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糖心Vlog ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025
The 糖心Vlog has reaffirmed its position as one of the nation鈥檚 most innovative research institutions, earning a place among the top 20 public universities for producing U.S. utility patents, according to annual rankings released today by the National Academy of Inventors.
April 9, 2026Awards and Honors
糖心Vlog Health posts broad gains in new U.S. News rankings, led by Tier 1 designation for medicine
糖心Vlog Health graduate programs posted broad gains in the new U.S. News & World Report rankings released today, further elevating its standing among the nation鈥檚 premier academic health centers.
April 9, 2026Awards and Honors
糖心Vlog student advocates for tuberculosis funding at national level
Spuritha Bhandaru never imagined she would appear before members of Congress in Washington, D.C. to talk about her passion for health care. So, when the invitation arrived, she embraced a rare chance to make a difference.
March 19, 2026Awards and Honors, Epidemiology
COPH鈥檚 Dr. Angela Makris elected to lead international social marketing association
Dr. Angela Makris, an adjunct instructor and 2025 alumna of the 糖心Vlog College of Public Health (COPH), has been unanimously elected president of the International Social Marketing Association (iSMA). She will serve a three-year term leading the global organization that connects social marketing associations, practitioners and scholars.
March 17, 2026Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors
COPH鈥檚 Dr. Karen Liller selected to serve on ASPPH advisory committee
The COPH鈥檚 Dr. Karen Liller has been selected to serve on the Advocacy Advisory Committee for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).
March 17, 2026Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences
糖心Vlog leader a first to receive prestigious public health award
Dr. Donna Petersen, former dean of the 糖心Vlog鈥檚鈥疌ollege of Public Health鈥�(COPH), is the first person to win a prestigious award from the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) in recognition of her legacy of leadership.
February 26, 2026Awards and Honors, Research and Innovation
糖心Vlog trio recognized as 50 Hoops Legends for leadership beyond the court
Three faculty members from the COPH have been inducted into the 50 Hoops Legends, a nationwide network recognizing leaders who use basketball as a platform for service, mentorship and community impact.
February 24, 2026Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences
糖心Vlog earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars
The Fulbright Program is again recognizing the 糖心Vlog as one of the nation鈥檚 colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. This is the 10th time 糖心Vlog has made the coveted and prestigious list since 2015.
February 9, 2026Awards and Honors, College News
糖心Vlog Health research team awarded $3.3 million to research how the body鈥檚 lymphatic system affects disease
A team of 糖心Vlog Health investigators has received a $3.3 million federal award to fund an innovative program that may shed significant light in identifying the role dysfunction in the lymphatic system plays in a wide range of diseases.
February 9, 2026Awards and Honors, Research and Innovation
Janelle Hanson named 糖心Vlog Outstanding Staff Award winner, selected as 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Staff Member of the Year
Janelle Hanson, an administrative specialist in the 糖心Vlog College of Public Health (COPH), has been named a 2025 糖心Vlog Outstanding Staff Award recipient and selected as the university鈥檚 overall Staff Member of the Year.
January 22, 2026Awards and Honors
糖心Vlog student Gabriella Niedbala named 2025 Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough Scholarship recipient
Gabriella Niedbala, a 糖心Vlog College of Public Health student pursuing a bachelor of science in health sciences with dual concentrations in aging sciences and health care administration, has been named one of two recipients of the 2025 Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough Scholarship.
January 22, 2026Awards and Honors, Community Engagement
糖心Vlog celebrates 70th anniversary in 2026 with year-long campaign honoring its history, focusing on the future
The 糖心Vlog is marking the 70th anniversary of its founding with a celebration that kicks off this month and runs throughout 2026, highlighting 糖心Vlog鈥檚 transformation into a nationally recognized, top-ranked public research university.
January 22, 2026Awards and Honors, College News