https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usSun, 19 Jul 2026 14:02:45 -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://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-of-the-taneja-college-of-pharmacy.aspxDr. Janice Zgibor has been appointed as the new dean of the USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy. A pharmacist and epidemiologist, Zgibor has served at USF for more than a decade and brings over 20 years of academic leadership experience to the role. She will become just the second permanent dean of the college.External ArticleMon, 22 Jun 2026 08:28:20 USF names new dean of the Taneja College of PharmacyDr. Janice Zgibor has been appointed as the new dean of the USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy. A pharmacist and epidemiologist, Zgibor has served at USF for more than a decade and brings over 20 years of academic leadership experience to the role. She will become just the second permanent dean of the college.womanhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-of-the-taneja-college-of-pharmacy.aspxCollege News,EpidemiologyJanice Zgiborhttps://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/coph-professor-and-doctoral-students-honored-at-chih-foundation-awards-ceremony.aspxDr. Janice Zgibor and several COPH doctoral students were recognized at the 2025 Chih Foundation Awards, which honor faculty and graduate students across the university for contributions to mentorship, scholarship and research.Caitlin KeoughTue, 20 Jan 2026 09:22:22 COPH professor and doctoral students honored at Chih Foundation Awards CeremonyDr. Janice Zgibor and several COPH doctoral students were recognized at the 2025 Chih Foundation Awards, which honor faculty and graduate students across the university for contributions to mentorship, scholarship and research.grouphttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-professor-and-doctoral-students-honored-at-chih-foundation-awards-ceremony.aspxAwards and HonorsJanice Zgiborhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/a-season-of-growth-coph-kicks-off-fall-2025.aspxThe start of a new school year always brings energy to campus but Fall 2025 feels especially exciting at the COPH. With more than 700 new students joining the COPH family, fresh academic programs launching and faculty stepping into new leadership roles, the college is embracing change and momentum on every front.Caitlin Keough and Liz BannonFri, 22 Aug 2025 10:14:02 A season of growth: COPH kicks off Fall 2025The start of a new school year always brings energy to campus but Fall 2025 feels especially exciting at the COPH. With more than 700 new students joining the COPH family, fresh academic programs launching and faculty stepping into new leadership roles, the college is embracing change and momentum on every front.buildinghttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/a-season-of-growth-coph-kicks-off-fall-2025.aspxCollege News,Student LifeAlison Oberne,Janice Zgibor,Juan Ramirez,Lifestyle Medicine,Rita DeBatehttps://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/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