The COPH rolled out the red carpet for its faculty, staff, students and alumni during its inaugural Awards and Recognition Ceremony on Oct. 15, celebrating the people whose dedication, leadership and achievements continue to shape the future of public health.

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The COPH welcomed scholarship supporters and student recipients to its inaugural Scholarship Reception on Wednesday, Oct. 7, celebrating the generosity that helps students pursue their education and prepare to make a difference in communities around the world.

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A new study by researchers at USF and Florida Atlantic University has demonstrated that a promising DNA sequencing tool can rapidly identify harmful algae in coastal waters, offering a new approach for monitoring species that could lead to improved methods for detecting potentially dangerous species before blooms become widespread.

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COPH’s Dr. Jennifer Bleck was recognized for her contributions to health and well-being coaching at the 2026 Health and Well-Being Coaching Conference in San Diego. The event celebrates changemakers and innovators who are helping advance the field and improve health and well-being.

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Alumna Aditi Desai joined a growing list of alumni recognized for their exceptional service and dedication to public health. She was one of two awarded a 2026 COPH Outstanding Alumni Award, presented on October 15 as part of the COPH Award and Recognition Ceremony.

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For Dr. Malinee Neelamegam, public health is about more than data. It is about the people behind it, the communities that inspire change and ensuring their voices are heard. Neelamegam has built an academic career focused on healthy aging, brain health and health disparities while creating opportunities for communities to share their knowledge and shape research.

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