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USF and Dominican Republic colleges forge educational bond
A commitment to building partnerships is part of the USF College of Public Health (COPH) philosophy, and it extends well beyond the campus. A recent grant enables the college to strengthen its connections with the Dominican Republic, fostering collaboration, education and research opportunities.
June 9, 2025Research and Innovation
In January, Dr. Sten Vermund joined the university as dean of the College of Public Health, as well as Distinguished University Health Professor and senior associate vice president of USF Health. Also the chief medical officer of the Global Virus Network, he brings four decades of infectious disease epidemiology and prevention experience to his new role. Here are six facts to help you get to know Dean Vermund.
June 6, 2025College News, Sten Vermund
The Global Virus Network convened top virologists, epidemiologists, public health experts and government officials for the 2025 GVN Regional Meeting: Caribbean and Latin America in Kingston, Jamaica held May 1-2, 2025.
May 27, 2025College News
Hillsborough County's Mosquito Management Services is hitting a major milestone this year, marking 75 years of biting back against disease-spreading bugs. The program, launched way back in 1949, is celebrating its evolution from rudimentary pest control to a sophisticated, science-backed operation, in partnership with USF.
May 27, 2025Community Engagement
Public health teams shine at student conference
The efforts of three industrious teams from USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) may follow different paths, but they speak as one voice in their message for social change.
May 23, 2025Community Health Sciences, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation, Student Life
Lighting up health education scholarships, not cigarettes
Anamaria Penagos, a second-year master of public health (MPH) student at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) was recently awarded the prestigious John P. McGovern National Scholarship from Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG), the national health education honorary society.
May 23, 2025Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences
Teaching policy, managing practice
Born in Orange Park and raised in Bradenton, Fla., Paul Wagner always knew he wanted to serve others鈥攈e just didn鈥檛 know what form that would take. It wasn鈥檛 until a course called 鈥淐areers in Public Health鈥� at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) that everything clicked.
May 23, 2025Alumni and Development, Health Policy and Systems Management
Protect Your Lungs: Proper Respirator Storage Can Save Your Life
Proper respirator storage and maintenance protect against harmful exposure and ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Keep respirators clean, sealed, and inspected to safeguard your health鈥擴SF SafetyFlorida can help!
May 21, 2025USF SafetyFlorida
Beyond Falls: Addressing Workplace Hazards in Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities Title
Falls are a major risk in nursing homes, but staff face workplace hazards like bloodborne pathogens and ergonomic injuries. USF SafetyFlorida offers expert consultations to help facilities create safer environments for employees and residents.
May 16, 2025USF SafetyFlorida
Some Florida contractors are gaining a competitive edge by voluntarily bringing in OSHA experts at USF to ensure their projects meet the highest safety standards.
May 13, 2025USF SafetyFlorida
Stole the show: graduates make history in Spring 2025
On May 9, USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) came together, in person and online, to honor the Spring 2025 graduates with a spirited celebration of achievement, perseverance and purpose.
May 12, 2025Student Life
USF-headquartered Global Virus Network issues urgent call on rising threat of H5N1 bird flu
The Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.
May 12, 2025Research and Innovation, Sten Vermund