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Giving the green light to transportation safety
Sophia Peerzada’s path to Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s 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 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s College of Public Health (COPH). Despite coming from different backgrounds—Moloney, originally from Kansas, and Ayres, from Jefferson City, Mo.—the 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, 2025Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV SafetyFlorida
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, 2025Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV SafetyFlorida
Emily Walsh makes history as the first student awarded with the Vincent Jackson Community Champion Award
Emily Walsh is a recent graduate from the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV 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
Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV consultation program helps businesses play it safe in the workplace
Let’s say you open a small business in Tampa, with a dozen employees. What’s 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
Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV study brainstorms the good and bad of AI in curriculum design
It seems you can’t 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 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV 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’s 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’s 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 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV College of Public Health (COPH).
January 13, 2025Alumni and Development