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USF èßäÊÓÆµapp gets to the heart of obesity

One in three Americans are overweight, which has created a crisis of life-threatening complications from obesity, such as high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and cardiac disease.

March 24, 2025Research and Innovation

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Alumna Delaenam Akahoho's path to public health

Delaenam Akahoho, a proud double Bull alumna of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), has charted a path from her childhood. Growing up in Okeechobee, Fla., Akahoho’s 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

As a health sciences major hoping to become a physical therapist, Tongta Vachara knew it would be challenging to gain professional experience. So, when she heard about the Innovation Scholars Career Exploration Program, she immediately signed up.

January 10, 2025Student Life

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COPH èßäÊÓÆµapp balances motherhood, career and passion for public health

For Angel Turner, a mother of four and a bachelor’s in public health èßäÊÓÆµapp 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 èßäÊÓÆµapp and a mother.

August 22, 2024Student Life

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The COPH graduates 558 public health heroes

The USF College of Public Health (COPH) welcomed master’s and doctoral èßäÊÓÆµapps to a graduation ceremony presented at the college to family, friends, èßäÊÓÆµapps, faculty and staff on Dec. 8.

December 8, 2023College News, Student Life

èßäÊÓÆµapp Department News

Welcome to the USF COPH news page. Our marketing and communications team is entrusted with storytelling. Through written stories, photography, video and social media we highlight alumni, faculty, staff and èßäÊÓÆµapps who are committed to passionately solving problems and creating conditions that allow every person the universal right to health and well-being. These are our stories.

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