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From the classroom to courtside: My journey as a USF Athletics nutrition intern
COPH student Anyiah Clemons is gaining hands-on experience in sports nutrition as an intern with USF Athletics, supporting the men’s and women’s basketball programs. From athlete fueling and recovery to performance nutrition, the experience is helping Clemons connect what she’s learned in the classroom with her goal of becoming a sports physical therapist.
September 8, 2026Student Life

Global Virus Network and USF bring Florida high school students inside the world of virology and public health
Thirty high school students from 18 communities across Florida arrived in Tampa last week for the Global Virus Network Global Guardians for Pandemic Preparedness Program, an immersive educational experience for young learners curious about viruses and careers in science.
September 8, 2026College News
The USF College of Public Health Alumni Newsletter for Fall 2026.
August 24, 2026Alumni and Development

Incoming class of 2026
This fall, the USF College of Public Health (COPH) welcomes 653 new students as part of the incoming Class of 2026. Bringing diverse backgrounds, experiences and goals, these students share a common commitment to making a difference in public health.
August 24, 2026Student Life

Orlando alumni stay connected around FPHA conference
Orlando-area alumni and friends of the USF College of Public Health had two opportunities to connect during the week of the Florida Public Health Association (FPHA) Conference.
August 24, 2026Alumni and Development

Dr. Thomas Bernard retires after nearly four decades of service to occupational health and safety
After nearly four decades of teaching, research and service at the USF College of Public Health (COPH), Dr. Thomas Bernard, professor in the Department of Health Policy and Systems Management, will retire Aug. 31.
August 24, 2026College News, Health Policy and Systems Management

Donations help USF’s Harrell Center support victims of family violence
The USF College of Public Health’s Harrell Center for the Study of Family Violence received a $75,000 matching gift challenge from Meredith Harrell, supporting its mission to strengthen the health care workforce’s response to family violence.
August 24, 2026College News, Community Health Sciences

New faces, new roles: COPH welcomes hires and celebrates transitions
The COPH welcomed several new faculty and staff members this summer while also celebrating members of the COPH community who stepped into new roles.Ìý
August 18, 2026College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

USF researchers draw new battle lines in war against malaria
Malaria, a vector-borne infectious disease that kills more than 600,000 people each year, has an uncanny ability to slip through the cracks of health care systems in many countries around the world. How so many of its infections evade routine surveillance is a question that Rihana Aydin seeks to answer.
August 10, 2026Epidemiology, Research and Innovation

After decades of advancing quantitative methods and mentoring students, Dr. Jason Beckstead retires from USF
After nearly three decades at USF, Dr. Jason Beckstead will retire Aug. 13 after a career dedicated to teaching, research and advancing quantitative methods across the health sciences.
August 7, 2026College News, Community Health Sciences

USF names new dean for the Office of Graduate Studies
The ÐÜèAVÃâ·Ñ announced the appointment of Derek Wildman as the new dean of the Office of Graduate Studies, bringing to the role a deep commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, mentorship and student success.
August 6, 2026Awards and Honors, College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

Uncovering the hidden impacts of a hurricane on food supply
When Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck in 2024, the storms not only left behind a trail of destruction but also exposed an often-overlooked challenge for local emergency responders: How hurricanes can disrupt the food system and make it harder for residents to access it when they need it most.
August 6, 2026Alumni and Development, Research and Innovation