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Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at °®ÎÛ´«Ã½
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’s global scientific network and expands its capacity to coordinate research, surveillance and response to emerging viral threats.
March 17, 2026College News, Sten Vermund
USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing
Research funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of USF’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.
March 17, 2026College News, Research and Innovation
COPH faculty, students advocate for worker health during Washington, D.C. visit
Faculty from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with federal legislators and discuss priorities related to worker health and safety, highlighting the impact of federally supported occupational health programs.
March 5, 2026College News
Welcoming President Moez Limayem: His first week in photos
Moez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF’s ninth president with a week spent engaging with the USF community – emphasizing his excitement for the university’s future and the opportunities ahead.
February 23, 2026College News
Vaccine research team joins the COPH
A vaccine research team specializing in antibody-mediated immunity and infectious disease prevention has joined the USF College of Public Health, strengthening the college’s work in global health and translational immunology.
February 23, 2026College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences
USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars
The Fulbright Program is again recognizing the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ as one of the nation’s colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. This is the 10th time USF has made the coveted and prestigious list since 2015.
February 9, 2026Awards and Honors, College News
Nolan Kimball concludes her COPH career, opens a new chapter
Nolan Kimball recently retired from the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ College of Public Health (COPH), marking the start of a new chapter following a career devoted to supporting faculty, strengthening academic operations and continuing her family’s long affiliation with USF.
January 26, 2026College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences
COPH welcomes new leaders and staff for start of academic year
As the spring semester begins, the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ College of Public Health (COPH) is welcoming new leadership and faculty and staff whose expertise will support teaching, research and service across the college and the state.
January 26, 2026College News
USF celebrates 70th anniversary in 2026 with year-long campaign honoring its history, focusing on the future
The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ is marking the 70th anniversary of its founding with a celebration that kicks off this month and runs throughout 2026, highlighting USF’s transformation into a nationally recognized, top-ranked public research university.
January 22, 2026Awards and Honors, College News
The year in review: COPH’s 10 most-read stories
From major leadership moments and academic milestones to faculty expertise and student achievements, the COPH's most-read stories this year highlighted the people and work shaping public health in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ and around the world.
January 16, 2026College News
A message from Dean Sten Vermund: Welcome to Spring 2026
A new year’s message from Dean Sten Vermund welcoming the COPH community to Spring 2026, reaffirming our commitment to public health values, shared responsibility and advancing excellence in education, research and practice.
January 15, 2026College News, Sten Vermund
°®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Board of Governors confirms Moez Limayem as USF’s next president
Limayem has served as president of the University of North °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ since 2022 and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years before taking the role at UNF.
December 15, 2025College News