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Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV community mobilizes for Hurricane Helene recovery
In the wake of the hurricane, the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV continues to demonstrate a powerful commitment to community – mobilizing students, faculty and staff across Tampa Bay. While there’s much work to be done, many of these efforts began before the historic storm surge devastated parts of the region.
October 14, 2024College News
U.S. News ranks Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV a top 50 public university, best value among all Florida universities
Over the past decade, Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV has risen an impressive 39 spots among public universities from No. 84 to No. 45, and 65 spots among all universities, from No. 156 to No. 91.
October 14, 2024College News
Menopause onset before age 40 years appears to negate a longevity benefit women typically have over men, particularly among women who also undergo hormone therapy, researchers reported.
October 14, 2024Research and Innovation
Florida Research Data Center network will offer Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researchers detailed access to federal data
The Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV joined the Florida Research Data Center network on Tuesday, October 1, enabling Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researchers to access detailed data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and 15 other federal agencies.
October 14, 2024Research and Innovation
Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV update on Hurricane Milton
The Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Tampa and Sarasota-Manatee campuses will reopen on Monday, Oct. 14. The St. Petersburg campus will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 15. All classes on Monday, Oct. 14 will be held asynchronously.
October 14, 2024College News
Your Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV College of Public Health colleagues are excited to see you at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting in Minneapolis. We want to celebrate with all of you participating in the largest gathering of public health scholars and professionals in the country! Make plans now to connect with your alma mater and other public health colleagues.
October 13, 2024College News
From Cuba to Tampa, this alumna's path always led to health care
Originally born in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba, Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Alicia Gomez Fuego grew up in a small town outside of the city called San Luis on a small farm where large quantities of tobacco were planted and livestock raised.
October 3, 2024Alumni and Development
Twenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards
Twenty-seven Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV faculty members were recognized on Tuesday, September 17 with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards. The COPH's Judith Rijnhart was recognized for her distinguished contributions to the field of epidemiology and expertise in mediation analysis to investigate causal mechanisms that underlie exposure and intervention effects of cognitive health outcomes in older adults.
September 23, 2024Awards and Honors
COPH alumna empowers communities through public health
Originally from southeast Georgia, Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV College of Public Health alumna Krys Johnson said she grew up in a severely under-resourced area.
September 23, 2024Alumni and Development
International symposium explores migration and health in the Americas
The COPH played a prominent role in the first-ever International Symposium on Migration and Health in the Americas, held Sept. 9-10 at the City of Knowledge in Panama. Led by Dr. Arlene Calvo, the event brought together experts from across the Americas to address the growing intersection of migration and public health, with Panama as a key focal point.
September 23, 2024College News
Public health faculty contributes to ACS cancer report
In September, the American Cancer Society released Cancer Facts & Figures for Hispanic/Latino People 2024 on cancer.org in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The report was a collaboration between Anat Saka, Dr. Paulo Pinheiro and the COPH's Dr. Dina Martinez Tyson.
September 23, 2024Research and Innovation
Public health PhD student hopes to change the mood on major depressive disorder
The symptoms can’t be ignored: You’re losing concentration and sleep; have little appetite, motivation or energy; and almost no self-esteem. Worse, suicidal thoughts creep into your head.
September 20, 2024Research and Innovation, Student Life