USF College of Public Health
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Florida's first college of public health!
Public health has our heart 💚
Our COPH community came together to share what the college means to them — and we’re passing the love along. Comment what you love about public health!
Our COPH community came together to share what the college means to them — and we’re passing the love along. Comment what you love about public health!
February 13, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Public health has our heart 💚
Our COPH community came together to share what the college means to them — and we’re passing the love along. Comment what you love about public health!
Our COPH community came together to share what the college means to them — and we’re passing the love along. Comment what you love about public health!
Dr. Russell Kirby published a paper proposing the integration of newborn screening laboratory data with traditional birth defects registries to enhance surveillance and support public health decision-making.
Read more: www.usf.edu/health/publi...
Read more: www.usf.edu/health/publi...
USF researcher outlines improvements in birth defects registries
A child born with a serious birth defect can face challenges throughout life, and a University of South Florida researcher wants to employ better methods to track trends and identify health issues bef...
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February 12, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Dr. Russell Kirby published a paper proposing the integration of newborn screening laboratory data with traditional birth defects registries to enhance surveillance and support public health decision-making.
Read more: www.usf.edu/health/publi...
Read more: www.usf.edu/health/publi...
Public health students be like: “Did I learn something new today? Absolutely. Did I touch grass? Also yes.”
February 11, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Public health students be like: “Did I learn something new today? Absolutely. Did I touch grass? Also yes.”
Did you meet your sweetheart at USF and/or the COPH?! Message us or let us know in the comments for a chance to be featured on our social channels! Deadline to submit is this Friday, Feb. 13 💕
February 10, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Did you meet your sweetheart at USF and/or the COPH?! Message us or let us know in the comments for a chance to be featured on our social channels! Deadline to submit is this Friday, Feb. 13 💕
The latest COPH Monday Letter is out now.
Catch up on college news, upcoming events and highlights from our community all in one place.
Link: conta.cc/4qu7N8l
Catch up on college news, upcoming events and highlights from our community all in one place.
Link: conta.cc/4qu7N8l
February 9, 2026 at 9:33 PM
The latest COPH Monday Letter is out now.
Catch up on college news, upcoming events and highlights from our community all in one place.
Link: conta.cc/4qu7N8l
Catch up on college news, upcoming events and highlights from our community all in one place.
Link: conta.cc/4qu7N8l
Planning your game-day spread? Add food safety to the lineup. COPH’s Dr. Jill Roberts suggests keeping hot foods, dips and other prepared items out no longer than two hours — fridge refreshes make a big difference! 🏈
February 6, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Planning your game-day spread? Add food safety to the lineup. COPH’s Dr. Jill Roberts suggests keeping hot foods, dips and other prepared items out no longer than two hours — fridge refreshes make a big difference! 🏈
Know someone who’s making a difference in public health across Florida? The COPH is accepting nominations for the Outstanding Person in Public Health Award — and the deadline is almost here.
Submit your nomination by Feb. 10 👉 health.usf.edu/publichealth/overviewcoph/outstanding-person
Submit your nomination by Feb. 10 👉 health.usf.edu/publichealth/overviewcoph/outstanding-person
February 5, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Know someone who’s making a difference in public health across Florida? The COPH is accepting nominations for the Outstanding Person in Public Health Award — and the deadline is almost here.
Submit your nomination by Feb. 10 👉 health.usf.edu/publichealth/overviewcoph/outstanding-person
Submit your nomination by Feb. 10 👉 health.usf.edu/publichealth/overviewcoph/outstanding-person
February is full of opportunities to connect, learn and engage at the College of Public Health.
Check out our February Events Newsletter to see what’s coming up and how you can get involved: conta.cc/4bvwayV
Check out our February Events Newsletter to see what’s coming up and how you can get involved: conta.cc/4bvwayV
February 4, 2026 at 8:37 PM
February is full of opportunities to connect, learn and engage at the College of Public Health.
Check out our February Events Newsletter to see what’s coming up and how you can get involved: conta.cc/4bvwayV
Check out our February Events Newsletter to see what’s coming up and how you can get involved: conta.cc/4bvwayV
Groundhog spotted outside the COPH today.
