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Teaching policy, managing practice
Born in Orange Park and raised in Bradenton, Fla., Paul Wagner always knew he wanted to serve others鈥攈e just didn鈥檛 know what form that would take. It wasn鈥檛 until a course called 鈥淐areers in Public Health鈥� at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) that everything clicked.
May 23, 2025Alumni and Development
A hometown public health hero
Heath Kirby knows exactly where he came from and exactly where he鈥檚 meant to be-- leading community health efforts as a proud alumna of USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH).
May 9, 2025Alumni and Development, Health Policy and Systems Management
Directly out of undergrad, Sara Wolicki worked as an accountant at a Vermont ski resort. She loved working with numbers and enjoyed the time with her coworkers, but something was missing. Wolicki found that missing piece in the field of public health - epidemiology and evaluation specifically - and never turned back. She received a Master of Public Health from the 91社区 in 2015, fully transitioning from the business world to a STEM field.
April 28, 2025Alumni and Development
Classroom to career: Launching public health futures at COPH
From her roots on a 91社区 farm to the front lines of global disease elimination at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health, Dr. Kristi Miley has carved a path in public health. With three USF degrees 鈥� a PhD in global communicable diseases, an MSPH in global communicable diseases and a BS in biomedical sciences鈥� Miley has transformed her lifelong connection to animals and the natural world into a career devoted to infectious disease research, medical entomology and public health education.
April 28, 2025Alumni and Development, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation
Introducing USF's 2025 Award Recipients for the Outstanding Young Alumni award! Stefania Alastre Arcusa, Cell and Molecular Biology 鈥�17 and MSPH 鈥�21
April 11, 2025Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences
Amy Artuso receives Outstanding Alumni Award
USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Amy Artuso is the 2025 recipient of the COPH Outstanding Alumni Award, and was recognized in a ceremony during National Public Health week.
April 11, 2025Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences
Shaping the future of public health, one student at a time
For USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Jennifer Winston, public health is more than a profession鈥攊t鈥檚 a calling. As an instructor and PhD candidate at the COPH, Winston brings her wealth of real-world experience into the classroom, engaging and inspiring the next generation of public health professionals.
March 21, 2025Alumni and Development, College News, Community Health Sciences, Student Life
Mental health hygienist cleans up emotional poverty
Dr. Sara Spowart鈥檚 journey to USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) from international development to mental health championing is one shaped by experience, resilience and a commitment to improving well-being.
March 21, 2025Alumni and Development
Alumna Delaenam Akahoho's path to public health
Delaenam Akahoho, a proud double Bull alumna of USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH), has charted a path from her childhood. Growing up in Okeechobee, Fla., Akahoho鈥檚 experiences with community and public health challenges have shaped her commitment to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
March 7, 2025Alumni and Development, Biostatistics and Data Sciences, Community Health Sciences, Epidemiology
Becoming a public health analyst
YaMaya Barley鈥檚 journey into becoming a double Bull at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) is a story of passion, perseverance and a deep commitment to improving the well-being of communities. Originally from Rochester, N.Y., but raised in Tampa, Fla., Barley鈥檚 academic and professional path has been shaped by her desire to make a difference in public health.
February 24, 2025Alumni and Development, Community Health Sciences
Giving the green light to transportation safety
Sophia Peerzada鈥檚 path to USF鈥檚 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, Health Policy and Systems Management
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, Health Policy and Systems Management