USF College of Public Health Monday Letter, November 10

Features

COPH goes national: Bulls lead the conversation at APHA 2025

The COPH took center stage at the 2025 American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting & Expo, held Nov. 2–5 in Washington, D.C. Faculty, staff, students and alumni from the college gathered alongside thousands of professionals from across the nation to advance the year’s theme, “Making the Public’s Health a National Priority.”

Research

USF team equates a well-trained workforce with a healthier public

The COPH's Disease Intervention Specialist Training Academy (DISTA) addresses workforce development challenges while equipping people with the skills that ultimately can save lives.

Accolades

USF’s Dr. Heewon Gray elected vice president of leading international nutrition education society

Dr. Heewon Gray has been elected vice president of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB). The international organization represents nutrition educators, researchers and practitioners committed to advancing evidence-based nutrition education and health promotion worldwide.

First-gen student has an award winning fall

Rihana Aydin is making a splash with her accomplishments. The first-generation college student earned a master of public health in epidemiology and is currently pursuing a PhD in public health with a concentration in epidemiology, both from USF’s College of Public Health (COPH).

Grads Made Good

A legacy of dedication and data

After nearly three decades of service to the USF College of Public Health (COPH), David (Dave) Hogeboom is closing one meaningful chapter and beginning a new adventure. His official retirement date is November 20, but his impact on the college will long outlast his final day on campus.

Take Note

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Upcoming Events

USF Health's 8th Annual IPE Day

Wednesday, November 12

Replication of Re-emerging Arthritogenic Alphaviruses: To Bend or not to Bend

Wednesday, November 12

Cancelled: Public Health Forum on Fluoridation of Our Water Supply

Thursday, November 13

Family Planning Community Implementation Project in Urban Pakistan

Thursday, November 13