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It has been nearly 25 years since Al Sommer and Mohammed Akhter called for public health to become a profession and 20 years since that call was answered with the creation of the National Board of Public Health Examiners. Since the first Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam was offered in 2008, more than 14 000 people have earned a CPH, including those with and without public health degrees from all over the world.

April 21, 2026Alumni and Development, College News, Community Health Sciences, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

MCHSO symposium explores policy, systems shaping maternal and child health

The Maternal and Child Health Student Organization (MCHSO) at the USF College of Public Health (COPH) recently brought together students, faculty, community leaders and policymakers for its 17th annual symposium focused on strengthening maternal and child health systems and improving outcomes for families.

April 9, 2026Community Health Sciences

New science, real stories: USF’s push to improve mental health for mothers and families

A COPH research team presented at the 10th Annual Florida Perinatal Mental Health Conference in Tallahassee, sharing findings on psilocybin use among mothers outside clinical settings—including perceived impacts on parenting, mental health and substance use.

March 19, 2026Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation

USF professor feeds solutions to food insecurity

In a world where thousands of people migrate from one country to another, their safety and health are paramount. They also depend on a daily, if often problematic, staple: food.

March 17, 2026Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation

COPH’s Dr. Karen Liller selected to serve on ASPPH advisory committee

The COPH’s Dr. Karen Liller has been selected to serve on the Advocacy Advisory Committee for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).

March 17, 2026Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences

HPV vaccine success in Panama reveals new questions about cervical cancer mortality

Researchers from the COPH are examining how vaccination, screening and health system factors are shaping cervical cancer trends in Panama, offering new insights into progress toward eliminating the disease.

March 6, 2026Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation

COPH faculty, students advocate for worker health during Washington, D.C. visit

Faculty from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with federal legislators and discuss priorities related to worker health and safety, highlighting the impact of federally supported occupational health programs.

March 5, 2026College News, Community Health Sciences

USF trio recognized as 50 Hoops Legends for leadership beyond the court

Three faculty members from the COPH have been inducted into the 50 Hoops Legends, a nationwide network recognizing leaders who use basketball as a platform for service, mentorship and community impact.

February 24, 2026Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences

Award-winning community air monitoring network hosted annual summit in Tampa

A community-based air quality monitoring project led by the USF College of Public Health’s Dr. Amy Stuart continued its momentum this month with its annual community summit following recent statewide recognition for its grassroots approach to environmental planning and public health.

February 23, 2026Community Health Sciences, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

USF team surveys ways to control diseases among displaced populations

How can public health officials improve the lives of millions of people around the world if they lack the tools to monitor and address outbreaks of disease, especially among displaced populations?

February 13, 2026Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation

USF team applies lessons learned from Senegal health care project

Can helping women of a small, poor African country with a high illiteracy rate also benefit others beyond its borders?

December 12, 2025Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation

USF researcher addresses a growing crisis: Health care worker burnout

Imagine you’re a nurse or emergency responder in Florida when an outbreak of infectious disease collides with the aftermath of a hurricane.

December 12, 2025Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation, Student Life