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COPH student balances motherhood, career and passion for public health
For Angel Turner, a mother of four and a bachelor’s in public health student at the COPH, education is more than just an academic pursuit—it’s 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
In new scientific paper, COPH professor discusses role of hormones in environmental change
We often take for granted the long-term impact that people have on the environment, much less how our ecological wear-and-tear changes the way creatures in the wild cope and evolve over time.
August 22, 2024Research and Innovation
In memoriam of Dr. Stanley Graven
Dr. Stanley Graven, COPH founding faculty member and pioneer in the development of neonatology and the regionalization of neonatal care in the United States, passed away on July 8, 2024, in Dallas, Oregon.
August 22, 2024College News
Undergraduate students advance career learning through a corridor of support
Kiara Perez-Cans wants to be an oncologist. As a 19-year-old Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV junior majoring in health sciences, she knows the time, effort, and cost in getting there will be daunting.
August 22, 2024Research and 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 − and in some cases, deadly − if people aren’t prepared.
August 22, 2024Research and Innovation, Student Life
Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV names new dean for the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Health College of Public Health
Dr. Sten Vermund will join Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV in January, bringing decades of infectious disease epidemiology and prevention experience.
August 12, 2024College News
The COPH celebrates Dr. Skai Schwartz after 29 years of teaching
After nearly three decades at the COPH, Dr. Skai Schwartz, associate professor, will retire this August. Schwartz, known for her expertise in both classical statistics and epidemiologic methods, has significantly contributed to the field through her research, teaching and mentorship.
August 12, 2024College News
COPH expert works to save lives by improving disaster preparedness and recovery
Dr. Amber Mehmood was in Karachi in October 2005 when she heard news of the Combined Military Hospital in Muzaffarabad – or what was left of it. The medical staff was caring for patients in 256 beds when the unthinkable happened.
August 9, 2024College News
Prominent Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV epidemiologist appointed as dean at top California health sciences university
Ricardo Izurieta, MD, DrPH. MPH, an internationally known expert on tropical and infectious diseases, is leaving his long-time post as associate professor at the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s College of Public Health (COPH) to become dean of the new School of Health Sciences and Public Health at California State University Los Angeles.
August 9, 2024College News
Ellen Kent retires after 33 years of service to the COPH
The COPH's Ellen Kent will retire on Aug. 15 after a 33-year career dedicated to public health education, volunteerism and community service.
August 9, 2024College News
2024 FPHA features a new ‘hood, new leadership and new vibe
COPH faculty, staff, students and alumni from across the state came together for the 2024 Florida Public Health Association Annual Conference on July 30-31.
August 9, 2024Awards and Honors, College News
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 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV students to enhance infection control training for fire and emergency medical services personnel.
August 7, 2024Research and Innovation, Student Life