Save the date for USF Homecoming Week! 🎉 Kick things off with USF Health—decorating, sweet treats, swag, and limited-edition T-shirts (while supplies last). 💚💛

Start your week with the latest from the USF College of Public Health! Check out this week’s Monday Letter for news, events and opportunities happening in our community: conta.cc/4nKfcPY

The USF College of Public Health has received a $3M Connecting Kids to Coverage grant to expand outreach and enrollment for Florida’s Medicaid and CHIP programs. Read more: www.usf.edu/health/publi...

Throwback to staying flu-ready! Protect yourself and your community this season.

Alumna Dawn Hunter has spent 20+ years improving systems that support health, well-being and human-centered work. After discovering her passion for public health, she became the first student to complete the JD/MPH program. www.usf.edu/health/publi...

This fall, the COPH is shining a light on our newest health sciences concentration: healthcare simulation science! Discover how cutting-edge simulation technologies are transforming clinical training, patient safety and team-based care. www.usf.edu/health/publi...

After studying public health and training future clinicians at USF CAMLS, Jataya Jackson was named a USF Health Culture Champion for her exceptional contributions to medical simulation and education. www.usf.edu/health/news/...

USF is shaping the future of genomics 🧬 As part of the Sunshine Genetics Consortium, families can now opt for free newborn genome sequencing to catch rare but treatable conditions early. www.usf.edu/health/news/...

Today, we pause to remember September 11, 2001. We honor those who lost their lives, the courage of first responders and the resilience of our communities.

USF research = solutions that save lives + strengthen communities. Dean Vermund in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune makes the case for sustained federal investment in science. Full op-ed ⬇️ www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Ever wonder how a public health leader manages it all? We sat down with the COPH's Dr. Deanna Wathington—APHA president and clinical director at REACHUP, Inc.—for a Q&A about her work, her vision for a healthier America and how she makes time for family and self-care. www.usf.edu/health/publi...

The latest Monday Letter from the USF College of Public Health is here! Get caught up on student highlights, faculty achievements, upcoming events and the impact our public health community is making locally and globally. Read now: conta.cc/4pfgGU6

Throwback to last year’s COPH Community Day! We tie-dyed shirts, cooled off with free Kona Ice and explored public health initiatives at the booths inside the building. Who still has their shirt? 🖐

Discover ways to get involved at the COPH Student Organization Fair tomorrow! Meet student organizations, connect with peers and find your place in the COPH community. 📍 Strengthen your network 🤝 Make new friends 🌟 Explore opportunities to lead and grow Don’t miss your chance to get connected!

🦠 A 1,500-year-old pandemic mystery solved. For the first time, researchers have found direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian — the world’s first recorded pandemic. Discovery led by @USFHealth & @FloridaAtlantic. 🔗 www.usf.edu/health/news/...

#Tbt to that unforgettable game day tailgate at Raymond James — repping the Bulls, catching up with fellow alumni and feeling that green and gold pride! Mark your calendars— the Alumni Society is planning a special meet-up at the homecoming game you won’t want to miss!

733 new Bulls are joining the COPH this fall! From lifestyle medicine to health care simulation science, the Class of 2025 is helping shape the future of public health. Read more: www.usf.edu/health/publi...

📢 Aug 28, 11 AM ET: Dr. ‪@nasadoc.bsky.social presents Viruses Without Borders: Global Health Research in Pandemic Responses. Free & open to the public + CME credit. Register: ow.ly/g42J50WAQSI #GVN @globalvirusnews.bsky.social @usfcoph.bsky.social

The first day of class and our weekly dose of COPH news has already dropped 📩 This week’s Monday Letter has it all, don’t miss the stories shaping the future of public health. Link: conta.cc/41GlBDx

👋 Hey Bulls! Ready to explore what USF Health has to offer? Join us at the USF Health Week of Welcome: Pave Your Path event in the MSC Atrium! Learn about USF Health programs—including master’s and doctoral programs in the College of Public Health—and score some COPH swag.

So proud of @usfcoph.bsky.social PhD student Bianca Irimia for winning a SNR–SNRN poster award at #ISEEISES2025!

Getting kids to brush their teeth can be a real challenge, but this USF grad student is flipping the script by getting whole communities involved in creating healthier smiles across Florida! 🦷 www.usf.edu/health/publi...

🚨 Applications are OPEN! 🚨 The USF College of Public Health is now accepting SOPHAS applications for Fall 2026. Choose from MPH, MSPH, MHA, DrPH & PhD programs and take the next step in shaping the future of public health. Apply today 👉 aspph.org/student-jour...

Happy 813 Day, Tampa! Shoutout to all our public health champions working hard every day to keep our community safe, healthy and thriving! 💛

Day 3 of our grad spotlight! Meet Leomar White and Gennaro “Rino” Saliceto—two grads turning research into real-world impact. From improving micromobility safety to driving environmental change in Pinellas County, they’re making Florida healthier, one data point at a time.

🎓 Day 2 of our grad spotlight! Meet Drs. Gabby Sanabria and Paige Lake—public health grads driving progress in cancer care, from supporting caregivers to improving communication around fertility.

