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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

Vaccine research team joins the COPH
A vaccine research team specializing in antibody-mediated immunity and infectious disease prevention has joined the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Public Health, strengthening the college’s work in global health and translational immunology.
February 23, 2026College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

Public health is in the air
Born and raised in Tallahassee, Fla., David Krause’s journey to ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s College of Public Health has been shaped by military service, scientific curiosity and a career-long focus on protecting people from hazards they often can’t see.
February 6, 2026Alumni and Development, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ pair recognized for fight against infectious disease
Two University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ faculty members have received prestigious honors and subsequent kudos from an international community of scientists for their work in the fight against infectious disease.
February 5, 2026Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation, Sten Vermund

Nolan Kimball concludes her COPH career, opens a new chapter
Nolan Kimball recently retired from the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬.
January 26, 2026College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ team publishes new paper on human impact of ancient scourge
“A plague is upon us’’ must have been a common phrase in ancient Jordan, where countless people perished from a mysterious malady that would shape both a society and an era of civilization.
January 16, 2026Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation

Health beyond hospital walls
For Dr. Aihinoria Olisa, the journey from Nigeria to ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s College of Public Health (COPH) was both personal and purposeful.
December 2, 2025Alumni and Development, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researchers study impact of COVID-19 on hurricane evacuations
When Hurricane Ian made landfall in September 2022, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ residents already were weary from three years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Category 4 winds and storm surge battered the Fort Myers area, forcing difficult decisions for both residents and responders.
October 10, 2025Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation, Student Life

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ team presents new book on fighting infectious diseases in the future
Will artificial intelligence and machine learning enhance public health around the world? That’s the premise of a newly published book, Tech Enabled Global Health Security, written by a team at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s College of Public Health (COPH).
September 5, 2025Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemic
For the first time, researchers at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, identifying the Y. pestis in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan.
August 29, 2025College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation

Welcoming a new Dawn in well-being
Dawn Hunter, a ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Public Health (COPH) alumna, grew up in a military family. Her dad, who served in the U.S. Air Force, shaped her sense of service, adaptability and systems-thinking, which are values that still guide her work today.
August 22, 2025Alumni and Development, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

Meet the new faculty helping power ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s future
From AI-driven discovery to cutting-edge medical research, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s newest faculty are advancing bold ideas and preparing students for the future. Their arrival reflects the university’s continued momentum as a hub for world-changing innovation and academic excellence.
August 20, 2025College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences