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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, 2025USF 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, 2025USF 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 USF SafetyFlorida Consultation Program—because preparedness is not a luxury, it's a lifeline.
July 22, 2025USF SafetyFlorida
Dr. Chighaf Bakour co-authored a study of 1,500 Florida middle schoolers, revealing that how kids use their phones may matter more than whether schools ban them.
July 11, 2025Epidemiology, In the Media, Research and Innovation

COPH professor brings data expertise to TGH’s inaugural Analytics Academy
Dr. Troy Quast brought real-world insights to Tampa General Hospital’s new Analytics Academy, a six-week program designed to help managers apply data tools to improve health care delivery. His session focused on statistics, predictive analytics and productivity measures.
July 11, 2025College News, Health Policy and Systems Management

USF researcher stresses enhanced approach to behavioral health in community colleges
College is supposed to be an exciting time for focusing on a career, but many students spend their days of learning in despair.
July 10, 2025Research and Innovation, Student Life