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When MHA fellowships are a launching pad, not a finish line
The transition from graduate student to health care leader is a defining moment and for Kishan Patel and Amber Wilkison, it’s one they began preparing for well before receiving their MHA degrees from USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) in May 2025.
August 1, 2025Alumni and Development, Health Policy and Systems Management
USF researcher sniffs out noxious issue in St. Petersburg neighborhood
We all worry about the quality of our air, water and soil, and even the clutter from city noise and light. But odor pollution? This foul-smelling topic caught the nose of Gennaro Saliceto, who graduated this month with a masters of science from the USF College of Public Health (COPH), with a concentration in environmental and occupational health.
August 1, 2025Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation
Research on fatalities presented at Governor’s Hurricane Conference shares hidden toll of hurricanes on workers
At this year’s Governor’s Hurricane Conference, a compelling public health panel shed new light on the true human cost of hurricanes. A key focus was on Hurricane Michael’s long-term health impacts and the communication strategies needed to disseminate information about these risks before and after hurricanes.
July 25, 2025Research and Innovation
Student-led peer mentorship program supports DrPH success
DrPH student Venita Ramirez is helping transform the doctoral student experience with the launch of the college’s first DrPH Peer Mentorship Program. Designed to provide tailored support and connection among students, the program reflects a commitment to student-centered leadership, long-term sustainability and academic success.
July 25, 2025Student Life
Jesse Casanova receives USF Health Culture Coin for exemplary leadership during international delegation
Doctoral student Jesse Casanova was recognized with a Culture Coin for his exceptional coordination of a multi-sector delegation to Japan. His leadership resulted in new partnerships with six Japanese institutions, including agreements with Tokyo Women's Medical University and renewed collaboration with Gifu University.
July 25, 2025Awards and Honors, Student Life
Working near power lines? Don't risk it.
Learn how to protect landscape workers from electrical hazards near overhead power lines with OSHA guidelines, real incident data, and free safety resources.
July 24, 2025ßÙßÇÂþ» SafetyFlorida
Side effects may include: a career in public health
Heather McDonald’s path to USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) began in semi-rural Odessa, Fla.
July 24, 2025Epidemiology, Student Life
The Real World: Birthwork
Jennifer Winston knew there was a disconnect between what public health students read in textbooks and what community health professionals experience in real time. So, she decided to do something about it.
July 24, 2025Alumni and Development, Community Health Sciences, Student Life
How coincidence analysis leads to a desired health outcome
Researchers use a variety of techniques to find the best solution in health care, including something known as coincidence analysis, the study of how a combination of different factors leads to a desired outcome.
July 24, 2025Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation
USF researchers focus on single-cell RNA studies in workshops
In science, thinking small often leads to big discoveries.
July 24, 2025Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation
Don’t Let Your Scaffold Stand on Splinters
Improper scaffold footing—such as splintered or unstable boards—can lead to serious injuries and OSHA violations; learn how to identify and correct these hazards to keep your jobsite safe and compliant.
July 22, 2025ßÙßÇÂþ» SafetyFlorida
Building Florida's Resiliency: A Call for Action on Hurricane and Emergency Preparedness
Protect your business and employees from Florida’s unique natural hazards with a free, confidential consultation from the ßÙßÇÂþ» SafetyFlorida Consultation Program—because preparedness is not a luxury, it's a lifeline.
July 22, 2025ßÙßÇÂþ» SafetyFlorida