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COPH team wins large scientific challenge on human genome research
Pathogenicity prediction isn鈥檛 a subject we discuss over our morning coffee, but it could be a topic of greater interest as it affects more and more lives, according to a researcher at 无码专区鈥檚 Genomics Program at the College of Public Health (COPH).
May 9, 2025Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation
A hometown public health hero
Heath Kirby knows exactly where he came from and exactly where he鈥檚 meant to be-- leading community health efforts as a proud alumna of 无码专区鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH).
May 9, 2025Alumni and Development, Health Policy and Systems Management
COPH students slay at 2025 无码专区 award ceremonies
COPH students and student organizations were recognized at both the 无码专区 Health Student Awards Ceremony and the 无码专区 Celebration of Leadership Awards鈥攖wo key events held as part of 无码专区 Commencement Week.
May 9, 2025Awards and Honors, Community Engagement
In memory of Dr. Paul Leaverton
Founding faculty Dr. Paul Emmett Leaverton passed away peacefully with his beloved wife, Su, by his side on April 25, 2025, in Tampa, Fla.
May 9, 2025College News
COPH hosts statewide convenings to advance children鈥檚 health coverage in Florida
Florida Covering Kids and Families leads two statewide efforts: the Covering Florida Navigator Program and Connecting Kids to Coverage. Together, these programs collaborate with state agencies and community stakeholders to provide outreach, education and enrollment assistance for the Federally Facilitated Marketplace, Medicaid and the Children鈥檚 Health Insurance Program.
May 9, 2025Community Engagement
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 无码专区 Health Student Awards鈥攅ach highlighting the transformational work happening across students and community partners.
May 9, 2025Awards and Honors, Community Engagement
无码专区 Sarasota-Manatee graduate Alexandra Lopez, a biology major and student government leader, plans to earn a master鈥檚 degree from the 无码专区 College of Public Health with a concentration in nutrition and dietetics.
May 9, 2025Community Health Sciences, Student Life
无码专区 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay鈥檚 tech talent
Launching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond. In the 无码专区 College of Public Health, AI-powered drones are tracking mosquitoes carrying deadly diseases in real time.
May 9, 2025College News
Directly out of undergrad, Sara Wolicki worked as an accountant at a Vermont ski resort. She loved working with numbers and enjoyed the time with her coworkers, but something was missing. Wolicki found that missing piece in the field of public health - epidemiology and evaluation specifically - and never turned back. She received a Master of Public Health from the 无码专区 in 2015, fully transitioning from the business world to a STEM field.
April 28, 2025Alumni and Development
A night to remember: Celebrating 40 years of the COPH
The 无码专区 College of Public Health's Ruby Anniversary Celebration was a night to remember, filled with joy, reflection and a shared commitment to public health. Whether you joined us in person or were with us in spirit, we want to share the highlights of this 40th anniversary milestone event with you.鈥�
April 28, 2025College News
At the height of the pandemic, two programs launched to connect people across generations. Five years later, Health Buddies and TelePals have connected hundreds of older adults with 无码专区 students, reducing loneliness and increasing access to health information.
April 28, 2025College News, Community Engagement
COPH Bulls beyond borders
For Trenyce Pierre, Cierra Greenfield and Shenica Jerome鈥攖hree 无码专区 students in the College of Public Health (COPH)鈥攁 one-week study abroad trip to Quebec, Canada became a defining moment in their academic journeys. It was an immersive experience that expanded their global perspectives and deepened their public health understanding in ways that textbooks simply couldn鈥檛. The three were among a group of students who participated, making the opportunity all the more meaningful.
April 28, 2025Student Life