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CAMLS simulation specialist, future medical student recognized as USF Health Culture Champion
Jataya Jackson, simulation operations specialist at the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation, was recently named a USF Health Culture Champion for her extraordinary journey from undergraduate student to medical student.
August 20, 2025College News

USF joins statewide effort to expand newborn genetic screening and genomic medicine
USF Health is leveraging its position as Florida’s leader in genetic counseling as part of the Sunshine Genetics Consortium, helping launch a statewide program allowing families to have their newborn’s entire genetic code sequenced at birth.
August 20, 2025College News

Meet the new faculty helping power USF’s future
From AI-driven discovery to cutting-edge medical research, USF’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

USF COPH awarded $3 million grant
The COPH has been selected as a recipient of the Connecting Kids to Coverage Outreach and Enrollment Cooperative Agreement Program. USF joins a group of 25 grantees awarded a total of $66 million to enhance child health coverage over the next five years. USF’s grant, totaling $3 million, will support comprehensive outreach efforts across Florida.
August 20, 2025College News

ÐÓ°ÉÐÔÊÀ½ç launches groundbreaking undergraduate concentration in health care simulation
The ÐÓ°ÉÐÔÊÀ½ç is launching the world’s first university-based undergraduate concentration in Health Care Simulation Operations — a rapidly growing discipline aimed at advancing patient safety and care quality using cutting-edge simulation technologies.
August 6, 2025College News, Student Life

USF offers new undergraduate programs in simulation, nutrition and rehabilitation science
Consider these statistics on the health of Americans: Nearly 50% suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease, more than 40% are obese and 12% manage diabetes every day, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Throw in the estimated 50 million people who require physical therapy, and you get the picture: a population with severe impairments.
August 6, 2025College News, Student Life

Summer graduation: 331 reasons to believe in a healthier tomorrow
This summer, USF’s College of Public Health celebrates a new class of changemakers with 331 graduates who are ready to protect and improve the health of communities near and far.
August 6, 2025College News, Student Life

USF students shine in conference aimed at improving health care
Three students in USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) just presented a strong case for making the world a bit healthier.
August 5, 2025Alumni and Development, Research and Innovation, Student Life

When MHA fellowships are a launching pad, not a finish line
The transition from graduate student to health care leader is a defining moment and for Kishan Patel and Amber Wilkison, it’s one they began preparing for well before receiving their MHA degrees from USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) in May 2025.
August 1, 2025Alumni and Development, Health Policy and Systems Management

USF researcher sniffs out noxious issue in St. Petersburg neighborhood
We all worry about the quality of our air, water and soil, and even the clutter from city noise and light. But odor pollution? This foul-smelling topic caught the nose of Gennaro Saliceto, who graduated this month with a masters of science from the USF College of Public Health (COPH), with a concentration in environmental and occupational health.
August 1, 2025Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation

Research on fatalities presented at Governor’s Hurricane Conference shares hidden toll of hurricanes on workers
At this year’s Governor’s Hurricane Conference, a compelling public health panel shed new light on the true human cost of hurricanes. A key focus was on Hurricane Michael’s long-term health impacts and the communication strategies needed to disseminate information about these risks before and after hurricanes.
July 25, 2025Research and Innovation

Student-led peer mentorship program supports DrPH success
DrPH student Venita Ramirez is helping transform the doctoral student experience with the launch of the college’s first DrPH Peer Mentorship Program. Designed to provide tailored support and connection among students, the program reflects a commitment to student-centered leadership, long-term sustainability and academic success.
July 25, 2025Student Life