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 […]
Eight recent graduates of the USF College of Public Health (COPH) Public Health Executive Leadership Program (PHELP) have been promoted to health officer/administrator positions at health departments across the state. Health officers within the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) are the lead public health officials for the counties in which […]
In October’s State of the College address, two USF College of Public Health (COPH) teachers were recognized for their expertise, passion and love of teaching with the Cliff Blair Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award honors the memory of the late Dr. Clifford Blair, a teacher at USF who […]
USF College of Public Health’s Dr. Arlene Calvo, associate professor, and Erik Ruiz, PhD student, are recipients of the 2021 USF Hispanic Heritage Awards. The USF Status of Latinos (SOL) Committee presents the awards each year to “outstanding Latinx members of the USF community making a profound difference” and recognizes […]
Five USF Health faculty and educators were recently honored by the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists (TBABJ), each receiving awards for their efforts in keeping the public informed during the COVID-19 pandemic through interviews with local and state-wide news media. At the TBABJ’s Griot Drum Awards and Scholarship Ceremony, […]
Dr. Lynn “Marty” Martin, a USF College of Public Health professor, has been named a fellow of the American Ornithological Society (AOS). The society is made up of a global network of professionals advancing the scientific understanding and conservation of birds. Martin, an expert in vertebrates such as birds and […]
Dr. Marissa Levine, a USF College of Public Health professor of public health practice, has been appointed to the Board of Scientific Counselors of the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to its website, the CPR is “America’s public health […]
On Oct. 25, Dr. Donna Petersen, dean of the USF College of Public Health (COPH), was awarded the 2021 Martha May Eliot Award by the American Public Health Association (APHA) for her outstanding service to maternal and child health. Following in Legendary Footsteps The award is given annually to commemorate […]