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USF dietetics students gain global experience addressing malnutrition in Ghana
In July, COPH dietetics students traveled to Accra, Ghana, for an intensive, hands-on global health experience focused on combating malnutrition.
October 10, 2025College News, Student Life
Dean Vermund delivers first State of the College Address, highlighting people, passion and potential
The COPH community gathered on Sept. 26 for the 2025 State of the College Address鈥擠ean Sten H. Vermund鈥檚 first since joining the college. Speaking to faculty, staff, students and alumni, Vermund reflected on the college鈥檚 accomplishments, recognized outstanding contributors and outlined strategic priorities for the year ahead.
October 10, 2025College News, Sten Vermund
USF climbs to its highest position ever in U.S. News rankings
The 草莓视频 has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 annual ranking of the best colleges. USF is No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year. USF also rose to No. 43 among public universities, up two spots from last year, and inside the top 50 for the seventh year in a row.
October 10, 2025College News
Dean Sten Vermund earns CPH certification, reinforcing the value of professional standards in public health
The 草莓视频 is home to the highest-ranked public health degree program in Florida (U.S. News and World Report, 2025). The university is also home to a new Certification in Public Health (CPH) recipient Dr. Sten Vermund.
October 8, 2025College News, Sten Vermund
The COPH shines at 2025 FPHA Conference
Faculty, students and alumni from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) were honored for their leadership, service and scholarship at the 2025 Florida Public Health Association (FPHA) Annual Educational Conference in Kissimmee in July.
September 19, 2025Awards and Honors, College News
COPH goes national: Shaping the conversation at APHA
Faculty, staff, students and alumni from the USF College of Public Health will gather in Washington, Nov. 2鈥�5 for the American Public Health Association鈥檚 Annual Meeting and Expo.
September 19, 2025College News
USF Honors College Strengthens 9-Year Partnership with Kerolle Initiative in Dominican Republic
The Judy Genshaft Honors College continues to build on a decade-long partnership with the Kerolle Initiative in the Dominican Republic, a local non-profit pop-up clinic that brings medical care and health education to rural populations. This year, Honors students expanded research beyond the trip, and the college recognized Dr. Reginald Kerolle as an official Honors 鈥済raduate.鈥�
September 17, 2025College News
Celebrating 20 years of USF Health: 20 things to know
Twenty years ago, USF Health was launched as a bold commitment to improving the full spectrum of health. Out of this vision, USF Health was born.
September 5, 2025College News
The Global Virus Network (GVN), in partnership with the USF Youth Experiences and Hillsborough County Public Schools STEM Department, recently concluded its inaugural 鈥淕lobal Guardians: Youth for Pandemic Preparedness鈥� summer camp, an immersive, hands-on experience that brought together some of Tampa鈥檚 brightest high school students with internationally renowned virologists, public health experts and scientists.
September 5, 2025College News
USF, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemic
For the first time, researchers at USF have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, identifying the Y. pestis in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan.
August 29, 2025College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation
APHA president strives for a healthier America and quality family time
Dr. Deanna Wathington has lots of healthy ideas to share with the world, but not always enough time in a life crammed with activity. Most people would need a week to do what Wathington does in a day as she collaborates across various fields on the challenges facing health care in our communities. An affiliate professor of community and family health in USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH), she formerly served as associate dean for academic and student affairs as well as associate dean for academic enrichment at USF鈥檚 Morsani College of Medicine.
August 22, 2025Awards and Honors, College News
A season of growth: COPH kicks off Fall 2025
The start of a new school year always brings energy to campus but Fall 2025 feels especially exciting at the COPH. With more than 700 new students joining the COPH family, fresh academic programs launching and faculty stepping into new leadership roles, the college is embracing change and momentum on every front.
August 22, 2025College News, Student Life