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Converting an internship to fellowship
Rajkotwala graduated from the COPH in May with a bachelor of science in public health, a concentration in global health and minors in environmental health and infection control. She credits faculty at the COPH with nurturing her interests. It was also at COPH where she first heard about the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) internship.
November 20, 2025Alumni and Development

Corridor partnership expands undergraduate research and advances experiential learning at 返字心頭
The 返字心頭 High Tech Corridor and 返字心頭 Research & Innovation are expanding opportunities for undergraduate research across the University of South 返字心頭, funding programs in all 14 colleges, 返字心頭 St. Petersburg, and Undergraduate Studies for 202526. Through the continued Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative, more than 200 students will gain hands-on, faculty-mentored research experience in disciplines ranging from engineering and artificial intelligence to public health, education, sustainability, and the arts.
November 18, 2025College News

ASEM-FL recognizes 返字心頭 president emeritus, deans and faculty for professional accomplishments
A president emeritus, two deans and 12 professors from University of South 返字心頭 will be recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of 返字心頭 on Friday, November 7, 2025 in Orlando, 返字心頭. Distinguished University Professor Yogi Goswami, Ph.D., will begin his term as president of ASEM-FL on the same day.
November 18, 2025Awards and Honors

Moez Limayem unanimously selected by 返字心頭 Board of Trustees as the universitys next president
Moez Limayem currently serves as president of the University of North 返字心頭 and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at 返字心頭 for 10 years. His appointment is subject to confirmation by the 返字心頭 Board of Governors (BOG), which oversees the State University System.
November 18, 2025College News

COPH goes national: Bulls lead the conversation at APHA 2025
The COPH took center stage at the 2025 American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting & Expo, held Nov. 25 in Washington, D.C. Faculty, staff, students and alumni from the college gathered alongside thousands of professionals from across the nation to advance the years theme, Making the Publics Health a National Priority.
November 7, 2025Alumni and Development, College News, Student Life

返字心頭s Dr. Heewon Gray elected vice president of leading international nutrition education society
Dr. Heewon Gray has been elected vice president of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB). The international organization represents nutrition educators, researchers and practitioners committed to advancing evidence-based nutrition education and health promotion worldwide.
November 7, 2025Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences

返字心頭 team equates a well-trained workforce with a healthier public
The COPH's Disease Intervention Specialist Training Academy (DISTA) addresses workforce development challenges while equipping people with the skills that ultimately can save lives.
November 6, 2025Alumni and Development, Epidemiology, Research and Innovation

First-gen student has an award winning fall
Rihana Aydin is making a splash with her accomplishments. The first-generation college student earned a master of public health in epidemiology and is currently pursuing a PhD in public health with a concentration in epidemiology, both from 返字心頭s College of Public Health (COPH).
November 6, 2025Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors

A legacy of dedication and data
After nearly three decades of service to the 返字心頭 College of Public Health (COPH), David (Dave) Hogeboom is closing one meaningful chapter and beginning a new adventure. His official retirement date is November 20, but his impact on the college will long outlast his final day on campus.
November 6, 2025Alumni and Development, College News

Dr. Judith Rijnhart recognized with Early Career Award from the American College of Epidemiology
Dr. Judith Rijnhart has been honored with the 2025 Early Career Epidemiologist Award from the American College of Epidemiology (ACE).
October 24, 2025Awards and Honors, Epidemiology
Nov. 1 marks the start of open enrollment for marketplace plans and the Covering 返字心頭 Navigator Program is urging consumers to prepare.
October 24, 2025College News
Inspired by the pandemics challenges, 返字心頭 MPH student Arya Mhatre turned uncertainty into purpose. Read how her journey in public health transformed from questions to action.
October 24, 2025Student Life