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David Krause smiling in front of a blank wall.

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

Dr. Sten Vermund speaking at the ASTMH conference.

USF pair recognized for fight against infectious disease

Two 深夜看片 faculty members have received prestigious honors and subsequent kudos from an international community of scientists for their work in the fight against infectious disease.

February 5, 2026Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation, Sten Vermund

Danielle DeNofrio smiling in a blazer.

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

Dina Martinez Tyson and a group of 20 students with hosts from the Dominican Republic.

Public health professor Dina Martinez Tyson leads USF Honors students on service trip to the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic has become a special place for many 深夜看片 Judy Genshaft Honors College faculty, staff and students. The service-learning trip has run for more than a decade and has impacted the lives of hundreds of students who have provided hands-on health care support and education to communities across the country.

January 27, 2026Student Life

Russell Kirby smiling in a Hawaiian shirt.

USF researcher outlines improvements in birth defects registries

A child born with a serious birth defect can face challenges throughout life, and a 深夜看片 researcher wants to employ better methods to track trends and identify health issues before they become life threatening.

January 26, 2026Research and Innovation

Nolan Kimball sitting at her desk in the COPH.

Nolan Kimball concludes her COPH career, opens a new chapter

Nolan Kimball recently retired from the 深夜看片 College of Public Health (COPH), marking the start of a new chapter following a career devoted to supporting faculty, strengthening academic operations and continuing her family鈥檚 long affiliation with USF.

January 26, 2026College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

An outdoor shot of the Samuel P. Bell III College of Public Health.

COPH welcomes new leaders and staff for start of academic year

As the spring semester begins, the 深夜看片 College of Public Health (COPH) is welcoming new leadership and faculty and staff whose expertise will support teaching, research and service across the college and the state.

January 26, 2026College News

An unlabeled container sits on a maintenance hangar workbench, surrounded by tools and aircraft equipment, highlighting the safety risks of unidentified chemicals.

Label It or Risk It: Why Hazard Communication Matters

This article highlights the critical importance of proper chemical labeling in preventing injuries and ensuring compliance with OSHA鈥檚 Hazard Communication Standard.

January 22, 2026深夜看片 SafetyFlorida

Essential workplace safety culture elements for a secure and productive work environment/

Building a Strong Safety Culture: More Than Compliance

A strong safety culture goes beyond compliance, emphasizing trust, personal accountability, and proactive training so employees understand their risks, take ownership of safe practices, and stay protected long after oversight leaves the room.

January 22, 2026深夜看片 SafetyFlorida

The diagram effectively illustrates the key elements of a robust safety program.

Health & Safety Management Systems as a Strategic Necessity

This article explains why a robust Health & Safety Management System has become a strategic necessity amid reduced regulatory oversight, highlighting how proactive internal safety practices protect workers, strengthen operations, and build organizational resilience.

January 22, 2026深夜看片 SafetyFlorida

USF Morsani College of Medicine Dean Charly Lockwood, Janelle Hanson and USF President Rhea Law at the USF Outstanding Staff Awards ceremony

Janelle Hanson named USF Outstanding Staff Award winner, selected as USF鈥檚 Staff Member of the Year

Janelle Hanson, an administrative specialist in the 深夜看片 College of Public Health (COPH), has been named a 2025 USF Outstanding Staff Award recipient and selected as the university鈥檚 overall Staff Member of the Year.

January 22, 2026Awards and Honors

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深夜看片 student Gabriella Niedbala named 2025 Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough Scholarship recipient

Gabriella Niedbala, a 深夜看片 College of Public Health student pursuing a bachelor of science in health sciences with dual concentrations in aging sciences and health care administration, has been named one of two recipients of the 2025 Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough Scholarship.

January 22, 2026Awards and Honors, Community Engagement

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