https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usWed, 19 Aug 2026 05:02:49 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-names-new-academic-and-research-leaders.aspxThe COPH is welcoming several leadership transitions this summer as faculty members take on new roles across the college and USF Health. The appointments recognize years of service to the college while supporting its continued focus on education, research, faculty development and community engagement.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:43:06 COPH names new academic and research leadersThe COPH is welcoming several leadership transitions this summer as faculty members take on new roles across the college and USF Health. The appointments recognize years of service to the college while supporting its continued focus on education, research, faculty development and community engagement.buildinghttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-names-new-academic-and-research-leaders.aspxBiostatistics and Data Sciences,College News,Community Health Sciences,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Sten VermundCenter for Leadership in Public Health Practice,Ellen Daley,Jaime Corvin,Janice Zgibor,Tim Henkel,Tricia Penniecookhttps://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/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 Vermund