https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usWed, 16 Sep 2026 06:20:56 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-study-emphasizes-role-of-workplace-information-during-a-health-crisis.aspxDuring a public health emergency, who do people trust to deliver accurate, life-saving information – politicians, the press, the government?Kurt LoftMon, 27 Apr 2026 09:45:29 USF study emphasizes role of workplace information during a health crisisDuring a public health emergency, who do people trust to deliver accurate, life-saving information – politicians, the press, the government?Employees wearing COVID-19 masks.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-study-emphasizes-role-of-workplace-information-during-a-health-crisis.aspxHealth Policy and Systems Management,Research and Innovation,Student LifeCOVID-19,Claudia Parvanta,MPH,Taylor Dineharthttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/wright.aspxFrom Iraq to Okinawa to the USF College of Public Health (COPH), David Wright’s path to public health has been defined by service, resilience and relationships.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 20 Jun 2025 13:24:25 Still serving: a sailor’s public health missionFrom Iraq to Okinawa to the USF College of Public Health (COPH), David Wright’s path to public health has been defined by service, resilience and relationships.a headshot of a manhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/wright.aspxHealth Policy and Systems Management,Student LifeCenter for Social Marketing,David Wright,Delta Omega,MPH,Public Health Practicehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/kirby.aspxHeath Kirby knows exactly where he came from and exactly where he’s meant to be-- leading community health efforts as a proud alumna of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH).Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 09 May 2025 16:37:25 A hometown public health heroHeath Kirby knows exactly where he came from and exactly where he’s meant to be-- leading community health efforts as a proud alumna of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH).a headshot of a manhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/kirby.aspxAlumni and Development,Health Policy and Systems ManagementAlumni,Community Hub,Heath Kirby,MPH,Public Health Practicehttps://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 Sciences,Student LifeBSPH,DAHR,DrPH,Health Promotion and Behavior,MCHSO,MPH,PhD,Together After Cancerhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/alexandra-lopez-breaks-out-of-comfort-zone-to-lead-sarasota-manatee.aspxUSF Sarasota-Manatee graduate Alexandra Lopez, a biology major and student government leader, plans to earn a master’s degree from the USF College of Public Health with a concentration in nutrition and dietetics.External ArticleFri, 09 May 2025 14:42:55 With strong mind and body, Alexandra Lopez breaks out of ‘comfort zone’ to lead at USF Sarasota-ManateeUSF Sarasota-Manatee graduate Alexandra Lopez, a biology major and student government leader, plans to earn a master’s degree from the USF College of Public Health with a concentration in nutrition and dietetics.woman getting an awardhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/alexandra-lopez-breaks-out-of-comfort-zone-to-lead-sarasota-manatee.aspxCommunity Health Sciences,Student LifeAlexandra Lopez,MPH,Nutrition and Dietetics,Online MPHhttps://orise.orau.gov/cdc/profiles/sara-wolicki.html?utm_content=buffera4e0c%26utm_medium=eo_social%26utm_source=eo_linkedin%26utm_campaign=bufferDirectly out of undergrad, Sara Wolicki worked as an accountant at a Vermont ski resort. She loved working with numbers and enjoyed the time with her coworkers, but something was missing. Wolicki found that missing piece in the field of public health - epidemiology and evaluation specifically - and never turned back. She received a Master of Public Health from the University of South Florida in 2015, fully transitioning from the business world to a STEM field.External ArticleMon, 28 Apr 2025 14:52:09 Health Scientist and Former ORISE Fellow Relishes Mentor RoleDirectly out of undergrad, Sara Wolicki worked as an accountant at a Vermont ski resort. She loved working with numbers and enjoyed the time with her coworkers, but something was missing. Wolicki found that missing piece in the field of public health - epidemiology and evaluation specifically - and never turned back. She received a Master of Public Health from the University of South Florida in 2015, fully transitioning from the business world to a STEM field.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://orise.orau.gov/cdc/profiles/sara-wolicki.html?utm_content=buffera4e0c%26utm_medium=eo_social%26utm_source=eo_linkedin%26utm_campaign=bufferAlumni and DevelopmentMPHhttps://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.