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Janelle Hanson named USF Outstanding Staff Award winner, selected as USF’s Staff Member of the Year
Janelle Hanson, an administrative specialist in the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ 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
USF student Gabriella Niedbala named 2025 Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough Scholarship recipient
Gabriella Niedbala, a ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ 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
USF celebrates 70th anniversary in 2026 with year-long campaign honoring its history, focusing on the future
The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ 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
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
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
ASEM-FL recognizes USF president emeritus, deans and faculty for professional accomplishments
A president emeritus, two deans and 12 professors from ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ will be recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida on Friday, November 7, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Distinguished University Professor Yogi Goswami, Ph.D., will begin his term as president of ASEM-FL on the same day.
November 18, 2025Awards and Honors
USF’s Dr. Heewon Gray elected vice president of leading international nutrition education society
Dr. Heewon Gray has been elected vice president of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB). The international organization represents nutrition educators, researchers and practitioners committed to advancing evidence-based nutrition education and health promotion worldwide.
November 7, 2025Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences
First-gen student has an award winning fall
Rihana Aydin is making a splash with her accomplishments. The first-generation college student earned a master of public health in epidemiology and is currently pursuing a PhD in public health with a concentration in epidemiology, both from USF’s College of Public Health (COPH).
November 6, 2025Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors
Dr. Judith Rijnhart recognized with Early Career Award from the American College of Epidemiology
Dr. Judith Rijnhart has been honored with the 2025 Early Career Epidemiologist Award from the American College of Epidemiology (ACE).
October 24, 2025Awards and Honors, Epidemiology
Prognosis: Impact — USF DrPH student John Delano earns esteemed FAPIC honor
John Delano is in his second year of the DrPH program at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), where he is excited to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in infection prevention. And he knows firsthand the difference infection prevention can make—not just professionally, but personally.
October 10, 2025Awards and Honors, Student Life
USF is well represented among Tampa Bay Innovation Award winners
Five companies and a nonprofit connected with USF, two Cyber Florida programs, an AI hub developed at USF, and a Tampa General Hospital partnership will be among the 23 recipients of Tampa Bay Inno Awards.
October 10, 2025Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors
Doctoral student David Ajayi wins national grant for aphasia research
Sponsored by the National Aphasia Association (NAA) and the Academy of Aphasia, the award recognizes David Ajayi's research for its potential to advance communication outcomes and enhance the quality of life for individuals living with aphasia.
October 10, 2025Awards and Honors, Student Life