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Directly out of undergrad, Sara Wolicki worked as an accountant at a Vermont ski resort. She loved working with numbers and enjoyed the time with her coworkers, but something was missing. Wolicki found that missing piece in the field of public health - epidemiology and evaluation specifically - and never turned back. She received a Master of Public Health from the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ in 2015, fully transitioning from the business world to a STEM field.

April 28, 2025Alumni and Development

A night to remember: Celebrating 40 years of the COPH

The Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ College of Public Health's Ruby Anniversary Celebration was a night to remember, filled with joy, reflection and a shared commitment to public health. Whether you joined us in person or were with us in spirit, we want to share the highlights of this 40th anniversary milestone event with you.​

April 28, 2025College News

At the height of the pandemic, two programs launched to connect people across generations. Five years later, Health Buddies and TelePals have connected hundreds of older adults with Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ students, reducing loneliness and increasing access to health information.

April 28, 2025College News, Community Engagement

COPH Bulls beyond borders

For Trenyce Pierre, Cierra Greenfield and Shenica Jerome—three Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ students in the College of Public Health (COPH)—a one-week study abroad trip to Quebec, Canada became a defining moment in their academic journeys. It was an immersive experience that expanded their global perspectives and deepened their public health understanding in ways that textbooks simply couldn’t. The three were among a group of students who participated, making the opportunity all the more meaningful.

April 28, 2025Student Life

National spotlight shines on award-winning Florida physician

A family medical doctor honored by Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ’s College of Public Health (COPH) for her philanthropic work has accepted a prominent position in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in Washington, D.C.

April 28, 2025College News

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ SafetyFlorida recognized as Tampa declares occupational safety day

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor has designated April 28 as Occupational Safety and Health Day, aligning the city with the internationally recognized World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The designation also acknowledges the ongoing efforts of the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ SafetyFlorida Consultation Program.

April 28, 2025Awards and Honors, College News

Classroom to career: Launching public health futures at COPH

From her roots on a Florida farm to the front lines of global disease elimination at Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ’s College of Public Health, Dr. Kristi Miley has carved a path in public health. With three Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ degrees — a PhD in global communicable diseases, an MSPH in global communicable diseases and a BS in biomedical sciences— Miley has transformed her lifelong connection to animals and the natural world into a career devoted to infectious disease research, medical entomology and public health education.

April 28, 2025Alumni and Development, Research and Innovation

Introducing Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ's 2025 Award Recipients for the Outstanding Young Alumni award! Stefania Alastre Arcusa, Cell and Molecular Biology ’17 and MSPH ’21

April 11, 2025Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors

COPH and Healthy Start aim to improve the mental health of young people

Every child deserves a positive start in life, and a team at Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ’s College of Public Health (COPH), along with graduates from the school, want to point young people in right direction.

April 11, 2025Research and Innovation

Drs. Joe Bohn and Jason Salemi recognized with COPH Excellence in Teaching Award

Drs. Joe Bohn and Jason Salemi were honored with the prestigious COPH Excellence in Teaching Award by the Public Health Student Association during the college’s National Public Health Week ceremony. The award recognizes faculty members who have made significant contributions to student development and the quality of education within their department and the college.

April 11, 2025Awards and Honors

Amy Artuso receives Outstanding Alumni Award

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Amy Artuso is the 2025 recipient of the COPH Outstanding Alumni Award, and was recognized in a ceremony during National Public Health week.

April 11, 2025Alumni and Development

MPH student brings public health passion to Colombia through IHSC medical mission

MPH student Jonathan Andreadakis recently completed a service trip with Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ's International Health Service Collaborative to Medellín, Colombia. The trip, part of a long-standing collaboration between Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Health and Universidad CES, sent an interprofessional team of students to a densely populated neighborhood facing complex health challenges.

April 11, 2025Community Engagement, Student Life