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Giving the green light to transportation safety

Sophia Peerzada鈥檚 path to USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH), and ultimately a transportation safety specialist for the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), is one marked by unexpected crossroads, strategic detours and a clear dedication to the cause of public health.

February 7, 2025Alumni and Development

From DrPH classmates to colleagues

Shawn Moloney and Nicole Ayres first crossed paths as classmates in the doctor of public health and clinical laboratory science program at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH). Despite coming from different backgrounds鈥擬oloney, originally from Kansas, and Ayres, from Jefferson City, Mo.鈥攖he two quickly bonded over their shared passion for laboratory science and public health.

February 7, 2025Student Life

COPH professor publishes essential guide for health services management

Dr. Zachary Pruitt released Health Services Management: Competencies and Careers, a comprehensive resource designed to equip students and professionals with the skills needed to succeed in the evolving health care industry.

February 6, 2025Alumni and Development, College News

Don't Let This Happen to You: Essential Fall Protection Tips and OSHA Insights Unveiled.

A simple mistake on a residential roof could lead to life-threatening injuries. Discover the critical OSHA regulations that protect workers and the swift actions taken to ensure safety.

January 31, 2025USF Safety91社区Image Story

Fostering a Safe and Compliant Workplace: The Importance of Safety Training

Effective safety training fosters a safe and compliant workplace, reduces accidents, ensures OSHA compliance, and enhances productivity. Employers should prioritize safety training, plan carefully, and continuously evaluate its effectiveness to maintain high safety standards.

January 28, 2025USF Safety91社区Text Story

Emily Walsh makes history as the first student awarded with the Vincent Jackson Community Champion Award

Emily Walsh is a recent graduate from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) with a BSPH and a double minor in women and gender studies and global studies in diversity and education.

January 24, 2025Awards and Honors, Student Life

USF consultation program helps businesses play it safe in the workplace

Let鈥檚 say you open a small business in Tampa, with a dozen employees. What鈥檚 the first thing you need to be concerned about? A return on your investment? How about the safety of your people.

January 24, 2025Community Engagement

USF study brainstorms the good and bad of AI in curriculum design

It seems you can鈥檛 get through a day without seeing or reading something about artificial intelligence (AI), which tackles an ever-increasing variety of functions, from simple search engines to complex theoretical forecasts.

January 24, 2025Research and Innovation

H5N1: How worried should we be?

Experts from USF Health and the Global Virus Network discuss the current avian influenza outbreak in poultry, dairy cattle and wild birds.

January 22, 2025Research and Innovation

It's hard to believe it鈥檚 been five years since the first COVID-19 case was reported in the United States. The COPH's Dr. Donna Petersen, professor and former dean, played a pivotal role in Tampa Bay's response. From early shutdowns to vaccine rollouts, her insights on collaboration, challenges and lessons learned offer valuable takeaways for future public health crises.

January 22, 2025In the Media

2024: A transformative year for COPH

The past year brought transformative changes to the COPH, marked by impactful advancements in leadership, community engagement and technology. These developments highlighted COPH's dedication to improving public health outcomes both locally and globally.

January 13, 2025College News

A triple Bull鈥檚 path to global public health leadership

Originally from Naples, Fla., Adriana Campos is the daughter of Ecuadorian immigrant parents and a triple Bull, earning all of her degrees from the USF College of Public Health (COPH).

January 13, 2025Alumni and Development