USF College of Public Health Monday Letter, Dec. 16

A message from the USF College of Public Health

Features

COPH honors 514 graduates both virtually and in person

This semester, 437 undergraduates, 63 students seeking their master’s degree and fourteen doctoral students graduated and entered the public health profession.

Advancing lifestyle medicine: A spotlight on COPH initiatives

The COPH is contributing to the growing field of lifestyle medicine, which focuses on addressing chronic health conditions through evidence-based practices. The college’s initiatives include research, training and community partnerships aimed at improving public health and wellness.

Amruta Bollineni: A commitment to accessible health care

For Amruta Bollineni, a concurrent degree student at the COPH, public health is more than a field of study—it’s a lifelong passion fueled by personal experiences and a drive to create meaningful change.

USF Health models civic dialogue, free speech at COVID Conversations conference

Nearly five years on from the COVID-19 pandemic, citizens and scientists alike continue to wrestle with polarizing questions about the public health response. USF Health partnered with the Heterodox Academy to host a conference for an open dialogue about what was done well, what was done poorly and what can be improved upon in the future.

From Black Robe to White Coat, a chance to learn from each other

USF Health faculty members and students met last week with local lawyers and judges for the 20th annual Black Robe Day.

USF brings together regional emergency responders to evaluate recent hurricane preparedness, recovery

With hurricane season officially over, the University of South Florida hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.

Research

New report by COPH researchers outlines effort to eliminate leprosy from Ecuador

Most of us think of leprosy as an ancient disease, the afflicted banished to colonies cut off from society. It still lingers today, but is being cornered, treated and cured through creative medical approaches.

COPH student presents study on hazards of artificial turf

Athletes might worry about their safety when they set foot on a field, but not because of the surface itself. After all, it’s just a bunch of sod, right?

USF sets new record with $738 million in research funding

The milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.

Grads Made Good

COPH Alumni Society 2024 year in review

Check out our year-in-review BULLetin and make plans to connect with fellow alumni at upcoming events!

Take Note

Featured Media

Big Biology Podcast: What does it take to change the world?

On this episode, the COPH's Dr. Marty Martin and his co-host talk with Stephen Porder, a professor of ecology, evolution and organismal biology and the associate provost for sustainability at Brown University.

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Upcoming Events

COPH Alumni Society Jingle & Mingle

Thursday, Dec. 19

Winter Break, USF Closed

Dec. 23 - Jan. 3

First Day of Spring Classes

Monday, Jan. 13

USF COPH Recruiting: This is Public Health Graduate School Virtual Fair

Wednesday, Jan. 15

COPH and LGBTQ+ Alumni Societies: Stampede of Service

Saturday, Jan. 18