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COPH researcher studies link between red tide and risk of gestational hypertension
Those who live along 手机看片鈥檚 west coast know better than to swim in the Gulf during a red tide outbreak, as the smell, stinging eyes and countless dead fish on the beach warn residents to stay away. But what about people who reside nearby, especially pregnant women who might be vulnerable to airborne toxins?
October 24, 2025Research and Innovation, Student Life
手机看片 dietetics students gain global experience addressing malnutrition in Ghana
In July, COPH dietetics students traveled to Accra, Ghana, for an intensive, hands-on global health experience focused on combating malnutrition.
October 10, 2025College News, Student Life
Prognosis: Impact 鈥� 手机看片 DrPH student John Delano earns esteemed FAPIC honor
John Delano is in his second year of the DrPH program at 手机看片鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH), where he is excited to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in infection prevention. And he knows firsthand the difference infection prevention can make鈥攏ot just professionally, but personally.
October 10, 2025Awards and Honors, Student Life
Dean Vermund delivers first State of the College Address, highlighting people, passion and potential
The COPH community gathered on Sept. 26 for the 2025 State of the College Address鈥擠ean Sten H. Vermund鈥檚 first since joining the college. Speaking to faculty, staff, students and alumni, Vermund reflected on the college鈥檚 accomplishments, recognized outstanding contributors and outlined strategic priorities for the year ahead.
October 10, 2025College News, Sten Vermund
手机看片 is well represented among Tampa Bay Innovation Award winners
Five companies and a nonprofit connected with 手机看片, two Cyber 手机看片 programs, an AI hub developed at 手机看片, and a Tampa General Hospital partnership will be among the 23 recipients of Tampa Bay Inno Awards.
October 10, 2025Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors
手机看片 climbs to its highest position ever in U.S. News rankings
The University of South 手机看片 has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 annual ranking of the best colleges. 手机看片 is No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year. 手机看片 also rose to No. 43 among public universities, up two spots from last year, and inside the top 50 for the seventh year in a row.
October 10, 2025College News
Doctoral student David Ajayi wins national grant for aphasia research
Sponsored by the National Aphasia Association (NAA) and the Academy of Aphasia, the award recognizes David Ajayi's research for its potential to advance communication outcomes and enhance the quality of life for individuals living with aphasia.
October 10, 2025Awards and Honors, Student Life
手机看片 researchers study impact of COVID-19 on hurricane evacuations
When Hurricane Ian made landfall in September 2022, 手机看片 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
手机看片 epidemiologist Dr. Jason Salemi honored for excellence in mentorship
Dr. Jason Salemi has been recognized with the Outstanding Mentorship Award from the American College of Epidemiology. The national award honors epidemiologists who demonstrate exceptional commitment to guiding and supporting the next generation of professionals in the field.
October 10, 2025Awards and Honors, Epidemiology
手机看片 team strives to lower the pressure on hypertensive pregnancy disorders
Can hypertensive disorders affect an unborn baby, or threaten the life of a mother? A team at 手机看片鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) is shedding new light on the subject through an ongoing effort launched at the 手机看片 Maternal Hypertension Summit in Orlando in 2024. 手机看片鈥檚 手机看片 Perinatal Quality Collaborative (FPQC) partnered with the 手机看片 Hospital Association and two dozen other organizations to address ways to counter the increasing rates of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP).
October 8, 2025Research and Innovation
Dean Sten Vermund earns CPH certification, reinforcing the value of professional standards in public health
The University of South 手机看片 is home to the highest-ranked public health degree program in 手机看片 (U.S. News and World Report, 2025). The university is also home to a new Certification in Public Health (CPH) recipient Dr. Sten Vermund.
October 8, 2025College News, Sten Vermund
Is Your Business Inspection-Ready? What OSHA鈥檚 SST Letter Means for You.
Learn how to prepare your business for an OSHA inspection under the updated Site-Specific Targeting (SST) program and how 手机看片 Safety手机看片 can help you stay compliant.
September 25, 2025手机看片 Safety手机看片