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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ student advocates for tuberculosis funding at national level
Spuritha Bhandaru never imagined she would appear before members of Congress in Washington, D.C. to talk about her passion for health care. So, when the invitation arrived, she embraced a rare chance to make a difference.
March 19, 2026Awards and Honors, Epidemiology

New science, real stories: ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s push to improve mental health for mothers and families
A COPH research team presented at the 10th Annual ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Perinatal Mental Health Conference in Tallahassee, sharing findings on psilocybin use among mothers outside clinical settings—including perceived impacts on parenting, mental health and substance use.
March 19, 2026Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation

Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬
The GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership that positions ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing
Research funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™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’s Dr. Angela Makris elected to lead international social marketing association
Dr. Angela Makris, an adjunct instructor and 2025 alumna of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Public Health (COPH), has been unanimously elected president of the International Social Marketing Association (iSMA). She will serve a three-year term leading the global organization that connects social marketing associations, practitioners and scholars.
March 17, 2026Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ professor feeds solutions to food insecurity
In a world where thousands of people migrate from one country to another, their safety and health are paramount. They also depend on a daily, if often problematic, staple: food.
March 17, 2026Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation

COPH’s Dr. Karen Liller selected to serve on ASPPH advisory committee
The COPH’s Dr. Karen Liller has been selected to serve on the Advocacy Advisory Committee for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).
March 17, 2026Awards and Honors

From dual undergrad degrees to doctoral candidate
Born and raised in Tampa, Fla, as the youngest of five children and a first-generation college student, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Mae Horne grew up surrounded by public service. Her mother and stepfather worked as ER nurses, and her father served as a lieutenant firefighter and paramedic. When the COVID-19 pandemic placed all three on the frontlines, her appreciation for health care and public health workers deepened, along with her passion for emerging infectious diseases.
March 9, 2026Alumni and Development, Research and Innovation

HPV vaccine success in Panama reveals new questions about cervical cancer mortality
Researchers from the COPH are examining how vaccination, screening and health system factors are shaping cervical cancer trends in Panama, offering new insights into progress toward eliminating the disease.
March 6, 2026Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ students engage with lawmakers at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Day at the Capitol
Nearly 100 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ students gathered in Tallahassee to meet with state lawmakers – gaining hands-on experience with government and learning about the legislative process.
March 6, 2026Student Life

COPH faculty, students advocate for worker health during Washington, D.C. visit
Faculty from the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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

The College of Public Health’s Activist Lab helps bring solutions for those isolated and lonely
Most people at some point feel a temporary sense of isolation and loneliness, but others suffer a deeper, more lasting mood that affects their mental and physical health.
March 5, 2026Community Engagement, Research and Innovation