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Dr. Alexander helped to define the entire field of perinatal epidemiology in public health and medicine – the clinical science behind ensuring health births and healthy babies. Notably, he developed fetal growth curves for national use to measure and prevent health disparities at childbirth. Through hundreds of major articles, book chapters and technical reports, Dr. Alexander has helped to identify and characterize racial and socio-economic disparities that have become empirically correlated with poor pregnancy outcomes and adverse, post-birth health problems. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Donna Petersen, former Dean of the College of Public Health , and current Professor in COPH at the University of South Florida, daughters Kerry and Morgan, sister Marva Paige and mother Mary Williamson Alexander of Chesapeake, Virginia.  He was a fabulous cook with several published recipes.

• At least one $2,500 award for PhD or DrPH candidates within the College of Public Health

• Eligible students must be enrolled full or part time during Spring 2025 semester

• Preference will be given to candidates who plan to focus their doctoral research in the fields of maternal and child health or perinatal epidemiology and who intend to work in the field of maternal & child health, in any setting, post-graduation

• Link for application is available here.

Dr. Barbara Orban- Dr. Barbra Langland Orban has been a professor in the USF College of Public Health since 1997. During that time, she has served as Chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management and Director of the Master of Health Administration (MHA) Program.  She is passionate about health services management and continuously improving the MHA Program.  This scholarship was created in her honor by colleagues in the College of Public Health for a student in the MHA Program who demonstrates leadership and strong academic performance.

• One $500 award for a College of Public Health student pursuing a Master of Health administration Administration (MHA)

• Eligible students must be enrolled full or part time during Spring 2025 semester

• The awarding criteria is based on merit and applicant demonstration of leadership and academic performance

• Link for application is available here.

Mr. Bell earned degrees from both Dartmouth College and Duke University. From 1974 to 1988, Mr. Bell represented Volusia County in the Florida House of Representatives, where he rose to prominent leadership positions. His colleagues named him the most respected member of the House. After his legislative career, he moved to Tallahassee, eventually merging his law firm with the Pennington law firm in 1998. In both his law practice and legislative career, Mr. Bell maintained a strong interest in land use, growth management issues and health care matters. He was credited as being one of the initiators in establishing a college for public health in the state of Florida. He served as President of the newly created Florida Public Health Foundation. Mr. Bell was married to Betty Castor, former President of the University of South Florida.

• At least three $1,000 awards for COPH doctoral (PhD or DrPH) students

• At least four $500 awards for COPH master’s degree (MHA, MSPH, MPH) studentstudentsUp

• Eligible students must be enrolled full or part time during Spring 2025 semester

• Link for application is available here.

Mr. Bell earned degrees from both Dartmouth College and Duke University. From 1974 to 1988, Mr. Bell represented Volusia County in the Florida House of Representatives, where he rose to prominent leadership positions. His colleagues named him the most respected member of the House. After his legislative career, he moved to Tallahassee, eventually merging his law firm with the Pennington law firm in 1998. In both his law practice and legislative career, Mr. Bell maintained a strong interest in land use, growth management issues and health care matters. He was credited as being one of the initiators in establishing a college for public health in the state of Florida. He served as President of the newly created Florida Public Health Foundation. Mr. Bell was married to Betty Castor, former President of the University of South Florida.

Preference for a student who is focusing on and/or researching Public Health Policy.

• Up to Four $1000 awards for a College of Public Health graduate student

• Eligible students must be enrolled full time during Spring 2025 semester

• Link for application is available here.

Mr. Bell earned degrees from both Dartmouth College and Duke University. From 1974 to 1988, Mr. Bell represented Volusia County in the Florida House of Representatives, where he rose to prominent leadership positions. His colleagues named him the most respected member of the House. After his legislative career, he moved to Tallahassee, eventually merging his law firm with the Pennington law firm in 1998. In both his law practice and legislative career, Mr. Bell maintained a strong interest in land use, growth management issues and health care matters. He was credited as being one of the initiators in establishing a college for public health in the state of Florida. He served as President of the newly created Florida Public Health Foundation. Mr. Bell was married to Betty Castor, former President of the University of South Florida.

• At least one $1000 award for a College of Public Health Doctoral students or finacial financial award Post-Doctoral Fellows in the College of Public Health

• Students and/or Postdoctoral Fellows appointed in COPH through the Spring 2025 semster focused on Child Health Policy with respect to improving access to health care services, health care quality, and comprehensive health insurance coverage.

• Eligible students must be enrolled full during Spring 2025 semester

• Link for application is available here.