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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ student Gabriella Niedbala named 2025 Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough Scholarship recipient

Gabriella Niedbala, a University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Public Health student pursuing a bachelor of science in health sciences with dual concentrations in aging sciences and health care administration, has been named one of two recipients of the 2025 Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough Scholarship.

January 22, 2026Awards and Honors, Community Engagement

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ celebrates 70th anniversary in 2026 with year-long campaign honoring its history, focusing on the future

The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is marking the 70th anniversary of its founding with a celebration that kicks off this month and runs throughout 2026, highlighting ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s transformation into a nationally recognized, top-ranked public research university.

January 22, 2026Awards and Honors, College News

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COPH professor and doctoral students honored at Chih Foundation Awards Ceremony

Dr. Janice Zgibor and several COPH doctoral students were recognized at the 2025 Chih Foundation Awards, which honor faculty and graduate students across the university for contributions to mentorship, scholarship and research.

January 20, 2026Awards and Honors

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Dr. Mayumi Yamamoto honored with ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Global Leadership Award

Last December’s fall commencement ceremonies recognized four distinguished individuals whose work has strengthened the college, the university and its global impact — including Dr. Mayumi Yamamoto, who received the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Global Leadership Award.

January 20, 2026Awards and Honors

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Booked and busy: COPH launches dean’s book club

The COPH recently launched its first Dean’s Undergraduate Book Club, creating a new space for students to connect with one another and college leadership through discussion beyond the traditional classroom.

January 20, 2026Sten Vermund, Student Life

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ team promotes effective method for disinfecting emergency vehicles from airborne pathogens

Imagine you’re a paramedic assigned to an ambulance, working face-to-face with sick people, some carrying an infectious disease. Would you be worried about falling ill yourself? Just as important, how do first responders stay healthy in otherwise unhealthy places?

January 16, 2026Alumni and Development

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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

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Protecting the herd from threats

Rob Marlowe has built a career at the intersection of preparation, protection and community engagement. As an emergency coordinator for the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Department of Emergency Management, he spends his days teaching, planning and helping the campus community navigate the realities of modern-day threats.

January 16, 2026Alumni and Development

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The year in review: COPH’s 10 most-read stories

From major leadership moments and academic milestones to faculty expertise and student achievements, the COPH's most-read stories this year highlighted the people and work shaping public health in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ and around the world.

January 16, 2026College News

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A message from Dean Sten Vermund: Welcome to Spring 2026

A new year’s message from Dean Sten Vermund welcoming the COPH community to Spring 2026, reaffirming our commitment to public health values, shared responsibility and advancing excellence in education, research and practice.

January 15, 2026College News, Sten Vermund

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Board of Governors confirms Moez Limayem as ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s next president

Limayem has served as president of the University of North ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ since 2022 and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ for 10 years before taking the role at UNF.

December 15, 2025College News

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Bold futures ahead for 469 COPH grads

This fall, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s College of Public Health (COPH) celebrates a new class of graduates who are stepping forward with knowledge, compassion and a commitment to strengthening the health of communities everywhere. In total, 469 students are earning their degrees this semester, marking an important milestone in their journeys as future health leaders.

December 12, 2025Student Life

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