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​The editorial reflects on the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Journal's nearly 30-year commitment to advancing MCH. It emphasizes the journal's role in fostering a community dedicated to science and practice.

April 11, 2025Community Health Sciences, In the Media

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Dr. Donna Petersen awarded ASPPH Welch-Rose Award for Excellence in Academic Public Health Service

The Welch-Rose Award is given annually to an individual to honor their lifetime of public health service and/or for their extraordinary contributions to the academic public health community. This year Dr. Donna Petersen is the recipient of the ASPPH Welch-Rose Award for Excellence in Academic Public Health Service.

March 28, 2025Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences

It's hard to believe it’s been five years since the first COVID-19 case was reported in the United States. The COPH's Dr. Donna Petersen, professor and former dean, played a pivotal role in Tampa Bay's response. From early shutdowns to vaccine rollouts, her insights on collaboration, challenges and lessons learned offer valuable takeaways for future public health crises.

January 22, 2025In the Media

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COPH shines at APHA, showcasing expertise, climate leadership and community spirit

From receiving awards to making presentations to attending a spirited reception, COPH èßäÊÓÆµapps, faculty, staff and alumni left their mark on the annual American Public Health Association Meeting and Expo.

November 8, 2024College News, Sten Vermund

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COPH wins big at USF Health and USF awards ceremonies

COPH faculty, staff and èßäÊÓÆµapps were recognized at two awards ceremonies for both main campus and USF Health.

May 10, 2024Awards and Honors

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Dr. Donna Petersen retires as dean of COPH

Effective this month, Dr. Donna Petersen, the fourth dean of the USF College of Public Health, (COPH), will be retiring from her leadership role at the èßäÊÓÆµapp after 19 years of extraordinary service.

January 8, 2024College News

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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

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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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