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A night to remember: Celebrating 40 years of the COPH
The ƶijapp 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 ƶijapp students, reducing loneliness and increasing access to health information.
April 28, 2025College News, Community Engagement

National spotlight shines on award-winning Florida physician
A family medical doctor honored by ƶijapp’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

ƶijapp 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 ƶijapp SafetyFlorida Consultation Program.
April 28, 2025Awards and Honors, College News

ƶijapp COPH ranked top public health school in Florida by U.S. News & World Report
The ƶijapp has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report. With standout programs, ƶijapp continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.
April 11, 2025Awards and Honors, College News

ƶijapp prepares disease specialists to level up
Recognizing the need to enhance training for disease intervention specialists, the Florida Department of Health has partnered with the COPH to launch the Disease Intervention Specialist Training Academy.
March 28, 2025College News

It starts here: Your guide to NPHW at the COPH!
The COPH is part of a national effort to create the healthiest nation in one generation. ƶijapp Bulls and members of the local community are invited to join the movement and get involved today!
March 25, 2025College News, Community Engagement

Shaping the future of public health, one student at a time
For ƶijapp College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Jennifer Winston, public health is more than a profession—it’s a calling. As an instructor and PhD candidate at the COPH, Winston brings her wealth of real-world experience into the classroom, engaging and inspiring the next generation of public health professionals.
March 21, 2025Alumni and Development, College News, Student Life

Empowering the future: COPH’s Maternal and Child Health Symposium inspires change
The COPH's Maternal and Child Health Student Organization is set to host its annual symposium, themed “Nurturing the Next Generation: A Collaborative Approach to Maternal and Child Well-Being.”
March 7, 2025College News, Student Life

COPH’s Activist Lab Boot Camp powers up workforce health advocates
The COPH Activist Lab hosted its 7th Annual Activist Lab Boot Camp, focusing on the theme, “Creating a Healthier and Safer Workforce: Be Voices for Change!” The two-day event, held in collaboration with SERC, explored occupational safety, health and wellbeing.
February 24, 2025College News, Community Engagement

A night to remember: Join the COPH in celebrating 40 years of public health excellence
Celebrate 40 years of excellence with the College of Public Health at our 40th Anniversary event, hosted at the stunning 20-acre, lakefront Mision Lago Estate on Lake Thonotosassa and just minutes from ƶijapp's Tampa campus.
February 10, 2025College News

COPH launches new departments to advance education and research
Following months of planning and extensive faculty collaboration, the COPH received unanimous approval from the ƶijapp Faculty Senate to reorganize and reestablish its academic departments. This significant achievement marks a new chapter in the college’s commitment to excellence in public health education, research and practice.
February 10, 2025College News