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/ooa-artuso.aspxUSF College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Amy Artuso is the 2025 recipient of the COPH Outstanding Alumni Award, and was recognized in a ceremony during National Public Health week.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 11 Apr 2025 10:38:00 Amy Artuso receives Outstanding Alumni AwardUSF College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Amy Artuso is the 2025 recipient of the COPH Outstanding Alumni Award, and was recognized in a ceremony during National Public Health week.a person smiling https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/ooa-artuso.aspxAlumni and Development,Awards and Honors,Community Health SciencesAdvanced Practice Leadership,Amy Artuso,Community and Family Health,Delta Omega,DrPH,MPH,Outstanding Alumni Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/ihsc-mission-trip.aspxMPH student Jonathan Andreadakis recently completed a service trip with USF's International Health Service Collaborative to Medellín, Colombia. The trip, part of a long-standing collaboration between USF Health and Universidad CES, sent an interprofessional team of students to a densely populated neighborhood facing complex health challenges.Caitlin KeoughFri, 11 Apr 2025 10:18:31 MPH student brings public health passion to Colombia through IHSC medical missionMPH student Jonathan Andreadakis recently completed a service trip with USF's International Health Service Collaborative to Medellín, Colombia. The trip, part of a long-standing collaboration between USF Health and Universidad CES, sent an interprofessional team of students to a densely populated neighborhood facing complex health challenges.group of studentshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/ihsc-mission-trip.aspxCommunity Engagement,Epidemiology,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Student LifeEpidemiology,Global Health Practice,MPHhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/juliana-george.aspxJuliana George, a student-athlete at the COPH, has mastered the art of balancing the demands of being both a public health graduate student and a member of the lacrosse team. With a passion for health and wellness, George has combined her education in public health with her athletic pursuits, striving to make an impact both on and off the field.Caitlin KeoughFri, 28 Mar 2025 08:34:34 From the field to the classroom: How Juliana George scores big in public health and lacrosseJuliana George, a student-athlete at the COPH, has mastered the art of balancing the demands of being both a public health graduate student and a member of the lacrosse team. With a passion for health and wellness, George has combined her education in public health with her athletic pursuits, striving to make an impact both on and off the field.women's lacrosse team in front of fireworkshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/juliana-george.aspxGlobal - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Student LifeHealth - Safety - Environment,MPH,Online MPHhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/calvo.aspxRespiratory viruses are a major cause of early childhood illness, hospitalization and death around the world. Work by a team that includes a researcher at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) could lead to countless lives saved.KURT LOFTFri, 07 Mar 2025 11:13:41 USF researcher explores link between illness in pregnancy and cognitive development of newbornsRespiratory viruses are a major cause of early childhood illness, hospitalization and death around the world. Work by a team that includes a researcher at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) could lead to countless lives saved.3 people wearing maskshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/calvo.aspxCommunity Health Sciences,Research and InnovationArlene Calvo,MPH,Maternal and Child Health,Online MPH,Panama,Public Health Practice,Salud Latina USFhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/akahoho.aspxDelaenam Akahoho, a proud double Bull alumna of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), has charted a path from her childhood. Growing up in Okeechobee, Fla., Akahoho’s experiences with community and public health challenges have shaped her commitment to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 07 Mar 2025 10:33:06 Alumna Delaenam Akahoho's path to public healthDelaenam Akahoho, a proud double Bull alumna of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), has charted a path from her childhood. Growing up in Okeechobee, Fla., Akahoho’s experiences with community and public health challenges have shaped her commitment to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.a headshot of a womanhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/akahoho.aspxAlumni and Development,Biostatistics and Data Sciences,Community Health Sciences,EpidemiologyBSHS,Biostatistics,Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health,Delaenam Akahoho,Epidemiology,MPH,Maternal and Child Health