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±«Óãtv launches groundbreaking undergraduate concentration in health care simulation

The ±«Óãtv is launching the world’s first university-based undergraduate concentration in Health Care Simulation Operations — a rapidly growing discipline aimed at advancing patient safety and care quality using cutting-edge simulation technologies.

August 6, 2025College News, Student Life

±«Óãtv offers new undergraduate programs in simulation, nutrition and rehabilitation science

Consider these statistics on the health of Americans: Nearly 50% suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease, more than 40% are obese and 12% manage diabetes every day, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Throw in the estimated 50 million people who require physical therapy, and you get the picture: a population with severe impairments.

August 6, 2025College News, Student Life

COPH professor brings data expertise to TGH’s inaugural Analytics Academy

Dr. Troy Quast brought real-world insights to Tampa General Hospital’s new Analytics Academy, a six-week program designed to help managers apply data tools to improve health care delivery. His session focused on statistics, predictive analytics and productivity measures.

July 11, 2025College News, Health Policy and Systems Management

±«Óãtv Sunshine ERC and Activist Lab team up to elevate occupational health education

The ±«Óãtv College of Public Health is strengthening its commitment to workforce well-being through collaboration between its Activist Lab and the Sunshine Education and Research Center. The partnership is helping prepare students to engage with real-world public health challenges while promoting safer, healthier working environments across Florida and the nation.

June 9, 2025College News

In January, Dr. Sten Vermund joined the university as dean of the College of Public Health, as well as Distinguished University Health Professor and senior associate vice president of ±«Óãtv Health. Also the chief medical officer of the Global Virus Network, he brings four decades of infectious disease epidemiology and prevention experience to his new role. Here are six facts to help you get to know Dean Vermund.

June 6, 2025College News, Sten Vermund

The Global Virus Network convened top virologists, epidemiologists, public health experts and government officials for the 2025 GVN Regional Meeting: Caribbean and Latin America in Kingston, Jamaica held May 1-2, 2025.

May 27, 2025College News

In memory of Dr. Paul Leaverton

Founding faculty Dr. Paul Emmett Leaverton passed away peacefully with his beloved wife, Su, by his side on April 25, 2025, in Tampa, Fla.

May 9, 2025College News

±«Óãtv Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay’s tech talent

Launching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond. In the ±«Óãtv College of Public Health, AI-powered drones are tracking mosquitoes carrying deadly diseases in real time.

May 9, 2025College News

A night to remember: Celebrating 40 years of the COPH

The ±«Óãtv 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 ±«Óãtv 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 ±«Óãtv’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

±«Óãtv 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 ±«Óãtv SafetyFlorida Consultation Program.

April 28, 2025Awards and Honors, College News, ±«Óãtv SafetyFlorida