His prediction? “Bring a jacket… you’ll thank me later.”
His prediction? “Bring a jacket… you’ll thank me later.”
February 2, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Groundhog spotted outside the COPH today.
His prediction? “Bring a jacket… you’ll thank me later.”
His prediction? “Bring a jacket… you’ll thank me later.”
Gasparilla is almost here 🏴☠️
Large events bring people together — and that means safety, prevention and planning matter.
✅ Hydrate and fuel your body
✅ Look out for friends and step in when needed
✅ Use safe transportation options
✅Keep emergency contacts accessible
Large events bring people together — and that means safety, prevention and planning matter.
✅ Hydrate and fuel your body
✅ Look out for friends and step in when needed
✅ Use safe transportation options
✅Keep emergency contacts accessible
January 31, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Gasparilla is almost here 🏴☠️
Large events bring people together — and that means safety, prevention and planning matter.
✅ Hydrate and fuel your body
✅ Look out for friends and step in when needed
✅ Use safe transportation options
✅Keep emergency contacts accessible
Large events bring people together — and that means safety, prevention and planning matter.
✅ Hydrate and fuel your body
✅ Look out for friends and step in when needed
✅ Use safe transportation options
✅Keep emergency contacts accessible
Public health and health science students welcomed fifth graders from Mort Elementary School to USF’s Tampa campus, introducing them to what public health looks like in action. Through hands-on examples and conversations, COPH students helped inspire the next generation of public health leaders.
January 29, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Public health and health science students welcomed fifth graders from Mort Elementary School to USF’s Tampa campus, introducing them to what public health looks like in action. Through hands-on examples and conversations, COPH students helped inspire the next generation of public health leaders.
USF students reach for the stars, literally! Innovative student teams at the University of South Florida competed for the opportunity to launch their experiments aboard the International Space Station this spring.
🔗 Read the full story: www.usf.edu/arts-science...
🔗 Read the full story: www.usf.edu/arts-science...
USF students compete to launch experiments aboard the International Space Station
University of South Florida
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January 28, 2026 at 9:50 PM
USF students reach for the stars, literally! Innovative student teams at the University of South Florida competed for the opportunity to launch their experiments aboard the International Space Station this spring.
🔗 Read the full story: www.usf.edu/arts-science...
🔗 Read the full story: www.usf.edu/arts-science...
Join our free virtual yoga class—open to all students, faculty, staff and alumni. This all-levels, guided flow will focus on gentle movement, mindful breathing and reflection to help you reset and set intentions for the year ahead.
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eventful.usf.edu/alumni/group...
Public Health Alumni Society Virtual Yoga
Join us for a free New Year–themed Virtual Yoga Class designed to help you release what no longer serves you and set intentional energy for the year ahead. This all-levels, guided flow will focus on g...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Join our free virtual yoga class—open to all students, faculty, staff and alumni. This all-levels, guided flow will focus on gentle movement, mindful breathing and reflection to help you reset and set intentions for the year ahead.
eventful.usf.edu/alumni/group...
eventful.usf.edu/alumni/group...
Join us tomorrow for a special talk with Henry McLeish, former First Minister of Scotland.
McLeish will share insights on leadership, public policy and his work advancing brain health and dementia research.
🔗 Full details on the COPH events calendar here: www.usf.edu/health/publi...
McLeish will share insights on leadership, public policy and his work advancing brain health and dementia research.
🔗 Full details on the COPH events calendar here: www.usf.edu/health/publi...
January 26, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Join us tomorrow for a special talk with Henry McLeish, former First Minister of Scotland.
McLeish will share insights on leadership, public policy and his work advancing brain health and dementia research.
🔗 Full details on the COPH events calendar here: www.usf.edu/health/publi...
McLeish will share insights on leadership, public policy and his work advancing brain health and dementia research.
🔗 Full details on the COPH events calendar here: www.usf.edu/health/publi...
Dr. Aihinoria Olisa’s journey from medical officer in Nigeria to COPH graduate shows how public health training helps practitioners meet people where they are — improving access, equity and outcomes for underserved communities around the world.
🔗 Read the full story: www.usf.edu/health/publi...
