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USF professor鈥檚 textbook earns national 2025 Book of the Year honor
Dr. Zachary Pruitt, professor and alumnus of the USF College of Public Health, has been named a 2025 Book of the Year Award winner by the American Journal of Nursing (AJN), earning first place in the health care administration category for his textbook, Health Services Management: Competencies and Careers.
February 26, 2026Alumni and Development, Health Policy and Systems Management
The business of better health
For Will Steed, earning his master of health administration (MHA) from USF鈥檚 College of Public Health was the result of years of thoughtful reflection, gradual pivots and a long-standing connection to health care that began well before he ever stepped into a classroom.
February 19, 2026Alumni and Development, Health Policy and Systems Management
Public health is in the air
Born and raised in Tallahassee, Fla., David Krause鈥檚 journey to USF鈥檚 College of Public Health has been shaped by military service, scientific curiosity and a career-long focus on protecting people from hazards they often can鈥檛 see.
February 6, 2026Alumni and Development, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences
Turning an internship into a career
For Danielle DeNofrio, public health became a calling while discovering how health extends far beyond the walls of a clinic, which was a realization that ultimately led her to USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH), and her first professional job in public health at the Global Virus Network (GVN), with international headquarters at USF.
January 27, 2026Alumni and Development, Epidemiology
USF team promotes effective method for disinfecting emergency vehicles from airborne pathogens
Imagine you鈥檙e a paramedic assigned to an ambulance, working face-to-face with sick people, some carrying an infectious disease. Would you be worried about falling ill yourself? Just as important, how do first responders stay healthy in otherwise unhealthy places?
January 16, 2026Alumni and Development
Protecting the herd from threats
Rob Marlowe has built a career at the intersection of preparation, protection and community engagement. As an emergency coordinator for the 深夜看片 Department of Emergency Management, he spends his days teaching, planning and helping the campus community navigate the realities of modern-day threats.
January 16, 2026Alumni and Development
Health beyond hospital walls
For Dr. Aihinoria Olisa, the journey from Nigeria to USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) was both personal and purposeful.
December 2, 2025Alumni and Development, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences
Converting an internship to fellowship
Rajkotwala graduated from the COPH in May with a bachelor of science in public health, a concentration in global health and minors in environmental health and infection control. She credits faculty at the COPH with nurturing her interests. It was also at COPH where she first heard about the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) internship.
November 20, 2025Alumni and Development
COPH goes national: Bulls lead the conversation at APHA 2025
The COPH took center stage at the 2025 American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting & Expo, held Nov. 2鈥�5 in Washington, D.C. Faculty, staff, students and alumni from the college gathered alongside thousands of professionals from across the nation to advance the year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淢aking the Public鈥檚 Health a National Priority.鈥�
November 7, 2025Alumni and Development, College News, Student Life
USF team equates a well-trained workforce with a healthier public
The COPH's Disease Intervention Specialist Training Academy (DISTA) addresses workforce development challenges while equipping people with the skills that ultimately can save lives.
November 6, 2025Alumni and Development, Epidemiology, Research and Innovation
First-gen student has an award winning fall
Rihana Aydin is making a splash with her accomplishments. The first-generation college student earned a master of public health in epidemiology and is currently pursuing a PhD in public health with a concentration in epidemiology, both from USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH).
November 6, 2025Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors
A legacy of dedication and data
After nearly three decades of service to the USF College of Public Health (COPH), David (Dave) Hogeboom is closing one meaningful chapter and beginning a new adventure. His official retirement date is November 20, but his impact on the college will long outlast his final day on campus.
November 6, 2025Alumni and Development, College News