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Explore public health graduate programs at the TIPH Fair in Tampa
Are you considering graduate school in public health? If so, join us in Tampa for the This Is Public Health庐 (TIPH) Graduate School Fair.
September 29, 2026College News
USF program expands health research training for Spanish-speaking professionals
Spanish-speaking health professionals looking to strengthen their research skills can do so entirely in Spanish through the COPH Diplomado en Investigaci贸n en Salud.
September 25, 2026College News
An MCH scholar鈥檚 road forward
USF鈥檚 College of Public Health alumna Morgan Brown has built her career around using data and evidence to advance maternal and child health, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world.
September 25, 2026Alumni and Development
USF cancer research gets shot in the arm with $6 million in state awards
The 熊猫AV免费 and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute expect to be better equipped to study and treat cancer thanks to $6 million divided among three awards from the Florida Department of Health. Some of the money will help consolidate oncology efforts onto a single, more effective platform.
September 25, 2026Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation, Sten Vermund
Eckerd College students have a new pathway to continue their public health education at USF. Through a new partnership, eligible Eckerd students can receive automatic admission to the COPH鈥檚 master of public health program.
September 25, 2026College News
Dengue in Tampa Bay: What should residents know?
USF Health experts explain how dengue spreads, symptoms to watch for, how Tampa Bay residents can prevent mosquito bites and what researchers are learning about dengue in Florida.
September 25, 2026Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation, Sten Vermund
USF Health researchers identify promising vaccine target in malaria parasite
USF Health researchers have identified a previously unknown weakness in Plasmodium vivax, a malaria parasite that infects millions worldwide, paving the way for the development of a potential new vaccine.
September 25, 2026Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation
SHARP: A Commitment to Employee Well-Being and Safety Excellence
SHARP highlights small employers with outstanding safety and health management systems, recognizing their commitment to employee well-being, injury prevention, and continuous workplace safety improvement.
September 18, 2026USF SafetyFlorida
Protecting New Workers by Building Heat Tolerance
This article highlights the importance of gradually acclimatizing new and returning workers to hot environments to reduce the risk of heat-related illness and improve workplace safety.
September 18, 2026USF SafetyFlorida
USF students shine in presentations at state-wide public health conference
Students and faculty from the COPH made a strong impression with their ideas about the future at the 2026 Florida Public Health Association Educational Conference in Orlando, which featured the theme 鈥淐ommitting to Excellence Through Collaborations and Continuity.鈥�
September 8, 2026Community Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Research and Innovation, Student Life
USF students present the case for healthier diets in underserved communities
A team of students from the COPH and Judy Genshaft Honors College offered plenty to digest at an international conference on nutrition science, where topics ranged from ultra-processed foods to obesity medications.
September 8, 2026Community Health Sciences, Student Life
USF鈥檚 Dr. Heewon Gray receives mid-career award for contributions to nutrition education and behavioral science
Dr. Heewon Gray, associate professor at the COPH, received the Mid-Career Professional Achievement Award from the Nutrition Education and Behavioral Science Research Interest Section of the American Society for Nutrition, recognizing her contributions to research, teaching, mentorship and leadership in the field.
September 8, 2026Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences