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PHHP Days 2026 draws record participation, highlights collegewide scholarship

April 21, 2026

Hundreds of PHHP students and faculty — and attendees from across campus — came together over two days to listen and learn from each other at the third annual PHHP Days.

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From classroom to Capitol Hill, UF students help shape health policy

April 1, 2026

By working directly with lawmakers and constituents, students bridge the gap between academic training and real-world health policy.

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Meet the Students of PHHP: Jakob Meredith, Master of Public Health

March 12, 2026

College of Public Health and Health Professions students are dedicated to improving health and well-being in communities around the world.

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Meet the Students of PHHP: Mya Maybank, Master of Public Health

March 2, 2026

College of Public Health and Health Professions students are dedicated to improving health and well-being in communities around the world.

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Meet the Students of PHHP: Alexa Rivers, B.P.H./M.P.H.

February 23, 2026

College of Public Health and Health Professions students are dedicated to improving health and well-being in communities around the world.

Alexandra Rodriguez serves as international U.N. Peace Summit delegate

February 6, 2026

She was one of 400 delegates from more than 60 countries selected to learn about strategies for peace from leading activists.

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M.P.H. student selected for fieldwork with rural health clinics

January 22, 2026

Sarah Swim will spend spring semester at the Suwannee River Area Health Education Center in Alachua, supporting that agency and two others with policy and workforce development.

Meet the Students of PHHP: Ryan Athay, Master of Public Health

January 7, 2026

College of Public Health and Health Professions students are dedicated to improving health and well-being in communities around the world.

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Sophia Amro Gazze: A student’s research journey at PHHP

January 7, 2026

Gazze jumped straight into hands-on projects, teaming up with faculty and local experts to address real health care challenges from day one.

Sophia Amro Gazze sits in a white lab coat smiling at a camera as she sits next to a desk with a microscope.

Helena Chapman named PHHP Alumna of the Year

November 4, 2025

The triple Gator was honored during a ceremony in October for her significant contributions to the field and promotion of public health.