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student spotlight
In their own words
PHHP undergraduate students share the personal experiences that inspired them to pursue careers in public health.
Faculty member Michael von Fricken shares everything you need to know to avoid tickborne illness in Florida.
The new surveillance system will target dengue fever, yellow fever and other arboviruses.
While rare, hantaviruses are a genus of viruses primarily transmitted from rodents to humans.
recent news
The honor comes from the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association and the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies.
Zhoumeng Lin leads a new study that will create computational models to determine drug withdrawl intervals for food animals.
A new UF and USC training program provides early career rehabilitation researchers with training, mentoring and resources to become independent…
student spotlight
Serving our community
As one of three PHHP student-led clinics, the UF Occupational Therapy Equal Access Clinic provides a range of in-person and telehealth services free to the community.
Public health student Taylor Mendez urges young people to take sun protection seriously.
College of Public Health and Health Professions students are dedicated to improving health and well-being in communities around the world.
Psychology student Skyla Abramson shares how growing up with her mother’s epilepsy taught her the importance of staying calm and understanding…
Hey, current PHHP students…
We want to share the stories of PHHP students. What experiences and motivations led you here? What challenges and triumphs have you encountered along the way?
in the news
A column by recent O.T.D. alumna Samia Alamgir appears in the Tampa Bay Times.
The Rural Health Information Hub highlights the work of UF HealthScreen, which offers no-cost screenings for chronic disease.
Tracy Centanni discusses vagus nerve therapies with the New York Times.
Media relations
PHhp on the road
The group’s research focused on targeted strategies for addressing care gaps in postpartum hemorrhage outcomes.
Sam Curry and Karin Rashid recently traveled to Tallahassee to promote children’s health care access alongside Florida Voices for Health.
Team members delivered several presentations and received multiple awards.
alumni news
PHHP honored more than 650 undergraduate, master’s, Ph.D. and professional graduates in spring ceremonies.
Rebecca Piazza and Lindsey Prato have been appointed to Florida’s Board of Occupational Therapy by Governor Ron DeSantis.
The list, compiled by the UF Alumni Association, recognizes the world’s fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UF alumni.
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Marissa Pazik Dissertation Defense
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UF Alumni Weekend
June 25-27, 2026
Take a well-deserved summer break and join us for our inaugural Alumni Weekend activities. This is your chance to return to campus, reconnect with classmates, meet fellow Gators across generations and reflect on your many moments that formed your student experience.