🔗 Read the full story: www.usf.edu/health/publi...
Health beyond hospital walls
For Dr. Aihinoria Olisa, the journey from Nigeria to USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) was both personal and purposeful.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Dr. Aihinoria Olisa’s journey from medical officer in Nigeria to COPH graduate shows how public health training helps practitioners meet people where they are — improving access, equity and outcomes for underserved communities around the world.
🔗 Read the full story: www.usf.edu/health/publi...
🔗 Read the full story: www.usf.edu/health/publi...
We’re excited to partner for the Public Health Alumni Society Stampede of Service — a community service event designed to make a positive impact right here in Tampa.
RSVP here: eventful.usf.edu/alumni-sos/p...
RSVP here: eventful.usf.edu/alumni-sos/p...
Public Health Alumni Society Stampede of Service
Join the Public Health Alumni Society at Trinity Cafe while we provide guests with a nutritious, hot, sit-down meal.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:57 PM
We’re excited to partner for the Public Health Alumni Society Stampede of Service — a community service event designed to make a positive impact right here in Tampa.
RSVP here: eventful.usf.edu/alumni-sos/p...
RSVP here: eventful.usf.edu/alumni-sos/p...
📬 The first Monday Letter of the year is here!
Kick off the new year with the latest College of Public Health news, events and highlights.
Read it now: conta.cc/49MZwGu
Kick off the new year with the latest College of Public Health news, events and highlights.
Read it now: conta.cc/49MZwGu
January 20, 2026 at 9:23 PM
📬 The first Monday Letter of the year is here!
Kick off the new year with the latest College of Public Health news, events and highlights.
Read it now: conta.cc/49MZwGu
Kick off the new year with the latest College of Public Health news, events and highlights.
Read it now: conta.cc/49MZwGu
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In 1 week: Friday, 1/23/26 at 10:00 AM ET!
Join Dr. Benjamin Jacob (USF College of Public Health) for “Real-Time Geo-AI Mosquito Control: A Case Study from Angola,” part of the #GVN Forefront of Virology Webinar Series.
📢 Free & open to the public.
Register:
https://ow.ly/JNUK50XTBMl
Join Dr. Benjamin Jacob (USF College of Public Health) for “Real-Time Geo-AI Mosquito Control: A Case Study from Angola,” part of the #GVN Forefront of Virology Webinar Series.
📢 Free & open to the public.
Register:
https://ow.ly/JNUK50XTBMl
January 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM
In 1 week: Friday, 1/23/26 at 10:00 AM ET!
Join Dr. Benjamin Jacob (USF College of Public Health) for “Real-Time Geo-AI Mosquito Control: A Case Study from Angola,” part of the #GVN Forefront of Virology Webinar Series.
📢 Free & open to the public.
Register:
https://ow.ly/JNUK50XTBMl
Join Dr. Benjamin Jacob (USF College of Public Health) for “Real-Time Geo-AI Mosquito Control: A Case Study from Angola,” part of the #GVN Forefront of Virology Webinar Series.
📢 Free & open to the public.
Register:
https://ow.ly/JNUK50XTBMl
Dr. Gillian Stresman from USF College of Public Health published a new report in The Lancet Global Health on strengthening malaria surveillance systems — a key step toward protecting vulnerable communities and stopping transmission.
🔗 Read more: www.usf.edu/health/publi...
🔗 Read more: www.usf.edu/health/publi...
USF scientist publishes report on how to take the bite out of malaria
Infectious diseases don’t recognize borders and despite international health care efforts, the mosquito-borne parasite Plasmodium falciparum remains a lethal scourge as it spreads malaria across the g...
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January 16, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Dr. Gillian Stresman from USF College of Public Health published a new report in The Lancet Global Health on strengthening malaria surveillance systems — a key step toward protecting vulnerable communities and stopping transmission.
🔗 Read more: www.usf.edu/health/publi...
🔗 Read more: www.usf.edu/health/publi...
Halfway through the first week of classes and already in need of a breather? 😅
Check out our atrium for some fresh air, a quick reset, and a space designed for rest and reflection—supporting mental health and student success.
