womanhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/barley.aspxAlumni and Development,Community Health SciencesBSPH,Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health,MPH,Maternal and Child Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/colombo.aspxMost people run from the topic of infectious diseases. Melanie Colombo embraces it.KURT LOFTFri, 07 Feb 2025 14:42:49 USF student strives to make our world healthierMost people run from the topic of infectious diseases. Melanie Colombo embraces it.a woman smilinghttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/colombo.aspxStudent LifeBSPH,Health Scholars,ICERhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/awards.aspxEach year, the University of South Florida recognizes employees who demonstrate "above and beyond" performance excellence and uphold the core values of USF's Strategic Plan, “in pursuit of excellence,” with the Outstanding Staff Awards. This year, two teams from USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) were celebrated for their exceptional contributions to the university’s success--the Family Study Center (FSC) and the COPH Lifelong Learning Academy (LLA).Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 07 Feb 2025 13:34:35 USF honors two COPH teams for outstanding excellenceEach year, the University of South Florida recognizes employees who demonstrate "above and beyond" performance excellence and uphold the core values of USF's Strategic Plan, “in pursuit of excellence,” with the Outstanding Staff Awards. This year, two teams from USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) were celebrated for their exceptional contributions to the university’s success--the Family Study Center (FSC) and the COPH Lifelong Learning Academy (LLA).outstanding award graphichttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/awards.aspxAwards and HonorsBSPH,Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health,Lifelong Learning Academy,MPH,OSHA Training Institute Education Center,Outstanding Staff Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/walsh.aspxEmily Walsh is a recent graduate from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) with a BSPH and a double minor in women and gender studies and global studies in diversity and education.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 24 Jan 2025 14:50:55 Emily Walsh makes history as the first student awarded with the Vincent Jackson Community Champion AwardEmily Walsh is a recent graduate from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) with a BSPH and a double minor in women and gender studies and global studies in diversity and education.a headshot of a womanhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/walsh.aspxAwards and Honors,Community Health Sciences,Student LifeBSPH,Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health,MPH,Maternal and Child Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/campos.aspxOriginally from Naples, Fla., Adriana Campos is the daughter of Ecuadorian immigrant parents and a triple Bull, earning all of her degrees from the USF College of Public Health (COPH).Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthMon, 13 Jan 2025 08:16:17 A triple Bull’s path to global public health leadershipOriginally from Naples, Fla., Adriana Campos is the daughter of Ecuadorian immigrant parents and a triple Bull, earning all of her degrees from the USF College of Public Health (COPH).a headshot of a womanhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/campos.aspxAlumni and Development,Epidemiology,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health SciencesAdriana Campos,BSPH,Epidemiology,Global Health Practice,MPH,PhDhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/angel-turner.aspxFor Angel Turner, a mother of four and a bachelor’s in public health student at the COPH, education is more than just an academic pursuit—it’s a testament to resilience and determination. Born and raised in Tampa, Turner has faced numerous challenges on her journey but continues to excel both as a student and a mother.Caitlin KeoughThu, 22 Aug 2024 14:20:45 COPH student balances motherhood, career and passion for public healthFor Angel Turner, a mother of four and a bachelor’s in public health student at the COPH, education is more than just an academic pursuit—it’s a testament to resilience and determination. Born and raised in Tampa, Turner has faced numerous challenges on her journey but continues to excel both as a student and a mother.Angel Turnerhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/angel-turner.aspxStudent LifeAngel Turner,BSHS,BSPH,Black Maternal Health Week,Delta Omega,Health Scholarshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/oberne-knitting.aspxDr. Alison Oberne, director of the BSPH program at the USF College of Public Health, first got introduced to knitting while pursuing her MPH at the college.Donna CampisanoMon, 12 Feb 2024 15:23:41 COPH student, faculty hook up for mystery knittingDr. Alison Oberne, director of the BSPH program at the USF College of Public Health, first got introduced to knitting while pursuing her MPH at the college.ball of purple yarn and knitting needles and small patch of knittinghttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/oberne-knitting.aspxCollege NewsAlison Oberne,BSPH,Epidemiology,Janice Zgibor,Knitting,MPH,Rashida Jones,Stress Reductionhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/drunk-driving-and-blood-alcohol.aspxAs part of her thesis project, USF College of Public Health undergraduate student Amira Elfeel performed a literature review of articles and government resources assessing variables related to traffic accidents and alcohol consumption. She specifically looked at the antegrade and retrograde estimation of blood alcohol impairment.Donna CampisanoMon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Examining the intersection between blood-alcohol levels and impaired drivingAs part of her thesis project, USF College of Public Health undergraduate student Amira Elfeel performed a literature review of articles and government resources assessing variables related to traffic accidents and alcohol consumption. She specifically looked at the antegrade and retrograde estimation of blood alcohol impairment.car keys and beer bottle on table with spilled beer dripped in image of carhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/drunk-driving-and-blood-alcohol.aspxCollege News,Research and InnovationAlcohol,Amira Elfeel,BSPH,Drunk Driving,Judy Genshaft Honors College,Student Research,Undergraduatehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2023/coph-graduates-heroes.aspxThe USF College of Public Health (COPH) welcomed master’s and doctoral students to a graduation ceremony presented at the college to family, friends, students, faculty and staff on Dec. 8.Caitlin KeoughFri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 The COPH graduates 558 public health heroesThe USF College of Public Health (COPH) welcomed master’s and doctoral students to a graduation ceremony presented at the college to family, friends, students, faculty and staff on Dec. 8.text: graduates dressed in graduation attirehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2023/coph-graduates-heroes.aspxCollege News,Student LifeAmelia Phillips,Arabel Severe,BSHS,BSPH,Class of 2023,Donna Petersen,DrPH,Excellence in Teaching Award,Global Health Practice,Graduation,Janice Zgibor,MPH,Marlene Joannie Bewa,Patrick Rodriguez,PhD,Sarah Starr