Women in Leadership & Philanthropy (WLP) at the University of South Florida today honored two highly accomplished leaders for their indelible impacts on the USF and Tampa Bay communities. WLP recognized USF President Emerita and Professor Judy Genshaft with its Lifetime Achievement Award, an accolade presented for a life’s work […]
Tampa-based health care startup Verséa has given thousands of diagnostic COVID-19 test kits to the University of South Florida for use by students on all three campuses. This gift – valued at over $1.1 million – aligns with Verséa’s and USF’s shared commitment to supporting the development and health of the Tampa […]
With the fall semester in full swing and students back to school both in person and online, the USF College of Public Health (COPH) has some exciting new changes and roles among its faculty. Penniecook leads USF DEI efforts This August, Dr. Tricia Penniecook, associate professor of public health practice […]
USF College of Public Health Dean Donna Petersen will broaden her presence at the university by immediately assuming the role of chief health officer and interim associate vice provost for Student Health and Wellness. The purpose of this decision comes in an effort to allow the goals outlined in USF’s […]
USF College of Public Health (COPH) Professor Dr. Karen Liller has been recognized for her expertise on gun violence and injury prevention by both USF and the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). Distinguished USF Health Professor Liller was recently named a Distinguished USF Health Professor. Distinguished […]
USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Dr. William Sappenfield, director of the USF Chiles Center, was recently named a USF Distinguished University Professor. The Distinguished University Professor award recognizes senior faculty members who have distinguished themselves among their peers both within and outside USF. The title is awarded through a […]
Seven USF College of Public Health (COPH) students, along with COPH Dean Donna Petersen, were honored at the USF Health Student Awards Ceremony held on May 3 through Microsoft Teams as part of the USF Health Commencement Week celebrations. The annual program honors students, staff and faculty for their outstanding […]
“You leave us at the most tumultuous time in the past 100 years. Your educational journey was like no other. Almost two years ago we all pivoted almost overnight to fully remote learning. We asked you to help us, and you did. You modeled good behavior, followed all the rules […]