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Prognosis: Impact 鈥� USF DrPH student John Delano earns esteemed FAPIC honor
John Delano is in his second year of the DrPH program at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH), where he is excited to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in infection prevention. And he knows firsthand the difference infection prevention can make鈥攏ot just professionally, but personally.
October 10, 2025Awards and Honors, Student Life
USF is well represented among Tampa Bay Innovation Award winners
Five companies and a nonprofit connected with USF, two Cyber Florida programs, an AI hub developed at USF, and a Tampa General Hospital partnership will be among the 23 recipients of Tampa Bay Inno Awards.
October 10, 2025Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors
Doctoral student David Ajayi wins national grant for aphasia research
Sponsored by the National Aphasia Association (NAA) and the Academy of Aphasia, the award recognizes David Ajayi's research for its potential to advance communication outcomes and enhance the quality of life for individuals living with aphasia.
October 10, 2025Awards and Honors, Student Life
USF epidemiologist Dr. Jason Salemi honored for excellence in mentorship
Dr. Jason Salemi has been recognized with the Outstanding Mentorship Award from the American College of Epidemiology. The national award honors epidemiologists who demonstrate exceptional commitment to guiding and supporting the next generation of professionals in the field.
October 10, 2025Awards and Honors, Epidemiology
The COPH shines at 2025 FPHA Conference
Faculty, students and alumni from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) were honored for their leadership, service and scholarship at the 2025 Florida Public Health Association (FPHA) Annual Educational Conference in Kissimmee in July.
September 19, 2025Awards and Honors, College News
ASPPH proudly welcomes 71 graduate students from 47 member schools as new This Is Public Health庐 (TIPH) Ambassadors. These students play a vital role on the front lines of recruitment, sharing their experiences to inspire the next generation of public health leaders.
September 19, 2025Awards and Honors
Benjamin Jacob鈥檚 creation is saving lives now and in the future. The COPH associate professor has developed a smartphone app that pairs his artificial intelligence algorithms with a drone and satellite images to find all the mosquito habitats in an area and then treat and destroy them the same day.
September 19, 2025Awards and Honors
Vape-free victory
The USF College of Public Health鈥檚 (COPH) Vapes on Campus (VOC) project has been named the Tobacco Free Partnership of Broward County鈥檚 Member Champion of the Year鈥� Smoke-Free Initiatives, recognizing the team鈥檚 statewide impact on vaping and nicotine prevention among college students. The award was presented Sept. 18 in Fort Lauderdale.
September 19, 2025Awards and Honors
USF professor focuses Fulbright award on fighting cancer in Ethiopia
Bayesian hierarchical methods and survival analysis might seem esoteric to most of us, but Dr. Getachew Dagne speaks on the subject with ease.
September 5, 2025Awards and Honors, Biostatistics and Data Sciences
APHA president strives for a healthier America and quality family time
Dr. Deanna Wathington has lots of healthy ideas to share with the world, but not always enough time in a life crammed with activity. Most people would need a week to do what Wathington does in a day as she collaborates across various fields on the challenges facing health care in our communities. An affiliate professor of community and family health in USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH), she formerly served as associate dean for academic and student affairs as well as associate dean for academic enrichment at USF鈥檚 Morsani College of Medicine.
August 22, 2025Awards and Honors, College News
Jesse Casanova receives USF Health Culture Coin for exemplary leadership during international delegation
Doctoral student Jesse Casanova was recognized with a Culture Coin for his exceptional coordination of a multi-sector delegation to Japan. His leadership resulted in new partnerships with six Japanese institutions, including agreements with Tokyo Women's Medical University and renewed collaboration with Gifu University.
July 25, 2025Awards and Honors, Student Life
Sten Vermund honored with lifetime achievement award for advancing HIV/AIDS research collaboration
The U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Sciences Program has awarded COPH Dean Sten Vermund its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his two decades of leadership and commitment to global health collaboration.
June 20, 2025Awards and Honors, Sten Vermund