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COPH student Diego Dulanto Falcon and his brother, Leo, discuss with W¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµthe fraught ways their immigration status marked their childhood, and how they carved a path forward.
November 8, 2024In the Media, Student Life

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµvolunteers support Tampa Bay through hurricane disaster relief
As Tampa Bay endured the historic impacts of two major hurricanes in quick succession, volunteers from across ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµand ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµHealth came together to provide essential services and support to the region through the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµCommunity Emergency Response Team.
November 8, 2024College News

In new study, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµresearchers focus on occupational burnout from hurricanes and COVID
After Hurricane Helene sent its storm surge into Florida’s west coast in late September, local emergency responders and health care workers pulled long hours on the job. Then came Hurricane Milton right behind it, with Category 3 winds and rains wreaking havoc not just to property, but the patience and nerves of those same exhausted crews.
November 7, 2024Research and Innovation

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµrallies to support community through Hurricane Milton recovery efforts
¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµis stepping up to support the Tampa Bay community in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through initiatives such as the Tampa Bay Strong campaign, the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµMedical Response Unit and the Community Emergency Response Team, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµis helping residents recover and rebuild.
October 28, 2024College News

Sunshine ERC reorganizes, embraces interdisciplinary approach for worker health and safety
The COPH's Sunshine Education and Research Center has undergone a reorganization, reflecting a shift towards a more interdisciplinary approach in the field of occupational safety, health and wellness.
October 28, 2024College News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµNavigators ready to assist during health insurance open enrollment period
As the health insurance open enrollment period approaches from November 1, 2024 through January 15, 2025, Navigators from Florida Covering Kids & Families are gearing up to provide crucial, free assistance to Floridians navigating their health insurance options.
October 28, 2024College News

Championing health equity: Dr. Vickie Dugat Named Top 20 Under 40 Haitian-American Professional for 2024
Dr. Vickie Dugat is a ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµCollege of Public Health post-doctoral scholar celebrating earning the Top 20 Under 40 Young Haitian-American Professionals for 2024 from the Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida.
October 25, 2024Awards and Honors

Write or wrong? ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµinstructor addresses the use of AI in college writing assignments
Should a student use artificial intelligence (AI) to complete an essay, and if so, how can instructors teach the traditional skills of good writing?
October 24, 2024Research and Innovation

Scientist and storyteller: A student’s mission to promote public health through children's books
Originally from a small town south of Atlanta, second-year ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµCollege of Public Health (COPH) doctoral student Alyssa Hughes Durfey has traveled the US in pursuit of her education and career for the last 11 years.
October 14, 2024Student Life

COPH researchers study storm risk perceptions and COVID transmission
Floridians know from experience the trials of evacuating from a life-threatening storm, as witnessed recently when hurricane Helene ravaged the west coast and made landfall in the Panhandle.
October 14, 2024Research and Innovation

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµcommunity mobilizes for Hurricane Helene recovery
In the wake of the hurricane, the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ continues to demonstrate a powerful commitment to community – mobilizing students, faculty and staff across Tampa Bay. While there’s much work to be done, many of these efforts began before the historic storm surge devastated parts of the region.
October 14, 2024College News

U.S. News ranks ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµa top 50 public university, best value among all Florida universities
Over the past decade, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµhas risen an impressive 39 spots among public universities from No. 84 to No. 45, and 65 spots among all universities, from No. 156 to No. 91.
October 14, 2024College News