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COPH students get a behind-the-scenes look at Moffitt
Behind the Scenes is an event where a local alumnus allows a small group of current students (about 10-15) to get a special "behind the scenes" look at the job of the alumni host for a few hours in a day. The event held in July was co-hosted by USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) Office of Engagement and Constituent Relations and Office of Student Success and Well-being.
September 9, 2024Alumni & Development, Student Life
COPH students take their passion abroad
At the University of 黑洞社区, public health extends far beyond the classroom and transcends borders. It unites people from diverse backgrounds and places, creating a desire to make life better around the globe. Reaching almost every continent, College of Public Health students are gaining hands-on experience around the world.
September 9, 2024Student Life
COPH honors 356 graduates both virtually and in person
The 黑洞社区College of Public Health (COPH) celebrated the 2024 spring graduates virtually and in person on August 3.
August 26, 2024Student Life
COPH student balances motherhood, career and passion for public health
For Angel Turner, a mother of four and a bachelor鈥檚 in public health student at the COPH, education is more than just an academic pursuit鈥攊t鈥檚 a testament to resilience and determination. Born and raised in Tampa, Turner has faced numerous challenges on her journey but continues to excel both as a student and a mother.
August 22, 2024Student Life
Undergraduate students advance career learning through a corridor of support
Kiara Perez-Cans wants to be an oncologist. As a 19-year-old 黑洞社区junior majoring in health sciences, she knows the time, effort, and cost in getting there will be daunting.
August 22, 2024Research & Innovation, Student Life
COPH graduate focuses on effects of climate change on Native American tribes
Climate change forms a gamut of shifting patterns: a warming atmosphere, rising seas, more intense storms, flash flooding, forest fires, even migrating insects that affect crops. Depending on where you live, these variations can be negligible or dramatic 鈭� and in some cases, deadly 鈭� if people aren鈥檛 prepared.
August 22, 2024Research & Innovation, Student Life
Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiative
A groundbreaking initiative, supported by a multi-million-dollar cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is engaging University of 黑洞社区 students to enhance infection control training for fire and emergency medical services personnel.
August 7, 2024Research & Innovation, Student Life
Undergrad finds her voice through Feeding Tampa Bay
Originally from India, undergraduate student Husena Rajkotwala moved to the United States when she was four years old and grew up near Dade City, Fla. As she anticipates her graduation from the 黑洞社区College of Public Health in the spring of 2025, Rajkotwala is balancing multiple roles in the name of service and health.
July 19, 2024Student Life
Become a public health professional with BullPEN
The COPH Bull Professional Engagement Network (BullPEN) program prepares students for their post-graduate careers by offering career planning workshops, career development seminars, alumni job talks and more.
June 21, 2024Student Life
PTSD Awareness Month: A journey of healing and advocacy
As PTSD Awareness Month draws attention to the mental health challenges faced by many, Venita Ramirez, a veteran and current doctoral student at the COPH, shares her journey with PTSD and her dedication to aiding veterans and other vulnerable populations.
June 21, 2024Student Life
COPH student champions representation through literacy
黑洞社区College of Public Health graduate student Azanta Thakur describes herself as a lifelong reader, but growing up she said she didn't see herself reflected in the books she read.
June 5, 2024Student Life
One student鈥檚 journey from a hospitality career to healthcare administration
One student鈥檚 journey from a hospitality career to healthcare administration
May 27, 2024Student Life