Your University of South Florida College of Public Health colleagues are excited to see you at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting in San Antonio. We want to celebrate with all of you participating in the largest gathering of public health scholars and professionals in the country!

Make plans now to connect with your alma mater and other public health colleagues.

Engage with us.

Members of the USF community are scheduled to give research presentations at APHA. Check out the APHA program guide for an impressive list of Bulls ready to share their passion with the masses.

Network with us.

Add the most happening APHA reception to your calendar for Monday, Nov. 2. Alumni, students, faculty and friends are invited to join us at the historic San Antonio River Walk for a bullish good time. We can’t wait to see you there! RSVP here.

Enroll with us.

A member of the Association of American Universities, the University of South Florida is home to the highest-ranked public health degree program in Florida. U.S. News and World Report ranks the college #26 nationally (2026).

Established in 1984 as the first college of public health in the state of Florida, the college is a recognized leader in online education, social marketing, community health, maternal and child health and global infectious disease research. The college offers four unique undergraduate majors across health sciences and public health, plus multiple concentrations that lead to MHA, MPH, MSPH, DrPH and PhD degrees, as well as several dual degrees, graduate certificates and online programs. 

To learn more about how the college commits to creating conditions that allow every person the universal right to health and well-being, visit publichealth.usf.edu and swing by Booth #2131.

COPH@APHA Place hours:



Sun., Nov. 1, 12:15 - 6 p.m.

Mon., Nov. 2, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tues., Nov. 3, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For the latest happenings before, during and after APHA, be sure to follow #USFCOPHRocks and @USFCOPH on your favorite social media platform.

Are you planning to attend?

If you are planning to attend, please fill out this quick survey below. The COPH would like to have a list of everyone who has a role at the meeting or is planning on attending the reception.