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USF Sunshine ERC and Activist Lab team up to elevate occupational health education
The USF College of Public Health is strengthening its commitment to workforce well-being through collaboration between its Activist Lab and the Sunshine Education and Research Center. The partnership is helping prepare students to engage with real-world public health challenges while promoting safer, healthier working environments across Florida and the nation.
June 9, 2025College News
In January, Dr. Sten Vermund joined the university as dean of the College of Public Health, as well as Distinguished University Health Professor and senior associate vice president of USF Health. Also the chief medical officer of the Global Virus Network, he brings four decades of infectious disease epidemiology and prevention experience to his new role. Here are six facts to help you get to know Dean Vermund.
June 6, 2025College News, Sten Vermund
The Global Virus Network convened top virologists, epidemiologists, public health experts and government officials for the 2025 GVN Regional Meeting: Caribbean and Latin America in Kingston, Jamaica held May 1-2, 2025.
May 27, 2025College News
In memory of Dr. Paul Leaverton
Founding faculty Dr. Paul Emmett Leaverton passed away peacefully with his beloved wife, Su, by his side on April 25, 2025, in Tampa, Fla.
May 9, 2025College News
USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay鈥檚 tech talent
Launching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond. In the USF College of Public Health, AI-powered drones are tracking mosquitoes carrying deadly diseases in real time.
May 9, 2025College News
A night to remember: Celebrating 40 years of the COPH
The USF College of Public Health's Ruby Anniversary Celebration was a night to remember, filled with joy, reflection and a shared commitment to public health. Whether you joined us in person or were with us in spirit, we want to share the highlights of this 40th anniversary milestone event with you.鈥�
April 28, 2025College News
At the height of the pandemic, two programs launched to connect people across generations. Five years later, Health Buddies and TelePals have connected hundreds of older adults with USF students, reducing loneliness and increasing access to health information.
April 28, 2025College News, Community Engagement
National spotlight shines on award-winning Florida physician
A family medical doctor honored by USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) for her philanthropic work has accepted a prominent position in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in Washington, D.C.
April 28, 2025College News
USF SafetyFlorida recognized as Tampa declares occupational safety day
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor has designated April 28 as Occupational Safety and Health Day, aligning the city with the internationally recognized World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The designation also acknowledges the ongoing efforts of the USF SafetyFlorida Consultation Program.
April 28, 2025Awards and Honors, College News, USF SafetyFlorida
USF COPH ranked top public health school in Florida by U.S. News & World Report
The 色色研究所 has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report. With standout programs, USF continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.
April 11, 2025Awards and Honors, College News
USF prepares disease specialists to level up
Recognizing the need to enhance training for disease intervention specialists, the Florida Department of Health has partnered with the COPH to launch the Disease Intervention Specialist Training Academy.
March 28, 2025College News, Community Health Sciences, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences
It starts here: Your guide to NPHW at the COPH!
The COPH is part of a national effort to create the healthiest nation in one generation. USF Bulls and members of the local community are invited to join the movement and get involved today!
March 25, 2025College News, Community Engagement