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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ: A Preeminent Research University

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏrallies to support community through Hurricane Milton recovery efforts

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏis stepping up to support the Tampa Bay community in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through initiatives such as the Tampa Bay Strong campaign, the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏMedical Response Unit and the Community Emergency Response Team, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏis helping residents recover and rebuild.

October 28, 2024College News

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Sunshine ERC reorganizes, embraces interdisciplinary approach for worker health and safety

The COPH's Sunshine Education and Research Center has undergone a reorganization, reflecting a shift towards a more interdisciplinary approach in the field of occupational safety, health and wellness.

October 28, 2024College News

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏNavigators ready to assist during health insurance open enrollment period

As the health insurance open enrollment period approaches from November 1, 2024 through January 15, 2025, Navigators from Florida Covering Kids & Families are gearing up to provide crucial, free assistance to Floridians navigating their health insurance options.

October 28, 2024College News

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ: A Preeminent Research University

Championing health equity: Dr. Vickie Dugat Named Top 20 Under 40 Haitian-American Professional for 2024

Dr. Vickie Dugat is a ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏCollege of Public Health post-doctoral scholar celebrating earning the Top 20 Under 40 Young Haitian-American Professionals for 2024 from the Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida.

October 25, 2024Awards and Honors

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Write or wrong? ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏinstructor addresses the use of AI in college writing assignments

Should a student use artificial intelligence (AI) to complete an essay, and if so, how can instructors teach the traditional skills of good writing?

October 24, 2024Research and Innovation

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Scientist and storyteller: A student’s mission to promote public health through children's books

Originally from a small town south of Atlanta, second-year ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏCollege of Public Health (COPH) doctoral student Alyssa Hughes Durfey has traveled the US in pursuit of her education and career for the last 11 years.

October 14, 2024Student Life

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COPH researchers study storm risk perceptions and COVID transmission

Floridians know from experience the trials of evacuating from a life-threatening storm, as witnessed recently when hurricane Helene ravaged the west coast and made landfall in the Panhandle.

October 14, 2024Research and Innovation

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏcommunity mobilizes for Hurricane Helene recovery

In the wake of the hurricane, the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ continues to demonstrate a powerful commitment to community – mobilizing students, faculty and staff across Tampa Bay. While there’s much work to be done, many of these efforts began before the historic storm surge devastated parts of the region.

October 14, 2024College News

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ: A Preeminent Research University

U.S. News ranks ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏa top 50 public university, best value among all Florida universities

Over the past decade, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏhas risen an impressive 39 spots among public universities from No. 84 to No. 45, and 65 spots among all universities, from No. 156 to No. 91.

October 14, 2024College News

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October 14, 2024Research and Innovation

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Florida Research Data Center network will offer ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏresearchers detailed access to federal data

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ joined the Florida Research Data Center network on Tuesday, October 1, enabling ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏresearchers to access detailed data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and 15 other federal agencies.

October 14, 2024Research and Innovation

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ: A Preeminent Research University

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏupdate on Hurricane Milton

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏTampa and Sarasota-Manatee campuses will reopen on Monday, Oct. 14. The St. Petersburg campus will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 15. All classes on Monday, Oct. 14 will be held asynchronously.

October 14, 2024College News

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