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Features

University of South Florida accepts invitation into the Association of American Universities

USF has reached a historic milestone by accepting an invitation to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of 71 leading research institutions in the United States and Canada.

Applications now open for new public health leadership initiative

Applications are now open for the Public Health Regenerative Leadership Synergy (PHEARLESS), a new initiative that will bring rising public health leaders together with community leaders to co-create sustainable collaborative solutions that advance health and well-being for all.

USF researchers work to create a safer, more prepared Florida for hurricane season

The 2023 hurricane season has officially begun and University of South Florida researchers are exploring ways to increase safety and preparedness across the state.

Health sciences major uses recreation and wellness role to help others decompress in nature

COPH health sciences major Gabriela Duque says her main goal as an adventure trip lead for the university’s office of Recreation & Wellness is to “break down the barriers that come with wanting to experience the great outdoors.”

Research

Mental health, minors and the muddy waters between a parent’s right to know and a child’s confidentiality

States vary greatly on what kind of mental health services clinicians and school counselors can provide to minors and how transparent they must be with parents. To help set the record straight for both parents and clinicians, Dr. Katherine Drabiak co-authored the paper, “Parental rights laws and the impact on mental health services and counseling for adolescents,” published in May in the Journal of School Health.

Accolades

MHA program receives accreditation for 7-year term

The COPH master of health administration (MHA) program has received accreditation for a seven-year term through the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).

Grads Made Good

From secretary to department head: One grad’s rise in infection control

When Stephanie Carraway relocated to Tampa from Florida’s East Coast 12 years ago, she took a job as a secretary in the infection prevention department at Moffitt Cancer Center. From there, she became deeply inspired by the department, prompting her to pursue a specialization in infection prevention.

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Featured Media

Training Fearless Leaders

In the newest podcast episode of the Public Health Review Morning Edition, Dr. Marissa Levine, director of the COPH Center for Leadership in Public Health Practice, talks about the recently launched PHEARLESS Initiative that aims to bring public health and community members together.

Learn more information about the initiative here.

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Media Mentions

University of South Florida Educator Lauri Wright Becomes 2023-2024 President of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

GlobeNewswire – June 1, 2023

Foundations launch $8.5 million public health leadership initiative

Philanthropy News Digest – June 7, 2023

Northeast Smoke Blanketing Causes Travel Disruption at Tampa International Airport

Bollyinside – June 7, 2023

USF research study aims to strengthen cancer survivors’ relationships

ABC Action News – June 12, 2023

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