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Danielle DeNofrio smiling in a blazer.

Turning an internship into a career

For Danielle DeNofrio, public health became a calling while discovering how health extends far beyond the walls of a clinic, which was a realization that ultimately led her to USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), and her first professional job in public health at the Global Virus Network (GVN), with international headquarters at USF.

January 27, 2026Alumni and Development, Epidemiology

Dina Martinez Tyson and a group of 20 students with hosts from the Dominican Republic.

Public health professor Dina Martinez Tyson leads USF Honors students on service trip to the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic has become a special place for many ɫɫÑо¿Ëù Judy Genshaft Honors College faculty, staff and students. The service-learning trip has run for more than a decade and has impacted the lives of hundreds of students who have provided hands-on health care support and education to communities across the country.

January 27, 2026Student Life

Russell Kirby smiling in a Hawaiian shirt.

USF researcher outlines improvements in birth defects registries

A child born with a serious birth defect can face challenges throughout life, and a ɫɫÑо¿Ëù researcher wants to employ better methods to track trends and identify health issues before they become life threatening.

January 26, 2026Research and Innovation

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COPH welcomes new leaders and staff for start of academic year

As the spring semester begins, the ɫɫÑо¿Ëù College of Public Health (COPH) is welcoming new leadership and faculty and staff whose expertise will support teaching, research and service across the college and the state.

January 26, 2026College News

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Label It or Risk It: Why Hazard Communication Matters

This article highlights the critical importance of proper chemical labeling in preventing injuries and ensuring compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard.

January 22, 2026USF SafetyFlorida

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Building a Strong Safety Culture: More Than Compliance

A strong safety culture goes beyond compliance, emphasizing trust, personal accountability, and proactive training so employees understand their risks, take ownership of safe practices, and stay protected long after oversight leaves the room.

January 22, 2026USF SafetyFlorida

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Health & Safety Management Systems as a Strategic Necessity

This article explains why a robust Health & Safety Management System has become a strategic necessity amid reduced regulatory oversight, highlighting how proactive internal safety practices protect workers, strengthen operations, and build organizational resilience.

January 22, 2026USF SafetyFlorida

USF Morsani College of Medicine Dean Charly Lockwood, Janelle Hanson and USF President Rhea Law at the USF Outstanding Staff Awards ceremony

Janelle Hanson named USF Outstanding Staff Award winner, selected as USF’s Staff Member of the Year

Janelle Hanson, an administrative specialist in the ɫɫÑо¿Ëù College of Public Health (COPH), has been named a 2025 USF Outstanding Staff Award recipient and selected as the university’s overall Staff Member of the Year.

January 22, 2026Awards and Honors

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USF student Gabriella Niedbala named 2025 Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough Scholarship recipient

Gabriella Niedbala, a ɫɫÑо¿Ëù College of Public Health student pursuing a bachelor of science in health sciences with dual concentrations in aging sciences and health care administration, has been named one of two recipients of the 2025 Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough Scholarship.

January 22, 2026Awards and Honors, Community Engagement

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USF celebrates 70th anniversary in 2026 with year-long campaign honoring its history, focusing on the future

The ɫɫÑо¿Ëù is marking the 70th anniversary of its founding with a celebration that kicks off this month and runs throughout 2026, highlighting USF’s transformation into a nationally recognized, top-ranked public research university.

January 22, 2026Awards and Honors, College News

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COPH professor and doctoral students honored at Chih Foundation Awards Ceremony

Dr. 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.

January 20, 2026Awards and Honors

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Dr. Mayumi Yamamoto honored with USF Global Leadership Award

Last December’s fall commencement ceremonies recognized four distinguished individuals whose work has strengthened the college, the university and its global impact — including Dr. Mayumi Yamamoto, who received the USF Global Leadership Award.

January 20, 2026Awards and Honors

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