🎓 Day 1 of our grad spotlight! Meet Kayleigh Murray and Zach Sanders—MPH grads leading the charge on college vaping research in Florida. From assessment to analysis, their work is already driving change.

COPH Dean Dr. Sten Vermund joined fellow public health leaders for a thought-provoking panel at the Florida Public Health Association (FPHA) annual meeting yesterday, where the conversation focused on strengthening public health education, service and research across Florida.

From public health student to medical scribe in a busy cardiology practice, Ivan Alexis Martinez Diez-Muro’s journey shows the power of saying “yes” to opportunity. Read more: www.usf.edu/health/publi...

Check out the latest news from the COPH! Read the full Monday Letter here: conta.cc/3U1rXsH

Tune in to Advocation: Change It Up! from the COPH Activist Lab! This episode features Dr. Charles Lockwood, USF Health’s EVP and dean of the Morsani College of Medicine. They dive into leadership strategies, innovative curricula and policy! creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

Last week, Drs. Mahmooda Khaliq Pasha and Ismael Hoare presented USF’s DISTA research at #NACCHO360. They also met with ASPPH partners and reconnected with alumni Kristen Ross (MPH ’16) and Bridget B.—both making an impact in public health. 💚💛 #USFCOPH #PublicHealth #DISTA

USF College of Public Health Dean Sten Vermund has been awarded the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award by the U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Sciences Program. Read more: www.usf.edu/health/publi...

Food, water, shelter, electricity — essential needs after any disaster. But reaching everyone with these basics isn’t always easy. Researchers at USF’s College of Public Health are working to change that. www.usf.edu/health/publi...

#ThrowbackThursday to the dog days of summer! 🐾 In 2016, we hosted a powerful panel on veterans’ mental health and the healing role of service dogs. These four-legged companions aren’t just cute, they’re life-changing.

In 3 weeks: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET! Join Dr. Yi-Hao Chan as he explores genetics as a compass for life-threatening viral encephalitis. Register: ow.ly/6anw50WmoF9 #GVN #GlobalHealth #ViralEncephalitis idlabs_astar @usfcoph.bsky.social USFHealth

From groundbreaking research to inspiring leadership, get the inside scoop on six things you NEED to know about Dean Sten Vermund in the latest USF Magazine. Read more: usfalumni.org/stay-connect...

The latest edition of the COPH’s Monday Letter is here, packed with updates, achievements and opportunities from our students, faculty, alumni and community. 📬 Read now: conta.cc/3GG3mXp

From microbiologist to mentor, Dr. Jason García’s path to public health began at a Nestlé plant, protecting our food supply from hidden hazards. His journey led him to USF’s College of Public Health. Read more about his public health journey: www.usf.edu/health/publi...

#Throwback 6 years ago to the 35th anniversary of the COPH building! A celebration of the walls that have housed decades of innovation, learning and Bull pride. From lectures to late-night study sessions, this building has seen it all. Here's to the memories made and the milestones ahead!

COPH students Dana Nieuwkerk, Donovan Enos and Tiffany Parrish are tackling environmental and workplace health risks. From climate-related threats to supporting health care workers’ well-being, their research is driving real-world safety solutions. www.usf.edu/health/publi...

We all use the phrase “cause and effect” — but how often do we think about what it really means in public health? Causal Inference in Public Health Research students are learning to ask better questions — and back them up with rigorous, meaningful research. www.usf.edu/health/publi...

Lindsay Thompson didn’t expect to be the first, but as the inaugural student in the USF College of Public Health’s new community nutrition concentration, she’s found an exciting new career direction. Read her story: www.usf.edu/health/publi...

🔥 Getting ready to fire up the grill this 4th of July? You’re not alone—nearly 60% of Americans are planning to barbecue this weekend. Before you load up the picnic table, check out expert food safety tips from USF College of Public Health’s Dr. Jill Roberts.

Hurricane season is here — and a potential tropical storm may impact our area this weekend. Don’t wait until it’s too late to get prepared. The USF College of Public Health’s CERT team has you covered with an easy-to-follow preparedness guide for tropical cyclones: www.usfcert.com/tropical-cyc...

The COPH is deepening its global impact through a new grant from the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic. This cross-college initiative is building strong partnerships with Dominican universities—creating opportunities for research, education and global learning. www.usf.edu/health/publi...

From Orange Park to Bradenton, Paul Wagner always wanted to serve others, but it wasn't until a COPH course, "Careers in Public Health," that his path became clear. Now, he's teaching policy and managing practice to make a real impact.

#TBT to summer days with the Sunshine Education & Research Center at the COPH! From engaging students to participating in community events, our ERC trainees gained invaluable interdisciplinary experiences, reinforcing their commitment to promoting workplace health and safety.

Big congrats to Anamaria Penagos, a 2nd year MPH student at the COPH, for winning the John P. McGovern National Scholarship from Eta Sigma Gamma! She's leading the way in health education and tobacco prevention.

We’re so close—and we need YOU to help push us across the finish line! So far, alumni have logged 34 hours of service, that means we’re just 6 hours away—and there’s 1 week left to make it happen! Then log your hours using the quick form on our site: usf.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...