Public health reached new heights in 2012
Last October, Donna J. Petersen, ScD, dean of the University of South Florida College of Public Health, announced the state of the college is robust. In her annual address, she highlighted successes from the 2011-2012 academic year, reported on the college’s ten-year strategic plan, and launched the college’s new brand.
With selfless dedication, we promise to use our transformational research and interdisciplinary
approach to passionately solve problems and create conditions that allow every person the universal right to health and well-being.
—USF COPH Brand Promise
By all accounts, 2012 was a memorable one for the college. Some of the top stories that shaped the year include:
$1.7 million NIH grant to Public Health will build research skills while helping adolescents
Brittany Marshall is APHA’s 2012 Outstanding Student of the Year
Donna Arnett is first epidemiologist to lead AHA
Dr. William Sappenfield earns March of Dimes’ highest volunteer award
Dr. Adewale Troutman becomes president of nation’s largest public health organization
Dr. Petersen shares preliminary results of The Villages community health survey
Florida ectopic pregnancy deaths spike, counter to national decline
Jordan Markel delivers medical supplies to needy countries
Kim Barnhill named Outstanding Woman in Public Health 2012
Lauren Zapata earns Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
MHA Program Accredited by CAHME
Online Mentor Program earns Association of Schools of Public Health Best Practice Award
Online public health education growing in popularity in U.S.: South Florida leads the way
Public health dean launches college’s new brand at annual address
Public Health earns Chapter of the Year and Chapter Service awards from Delta Omega
Public Health graduates more than 100 new practitioners
Public Health students make research a priority
Public Health’s Class of 2012 makes history
Record high admissions, new faces, and a general—Oh my!
Sleep apnea in obese pregnant women linked to poor maternal and neonatal outcomes
Snakes in wild harbor deadly mosquito-borne EEEV virus through winter hibernation
Study finds gene that predicts happiness in women
USF malaria research showcased on Capitol Hill
USF OSHA Training Institute Education Center ranked #3 in nation and #1 in region
Written by Natalie D. Preston, USF College of Public Health. Photo by Eric Younghans