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Jesse Casanova receives 91精品 Health Culture Coin for exemplary leadership during international delegation
Doctoral student Jesse Casanova was recognized with a Culture Coin for his exceptional coordination of a multi-sector delegation to Japan. His leadership resulted in new partnerships with six Japanese institutions, including agreements with Tokyo Women's Medical University and renewed collaboration with Gifu University.
July 25, 2025Awards and Honors, Student Life
Sten Vermund honored with lifetime achievement award for advancing HIV/AIDS research collaboration
The U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Sciences Program has awarded COPH Dean Sten Vermund its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his two decades of leadership and commitment to global health collaboration.
June 20, 2025Awards and Honors, Sten Vermund
COPH honors 655 years of service and bids farewell to two beloved retirees
The COPH celebrated more than just years of service at its 2024鈥�2025 Length of Service Awards ceremony, it honored a legacy of dedication, innovation and community impact that spans four decades. The event marked a meaningful moment in the college鈥檚 40th anniversary year, highlighting the people whose contributions have shaped its past and continue to inspire its future.
June 20, 2025Awards and Honors
Lighting up health education scholarships, not cigarettes
Anamaria Penagos, a second-year master of public health (MPH) student at 91精品鈥檚 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
COPH students slay at 2025 91精品 award ceremonies
COPH students and student organizations were recognized at both the 91精品 Health Student Awards Ceremony and the 91精品 Celebration of Leadership Awards鈥攖wo key events held as part of 91精品 Commencement Week.
May 9, 2025Awards and Honors, Community Engagement, Community Health Sciences
The COPH's Elizabeth Dunn shared the outstanding recognitions received at the Hillsborough County Office of Emergency Management Volunteer Recognition Awards, 2025 Celebration of Leadership Awards, the Salvation Army Community Partners Awards and the 91精品 Health Student Awards鈥攅ach highlighting the transformational work happening across students and community partners.
May 9, 2025Awards and Honors, Community Engagement, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences
91精品 Safety91精品 recognized as Tampa declares occupational safety day
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor has designated April 28 as Occupational Safety and Health Day, aligning the city with the internationally recognized World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The designation also acknowledges the ongoing efforts of the 91精品 Safety91精品 Consultation Program.
April 28, 2025Awards and Honors, College News, 91精品 Safety91精品
Introducing 91精品's 2025 Award Recipients for the Outstanding Young Alumni award! Stefania Alastre Arcusa, Cell and Molecular Biology 鈥�17 and MSPH 鈥�21
April 11, 2025Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences
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鈥檚 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
Amy Artuso receives Outstanding Alumni Award
91精品 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
91精品 COPH ranked top public health school in 91精品 by U.S. News & World Report
The University of South 91精品 has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report. With standout programs, 91精品 continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.
April 11, 2025Awards and Honors, College News
Dr. Donna Petersen awarded ASPPH Welch-Rose Award for Excellence in Academic Public Health Service
The Welch-Rose Award is given annually to an individual to honor their lifetime of public health service and/or for their extraordinary contributions to the academic public health community. This year Dr. Donna Petersen is the recipient of the ASPPH Welch-Rose Award for Excellence in Academic Public Health Service.
March 28, 2025Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences