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More than 14,000 alumni chose the USF College of Public Health as their academic home. They live throughout the United States and in remote areas around the world. Outside of Florida, the largest concentrations of alumni work in metro-Atlanta and in metro-Washington, DC.
COPH alumni are surveyed one year after graduation. The most recent survey of MPH respondents indicated 95% are employed, in continuing education, or a training program one year after graduation. The majority work with a government agency (31%) and health care organizations (25%). Some of the employers where alumni practice their passion include Amazon, USAID, NIH, CDC, Humana, The Carter Center, NASA, Johnson & Johnson, US FDA, Bausch & Lomb, Inc. and more!
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USF College of Public Health Alumni News Fall 2026
The USF College of Public Health Alumni Newsletter for Fall 2026.
USF College of Public Health Alumni News Fall 2026
Orlando alumni stay connected around FPHA conference
Orlando-area alumni and friends of the USF College of Public Health had two opportunities to connect during the week of the Florida Public Health Association (FPHA) Conference.
Orlando alumni stay connected around FPHA conference
Uncovering the hidden impacts of a hurricane on food supply
When Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck in 2024, the storms not only left behind a trail of destruction but also exposed an often-overlooked challenge for local emergency responders: How hurricanes can disrupt the food system and make it harder for residents to access it when they need it most.
Uncovering the hidden impacts of a hurricane on food supply
"It’s an honor to stay involved and help the next generation of public health professionals find their path. USF will always be a part of me. I love the university and promote it every chance I get." — Jason S. Garcia, PhD ’18, COPH Alumni Society Board Member