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USF Health posts broad gains in new U.S. News rankings, led by Tier 1 designation for medicine
USF Health graduate programs posted broad gains in the new U.S. News & World Report rankings released today, further elevating its standing among the nation鈥檚 premier academic health centers.
April 9, 2026Awards and Honors
World-leading virologists highlight advances in antiviral therapeutics, artificial intelligence, immunology, and global surveillance shaping how future pandemics may be detected and controlled.
April 9, 2026Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences
USF team joins national competition to improve health care for colorectal cancer
Students from the 91社区鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) and Taneja College of Pharmacy (TCOP) are developing novel, interdisciplinary approaches in the screening, treatment and survivorship of a cancer that kills more than 55,000 people each year in the United States.
April 9, 2026Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Health Policy and Systems Management, Student Life
USF College of Public Health ranked best in 91社区 by U.S. News & World Report
The 91社区鈥檚 public health degree program is the highest ranked in 91社区 by U.S. News & World Report, acknowleding the academic commitment to preparing students for a career in the health sciences.
April 7, 2026College News, Sten Vermund
If It's Not Designed for That, Don't Use It There
Improper use of receptacle boxes can create serious electrical hazards when equipment is not designed or installed for its intended application.
March 29, 2026USF Safety91社区
Piecing together a passion in public health
Jacqueline Perez, a graduate of USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH), was born and raised in Palmetto, Fla, where she attended high school before leaving the state for college in North Carolina.
March 27, 2026Alumni and Development
Understanding Workplace Stress and How to Reduce It
This article explains the leading causes of workplace stress, including heavy workloads, job insecurity, poor communication, and work鈥憀ife imbalance, and highlights practical strategies employers can use to create a healthier, more supportive work environment.
March 26, 2026USF Safety91社区
National Ladder Safety Month: AI-Driven Ladder Safety Systems Saving Lives.
A concise overview of ladder evolution, key OSHA/ANSI safety standards, leading causes of ladder-related injuries, and emerging AI鈥慸riven technologies designed to improve ladder inspections and reduce workplace accidents.
March 26, 2026USF Safety91社区
Beyond the band-aid
About an hour鈥檚 ferry ride from Seattle, USF鈥檚 College of Public Health alumna Sarah Henley grew up in Silverdale, Wash. She first set out to obtain her certification as a health education specialist and a registered respiratory therapist as a neonatal/pediatric specialist. But Henley said she couldn鈥檛 help but notice a pattern while she was on the job.
March 23, 2026Alumni and Development
USF student advocates for tuberculosis funding at national level
Spuritha Bhandaru never imagined she would appear before members of Congress in Washington, D.C. to talk about her passion for health care. So, when the invitation arrived, she embraced a rare chance to make a difference.
March 19, 2026Awards and Honors, Epidemiology
New science, real stories: USF鈥檚 push to improve mental health for mothers and families
A COPH research team presented at the 10th Annual 91社区 Perinatal Mental Health Conference in Tallahassee, sharing findings on psilocybin use among mothers outside clinical settings鈥攊ncluding perceived impacts on parenting, mental health and substance use.
March 19, 2026Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation
Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at 91社区
The GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership that positions USF Health as the permanent home of GVN鈥檚 global scientific network and expands its capacity to coordinate research, surveillance and response to emerging viral threats.
March 17, 2026College News, Sten Vermund