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PHHP Outstanding Alumni 2026

October 8, 2026

The College of Public Health and Health Professions will recognize seven graduates with 2026 Outstanding Alumni Awards at a ceremony on October 10 during PHHP Alumni Reunion.

graphic featuring seven headshots with text UF College of Public Health and Health Professions Congratulations to the 2026 Winners of the Outstanding Alumni Awards

Is vagus nerve stimulation the new cold plunge?

October 7, 2026

Tracy Centanni Rosen discusses potential uses for vagus nerve stimulation with Ethos.

The student becomes the practitioner: Experiential learning at a glance

August 24, 2026

At PHHP, students have the opportunity to put learning into practice, giving them a head start on careers.

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MBI Researcher Highlight: Dr. Tracy Centanni Rosen

July 6, 2026

Her research aims to better understand the root causes of dyslexia and spur neural plasticity, or the brain’s ability to adapt, using noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation to improve reading and language skills.

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Meet the Students of PHHP: Alejandro Ramirez, Master Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders

June 1, 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: Anna Handley, Doctor of Audiology

May 25, 2026

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

Can shocking your vagus nerve really improve your health?

May 20, 2026

Tracy Centanni discusses vagus nerve therapies with the New York Times.

Meet the Students of PHHP: Rebecca Vides, Doctor of Audiology

May 18, 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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Small gestures with big meaning

May 15, 2026

Faculty and students deliver comfort to patients through hand-crafted symbols.

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PHHP instructors recognized for teaching excellence

April 23, 2026

Laurie Gauger, Molly Jacobs and Alexandra Rodriguez received college and university honors.