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MCHSO symposium explores policy, systems shaping maternal and child health

The Maternal and Child Health Student Organization (MCHSO) at the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Public Health (COPH) recently brought together students, faculty, community leaders and policymakers for its 17th annual symposium focused on strengthening maternal and child health systems and improving outcomes for families.

April 9, 2026Community Health Sciences

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025

The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ has reaffirmed its position as one of the nation’s most innovative research institutions, earning a place among the top 20 public universities for producing U.S. utility patents, according to annual rankings released today by the National Academy of Inventors.

April 9, 2026Awards and Honors

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ research explores the rise of telehealth-prescribed stimulants

By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing In just one click, almost anything can be delivered to one’s front door. Today’s digital landscape offers countless conveniences through instant items and services, including prescription drugs.

April 9, 2026Research and Innovation

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬'s #1 ranking in medical research.

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health posts broad gains in new U.S. News rankings, led by Tier 1 designation for medicine

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health graduate programs posted broad gains in the new U.S. News & World Report rankings released today, further elevating its standing among the nation’s premier academic health centers.

April 9, 2026Awards and Honors

World-leading virologists highlight advances in antiviral therapeutics, artificial intelligence, immunology, and global surveillance shaping how future pandemics may be detected and controlled.

April 9, 2026Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ team joins national competition to improve health care for colorectal cancer

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ from the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s College of Public Health (COPH) and Taneja College of Pharmacy (TCOP) are developing novel, interdisciplinary approaches in the screening, treatment and survivorship of a cancer that kills more than 55,000 people each year in the United States.

April 9, 2026Health Policy and Systems Management

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Public Health ranked best in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ by U.S. News & World Report

The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s public health degree program is the highest ranked in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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

A receptacle installed in a standard metal wall‑mount box is being used with a flexible drop cord, illustrating an enclosure that is not designed or suitable for this type of installation.

If It's Not Designed for That, Don't Use It There

Improper use of receptacle boxes can create serious electrical hazards when equipment is not designed or installed for its intended application.

March 29, 2026ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ SafetyÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬

Jackie Perez smiling in a dark dress.

Piecing together a passion in public health

Jacqueline Perez, a graduate of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s College of Public Health (COPH), was born and raised in Palmetto, Fla, where she attended high school before leaving the state for college in North Carolina.

March 27, 2026Alumni and Development

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Understanding Workplace Stress and How to Reduce It

This article explains the leading causes of workplace stress, including heavy workloads, job insecurity, poor communication, and work‑life imbalance, and highlights practical strategies employers can use to create a healthier, more supportive work environment.

March 26, 2026ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ SafetyÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬

National Ladder Safety Month: AI-Driven Ladder Safety Systems Saving Lives.

A concise overview of ladder evolution, key OSHA/ANSI safety standards, leading causes of ladder-related injuries, and emerging AI‑driven technologies designed to improve ladder inspections and reduce workplace accidents.

March 26, 2026ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ SafetyÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬

Sarah Henley, MPH, CPH, CHES, RRT-NPS

Beyond the band-aid

About an hour’s ferry ride from Seattle, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s College of Public Health alumna Sarah Henley grew up in Silverdale, Wash. She first set out to obtain her certification as a health education specialist and a registered respiratory therapist as a neonatal/pediatric specialist. But Henley said she couldn’t help but notice a pattern while she was on the job.

March 23, 2026Alumni and Development

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