#thisispublichealth
Check out our atrium for some fresh air, a quick reset, and a space designed for rest and reflection—supporting mental health and student success.
#thisispublichealth
January 14, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Halfway through the first week of classes and already in need of a breather? 😅
Check out our atrium for some fresh air, a quick reset, and a space designed for rest and reflection—supporting mental health and student success.
#thisispublichealth
Check out our atrium for some fresh air, a quick reset, and a space designed for rest and reflection—supporting mental health and student success.
#thisispublichealth
#ICYMI: Our inaugural magazine, Public Health Matters, is here!
Explore stories that celebrate the impact of our students, staff, faculty and alumni, and highlight collaboration, innovation and public health in action.
Read the full issue: issuu.com/usfcoph/docs...
Explore stories that celebrate the impact of our students, staff, faculty and alumni, and highlight collaboration, innovation and public health in action.
Read the full issue: issuu.com/usfcoph/docs...
January 13, 2026 at 8:16 PM
#ICYMI: Our inaugural magazine, Public Health Matters, is here!
Explore stories that celebrate the impact of our students, staff, faculty and alumni, and highlight collaboration, innovation and public health in action.
Read the full issue: issuu.com/usfcoph/docs...
Explore stories that celebrate the impact of our students, staff, faculty and alumni, and highlight collaboration, innovation and public health in action.
Read the full issue: issuu.com/usfcoph/docs...
First day back and our faculty are already in full stride.
Hoping our students had a great first day as they jump into the new semester - from lectures to labs, our professors and instructors are ready to hit the ground running. Let’s go, spring term! 💚
Hoping our students had a great first day as they jump into the new semester - from lectures to labs, our professors and instructors are ready to hit the ground running. Let’s go, spring term! 💚
January 12, 2026 at 9:14 PM
First day back and our faculty are already in full stride.
Hoping our students had a great first day as they jump into the new semester - from lectures to labs, our professors and instructors are ready to hit the ground running. Let’s go, spring term! 💚
Hoping our students had a great first day as they jump into the new semester - from lectures to labs, our professors and instructors are ready to hit the ground running. Let’s go, spring term! 💚
#TBT to the American College of Healthcare Executives Western Florida Chapter Annual State of the Chapter & Holiday Party 🎉
Members of the COPH’s MHA program and Dean Sten Vermund attended alongside health care leaders from across the region!
Members of the COPH’s MHA program and Dean Sten Vermund attended alongside health care leaders from across the region!
January 8, 2026 at 9:49 PM
#TBT to the American College of Healthcare Executives Western Florida Chapter Annual State of the Chapter & Holiday Party 🎉
Members of the COPH’s MHA program and Dean Sten Vermund attended alongside health care leaders from across the region!
Members of the COPH’s MHA program and Dean Sten Vermund attended alongside health care leaders from across the region!
A team from the COPH is applying lessons learned from a community-led health care project in Senegal to inform public health practice closer to home.
By centering trust the project highlights how grassroots approaches can strengthen health systems.
www.usf.edu/health/publi...
By centering trust the project highlights how grassroots approaches can strengthen health systems.
www.usf.edu/health/publi...
USF team applies lessons learned from Senegal health care project
University of South Florida
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January 7, 2026 at 6:34 PM
A team from the COPH is applying lessons learned from a community-led health care project in Senegal to inform public health practice closer to home.
By centering trust the project highlights how grassroots approaches can strengthen health systems.
www.usf.edu/health/publi...
By centering trust the project highlights how grassroots approaches can strengthen health systems.
www.usf.edu/health/publi...
#ICYMI The USF College of Public Health celebrated a remarkable class of 469 public health graduates this fall, all ready to lead with compassion, purpose and a commitment to healthier communities everywhere.
www.usf.edu/health/publi...
www.usf.edu/health/publi...
Bold futures ahead for 469 COPH grads
University of South Florida
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January 6, 2026 at 9:49 PM
#ICYMI The USF College of Public Health celebrated a remarkable class of 469 public health graduates this fall, all ready to lead with compassion, purpose and a commitment to healthier communities everywhere.
www.usf.edu/health/publi...
www.usf.edu/health/publi...