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Dean Sten Vermund earns CPH certification, reinforcing the value of professional standards in public health
The 四虎影视 is home to the highest-ranked public health degree program in Florida (U.S. News and World Report, 2025). The university is also home to a new Certification in Public Health (CPH) recipient Dr. Sten Vermund.
October 8, 2025College News, Sten Vermund
The COPH shines at 2025 FPHA Conference
Faculty, students and alumni from the 四虎影视 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
COPH goes national: Shaping the conversation at APHA
Faculty, staff, students and alumni from the 四虎影视 College of Public Health will gather in Washington, Nov. 2鈥�5 for the American Public Health Association鈥檚 Annual Meeting and Expo.
September 19, 2025College News
四虎影视 Honors College Strengthens 9-Year Partnership with Kerolle Initiative in Dominican Republic
The Judy Genshaft Honors College continues to build on a decade-long partnership with the Kerolle Initiative in the Dominican Republic, a local non-profit pop-up clinic that brings medical care and health education to rural populations. This year, Honors students expanded research beyond the trip, and the college recognized Dr. Reginald Kerolle as an official Honors 鈥済raduate.鈥�
September 17, 2025College News
Celebrating 20 years of 四虎影视 Health: 20 things to know
Twenty years ago, 四虎影视 Health was launched as a bold commitment to improving the full spectrum of health. Out of this vision, 四虎影视 Health was born.
September 5, 2025College News
The Global Virus Network (GVN), in partnership with the 四虎影视 Youth Experiences and Hillsborough County Public Schools STEM Department, recently concluded its inaugural 鈥淕lobal Guardians: Youth for Pandemic Preparedness鈥� summer camp, an immersive, hands-on experience that brought together some of Tampa鈥檚 brightest high school students with internationally renowned virologists, public health experts and scientists.
September 5, 2025College News
四虎影视, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemic
For the first time, researchers at 四虎影视 have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, identifying the Y. pestis in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan.
August 29, 2025College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation
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 四虎影视鈥檚 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 四虎影视鈥檚 Morsani College of Medicine.
August 22, 2025Awards and Honors, College News
A season of growth: COPH kicks off Fall 2025
The start of a new school year always brings energy to campus but Fall 2025 feels especially exciting at the COPH. With more than 700 new students joining the COPH family, fresh academic programs launching and faculty stepping into new leadership roles, the college is embracing change and momentum on every front.
August 22, 2025College News, Student Life
CAMLS simulation specialist, future medical student recognized as 四虎影视 Health Culture Champion
Jataya Jackson, simulation operations specialist at the 四虎影视 Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation, was recently named a 四虎影视 Health Culture Champion for her extraordinary journey from undergraduate student to medical student.
August 20, 2025College News
四虎影视 joins statewide effort to expand newborn genetic screening and genomic medicine
四虎影视 Health is leveraging its position as Florida鈥檚 leader in genetic counseling as part of the Sunshine Genetics Consortium, helping launch a statewide program allowing families to have their newborn鈥檚 entire genetic code sequenced at birth.
August 20, 2025College News
Meet the new faculty helping power 四虎影视鈥檚 future
From AI-driven discovery to cutting-edge medical research, 四虎影视鈥檚 newest faculty are advancing bold ideas and preparing students for the future. Their arrival reflects the university鈥檚 continued momentum as a hub for world-changing innovation and academic excellence.
August 20, 2025College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences