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From dual undergrad degrees to doctoral candidate
Born and raised in Tampa, Fla, as the youngest of five children and a first-generation college student, USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Mae Horne grew up surrounded by public service. Her mother and stepfather worked as ER nurses, and her father served as a lieutenant firefighter and paramedic. When the COVID-19 pandemic placed all three on the frontlines, her appreciation for health care and public health workers deepened, along with her passion for emerging infectious diseases.
March 9, 2026Alumni and Development, Research and Innovation
HPV vaccine success in Panama reveals new questions about cervical cancer mortality
Researchers from the COPH are examining how vaccination, screening and health system factors are shaping cervical cancer trends in Panama, offering new insights into progress toward eliminating the disease.
March 6, 2026Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation
USF students engage with lawmakers at USF Day at the Capitol
Nearly 100 USF students gathered in Tallahassee to meet with state lawmakers 鈥� gaining hands-on experience with government and learning about the legislative process.
March 6, 2026Student Life
COPH faculty, students advocate for worker health during Washington, D.C. visit
Faculty from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with federal legislators and discuss priorities related to worker health and safety, highlighting the impact of federally supported occupational health programs.
March 5, 2026College News
The College of Public Health鈥檚 Activist Lab helps bring solutions for those isolated and lonely
Most 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.
March 5, 2026Community Engagement, Research and Innovation
USF researcher strives to de-bug parasitic problem in Florida
Most of us have a healthy fear of bugs, at least those for whom a nasty toxin, sting or bite can mean a trip to the hospital.
March 5, 2026Epidemiology, Research and Innovation
USF leader a first to receive prestigious public health award
Dr. Donna Petersen, former dean of the 色色研究所鈥檚鈥疌ollege of Public Health鈥�(COPH), is the first person to win a prestigious award from the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) in recognition of her legacy of leadership.
February 26, 2026Awards and Honors, Research and Innovation
USF professor feeds solutions to food insecurity
In a world where thousands of people migrate from one country to another, their safety and health are paramount. They also depend on a daily, if often problematic, staple: food.
February 26, 2026Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation
USF professor鈥檚 textbook earns national 2025 Book of the Year honor
Dr. Zachary Pruitt, professor and alumnus of the USF College of Public Health, has been named a 2025 Book of the Year Award winner by the American Journal of Nursing (AJN), earning first place in the health care administration category for his textbook, Health Services Management: Competencies and Careers.
February 26, 2026Alumni and Development, Health Policy and Systems Management
USF trio recognized as 50 Hoops Legends for leadership beyond the court
Three faculty members from the COPH have been inducted into the 50 Hoops Legends, a nationwide network recognizing leaders who use basketball as a platform for service, mentorship and community impact.
February 24, 2026Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences
Welcoming President Moez Limayem: His first week in photos
Moez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF鈥檚 ninth president with a week spent engaging with the USF community 鈥� emphasizing his excitement for the university鈥檚 future and the opportunities ahead.
February 23, 2026College News
Award-winning community air monitoring network hosted annual summit in Tampa
A community-based air quality monitoring project led by the USF College of Public Health鈥檚 Dr. Amy Stuart continued its momentum this month with its annual community summit following recent statewide recognition for its grassroots approach to environmental planning and public health.
February 23, 2026Community Health Sciences