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The Real World: Birthwork

Jennifer Winston knew there was a disconnect between what public health students read in textbooks and what community health professionals experience in real time. So, she decided to do something about it.

July 24, 2025Alumni and Development, Community Health Sciences

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How coincidence analysis leads to a desired health outcome

Researchers use a variety of techniques to find the best solution in health care, including something known as coincidence analysis, the study of how a combination of different factors leads to a desired outcome.

July 24, 2025Community Health Sciences

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ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ professor strives to improve maternal health care through implementation science

The health of a mother and newborn child before and after birth relies on a trusted system of practices rooted in evidence-based science.

July 10, 2025Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation

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MPH student paves the way as first enrollee in COPH’s community nutrition concentration

Lindsay Thompson didn’t plan on being the first. But as the inaugural student in the COPH's community nutrition concentration, she’s found a new passion and a fresh start.

June 9, 2025Community Health Sciences, Student Life

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Public health teams shine at student conference

The efforts of three industrious teams from ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s College of Public Health (COPH) may follow different paths, but they speak as one voice in their message for social change.

May 23, 2025Community Health Sciences, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation, Student Life

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Lighting up health education scholarships, not cigarettes

Anamaria Penagos, a second-year master of public health (MPH) student at ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s College of Public Health (COPH) was recently awarded the prestigious John P. McGovern National Scholarship from Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG), the national health education honorary society.

May 23, 2025Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences

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COPH students slay at 2025 ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ award ceremonies

COPH students and student organizations were recognized at both the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health Student Awards Ceremony and the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Celebration of Leadership Awards—two key events held as part of ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Commencement Week.

May 9, 2025Awards and Honors, Community Engagement, Community Health Sciences

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Sarasota-Manatee graduate Alexandra Lopez, a biology major and student government leader, plans to earn a master’s degree from the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ College of Public Health with a concentration in nutrition and dietetics.

May 9, 2025Community Health Sciences, Student Life

Introducing ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ's 2025 Award Recipients for the Outstanding Young Alumni award! Stefania Alastre Arcusa, Cell and Molecular Biology ’17 and MSPH ’21

April 11, 2025Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences

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Drs. Joe Bohn and Jason Salemi recognized with COPH Excellence in Teaching Award

Drs. Joe Bohn and Jason Salemi were honored with the prestigious COPH Excellence in Teaching Award by the Public Health Student Association during the college’s National Public Health Week ceremony. The award recognizes faculty members who have made significant contributions to student development and the quality of education within their department and the college.

April 11, 2025Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences, Epidemiology

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Amy Artuso receives Outstanding Alumni Award

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Amy Artuso is the 2025 recipient of the COPH Outstanding Alumni Award, and was recognized in a ceremony during National Public Health week.

April 11, 2025Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences

​The editorial reflects on the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Journal's nearly 30-year commitment to advancing MCH. It emphasizes the journal's role in fostering a community dedicated to science and practice.

April 11, 2025Community Health Sciences, In the Media

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