Features

Nolan Kimball concludes her COPH career, opens a new chapter

Nolan Kimball recently retired from the COPH, marking the start of a new chapter following a career devoted to supporting faculty, strengthening academic operations and continuing her family’s long affiliation with USF.



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From lithium toxicity to public health advocacy: A student’s path through medicine

After a life-altering hospitalization, one COPH student turned personal experience into a passion for prevention, research and policy — shaping a future at the intersection of medicine and public health.



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USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars

The Fulbright Program is again recognizing the University of South Florida as one of the nation’s colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. This is the 10th time USF has made the coveted and prestigious list since 2015.



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Research

USF pair recognized for fight against infectious disease

A team of USF Health investigators has received a $3.3 million federal award to fund an innovative program that may shed significant light in identifying the role dysfunction in the lymphatic system plays in a wide range of diseases.


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USF Health research team awarded $3.3 million to research how the body’s lymphatic system affects disease

A team of USF Health investigators has received a $3.3 million federal award to fund an innovative program that may shed significant light in identifying the role dysfunction in the lymphatic system plays in a wide range of diseases.


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Grads Made Good

Public health is in the air

David Krause’s journey to the COPH has been shaped by military service, scientific curiosity and a career-long focus on protecting people from hazards they often can’t see.


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Take Note

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USF COPH: Global Health Practice


The global health practice concentration prepares students for achieving a professional position in the field of global public health. The curriculum focuses on assessment and intervention strategies useful in resolving health problems of primarily countries with low resources. Global health practice students have an opportunity to select courses that focus on areas such as epidemiology, maternal and child health, disaster management, humanitarian assistance, management, social marketing and socio-cultural health.


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Upcoming Events


Florida Outstanding Person in Public Health nomination deadline

Tuesday, February 10


COPH Recruitment: USF St. Pete Bull Market

Tuesday, February 10


COPH Recruitment: Graduate Students Virtual Open House

Wednesday, February 11


AI+X Symposium Deadline for Abstracts

Friday, February 13


Valentine's Day Dog Therapy

Wednesday, February 18


Community Air Monitoring Network Annual Summit

Saturday, February 21


COPH Recruitment: Minorities in Medicine Virtual Admissions Conference

Saturday, February 21


GVN: Using Wastewater to Track Disease Prevalence

Monday, February 23


COPH Recruitment: Purdue University Spring 2026 Health Professions Expo

Monday, February 23


COPH Recruitment: Indiana University Indianapolis Health Professions Fair 2026

Tuesday, February 24


COPH Recruitment: Health Programs Fair, Indiana University Bloomington

Wednesday, February 25


Alumni Career Tune-Up: Recruiter Insights pt. 1

Thursday, February 26


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Media Mentions


Affordable Care Act subsidies expire with new year | Health | fox13memphis.com

Fox 13 Memphis - January 1, 2026


'More than double' | Health insurance premiums set to rise as federal tax credits expire | wusa9.com

WUSA - January 1, 2026


Health care costs expected to rise for millions of Americans in 2026

Local 10 - January 1, 2026


Florida Flu Outbreak - Jill Roberts PhD USF

WFLA - January 7, 2026


6 of the Best Fruits to Boost Your Immunity This Winter, According to Nutritionists

Martha Stewart - January 7, 2026


What the New Nutrition Rules Mean for Americans: Dr. Lauri Wright Weighs In

WIOD AM Miami - January 9, 2026


8 Snacks With as Much Protein as Cottage Cheese

Very well health - January 9, 2026



Danny Burgess, Adam Anderson take on genetic counselor shortage

Florida Politics - January 10, 2026

Class Notes

Moya Alfonso, PhD, MSPH, is a program director and associate professor of health science at Nova Southeastern University.


Rachel Orlowski, MPH, is a clinical project manager at BayCare Health System.


Lester Ruiz, BSPH, is a home load specialist for Raymond James Financial, Inc.


Anna Torrens Armstrong, PhD, MPH, MCHES, CPH, is the director of operations for the Florida Association of Community Health Centers, Inc.

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