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Build practical skills for today鈥檚 evolving public health workforce. The COPH鈥檚 Lifelong Learning Academy offers a stackable disease Intervention specialist training series designed to support career advancement, lifelong learning and nationally recognized credentials.
October 7, 2026College News

Explore public health graduate programs at the TIPH Fair in Tampa
Are you considering graduate school in public health? If so, join us in Tampa for the This Is Public Health庐 (TIPH) Graduate School Fair.
September 29, 2026College News

USF program expands health research training for Spanish-speaking professionals
Spanish-speaking health professionals looking to strengthen their research skills can do so entirely in Spanish through the COPH Diplomado en Investigaci贸n en Salud.
September 25, 2026College News
Eckerd College students have a new pathway to continue their public health education at USF. Through a new partnership, eligible Eckerd students can receive automatic admission to the COPH鈥檚 master of public health program.
September 25, 2026College News

Global Virus Network and USF bring Florida high school students inside the world of virology and public health
Thirty high school students from 18 communities across Florida arrived in Tampa last week for the Global Virus Network Global Guardians for Pandemic Preparedness Program, an immersive educational experience for young learners curious about viruses and careers in science.
September 8, 2026College News

Dr. Thomas Bernard retires after nearly four decades of service to occupational health and safety
After nearly four decades of teaching, research and service at the USF College of Public Health (COPH), Dr. Thomas Bernard, professor in the Department of Health Policy and Systems Management, will retire Aug. 31.
August 24, 2026College News, Health Policy and Systems Management

Donations help USF鈥檚 Harrell Center support victims of family violence
The USF College of Public Health鈥檚 Harrell Center for the Study of Family Violence received a $75,000 matching gift challenge from Meredith Harrell, supporting its mission to strengthen the health care workforce鈥檚 response to family violence.
August 24, 2026College News, Community Health Sciences

New faces, new roles: COPH welcomes hires and celebrates transitions
The COPH welcomed several new faculty and staff members this summer while also celebrating members of the COPH community who stepped into new roles.听
August 18, 2026College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

After decades of advancing quantitative methods and mentoring students, Dr. Jason Beckstead retires from USF
After nearly three decades at USF, Dr. Jason Beckstead will retire Aug. 13 after a career dedicated to teaching, research and advancing quantitative methods across the health sciences.
August 7, 2026College News, Community Health Sciences

USF names new dean for the Office of Graduate Studies
The 最新天美传媒 announced the appointment of Derek Wildman as the new dean of the Office of Graduate Studies, bringing to the role a deep commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, mentorship and student success.
August 6, 2026Awards and Honors, College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

What Floridians need to know about the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak
Dr. Kami Kim breaks down what cyclosporiasis is, how to recognize its symptoms, who is at risk and what else Floridians need to know.
July 24, 2026College News, In the Media

COPH names new academic and research leaders
The COPH is welcoming several leadership transitions this summer as faculty members take on new roles across the college and USF Health. The appointments recognize years of service to the college while supporting its continued focus on education, research, faculty development and community engagement.
July 13, 2026Biostatistics and Data Sciences, College News, Community Health Sciences, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Sten Vermund