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USF Chiles Center Synergy highlights student research, policy engagement and collaboration

The USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Chiles Center brought together students, faculty and community members for its 2026 Chiles Center Synergy event, showcasing research and reinforcing the role of collaboration in advancing public health.

May 6, 2026College News

COPH researcher represents WHO Collaborating Center at global forum in France

The USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Dr. Mahmooda Khaliq Pasha recently joined global leaders in public health at the first-ever World Health Organization forum for Collaborating Centers in Lyon, France.

May 6, 2026College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

USF’s 70 years of shaping Tampa Bay’s economy and workforce

For 70 years, the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has helped shame Tampa Bay's economy and workforce--driving innovation, developing talent, and fueling growth across the region. Today, USF generates nearly $7 billion annually in Tampa Bay, serving as a powerful engine for opportunity and a pipeline connecting students, research, and industry.

April 21, 2026College News

It has been nearly 25 years since Al Sommer and Mohammed Akhter called for public health to become a profession and 20 years since that call was answered with the creation of the National Board of Public Health Examiners. Since the first Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam was offered in 2008, more than 14 000 people have earned a CPH, including those with and without public health degrees from all over the world.

April 21, 2026Alumni and Development, College News, Community Health Sciences, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

USF College of Public Health ranked best in Florida by U.S. News & World Report

The ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s public health degree program is the highest ranked in Florida by U.S. News & World Report, acknowleding the academic commitment to preparing students for a career in the health sciences.

April 7, 2026College News, Sten Vermund

Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

The GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership that positions USF Health as the permanent home of GVN’s global scientific network and expands its capacity to coordinate research, surveillance and response to emerging viral threats.

March 17, 2026College News, Sten Vermund

USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing

Research funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of USF’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.

March 17, 2026College News, Research and Innovation

COPH faculty, students advocate for worker health during Washington, D.C. visit

Faculty from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with federal legislators and discuss priorities related to worker health and safety, highlighting the impact of federally supported occupational health programs.

March 5, 2026College News, Community Health Sciences

Welcoming President Moez Limayem: His first week in photos

Moez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF’s ninth president with a week spent engaging with the USF community – emphasizing his excitement for the university’s future and the opportunities ahead.

February 23, 2026College News

Vaccine research team joins the COPH

A vaccine research team specializing in antibody-mediated immunity and infectious disease prevention has joined the USF College of Public Health, strengthening the college’s work in global health and translational immunology.

February 23, 2026College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars

The Fulbright Program is again recognizing the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ as one of the nation’s colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. This is the 10th time USF has made the coveted and prestigious list since 2015.

February 9, 2026Awards and Honors, College News

Nolan Kimball concludes her COPH career, opens a new chapter

Nolan Kimball recently retired from the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ College of Public Health (COPH), marking the start of a new chapter following a career devoted to supporting faculty, strengthening academic operations and continuing her family’s long affiliation with USF.

January 26, 2026College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences