News Feed/cbcs/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usTue, 27 Jan 2026 21:53:01 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce releases 2025 Annual Reporthttps://fcbhw.org/news/FCBHW-Releases-2025-Annual-ReportThe report details work completed throughout calendar year 2025 to advance statewide behavioral health workforce infrastructure and strategic impact.External ArticleFri, 23 Jan 2026 13:14:39 Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce releases 2025 Annual ReportThe report details work completed throughout calendar year 2025 to advance statewide behavioral health workforce infrastructure and strategic impact.Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce Annual Report coverhttps://fcbhw.org/news/FCBHW-Releases-2025-Annual-ReportCollege NewsChild and Family Studies faculty and staff present at statewide autism conference/cbcs/news/2026/child-and-family-studies-faculty-and-staff-present-at-statewide-autism-conference.aspxThe three-day conference united professionals, caregivers, educators and individuals on the autism spectrum from across Florida.Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:58:40 Child and Family Studies faculty and staff present at statewide autism conferenceThe three-day conference united professionals, caregivers, educators and individuals on the autism spectrum from across Florida.Christine Rover presenting to an audience with a presentation slide on the screen/cbcs/news/2026/child-and-family-studies-faculty-and-staff-present-at-statewide-autism-conference.aspxChild and Family Studies,College NewsNew USF undergraduate degree to combine computer science and criminology/cbcs/news/2026/new-usf-undergraduate-degree-to-combine-computer-science-and-criminology.aspxThrough this degree track, students are trained to think like both technologists and investigators to design secure systems, analyze digital evidence and gain understanding about the motives and methods behind cyber threats.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:45:16 New USF undergraduate degree to combine computer science and criminologyThrough this degree track, students are trained to think like both technologists and investigators to design secure systems, analyze digital evidence and gain understanding about the motives and methods behind cyber threats.graphs and computer illustrations/cbcs/news/2026/new-usf-undergraduate-degree-to-combine-computer-science-and-criminology.aspxCollege News,CriminologyVickie Lynn completes CSWE Program Director Academy/cbcs/news/2026/vickie-lynn-completes-cswe-program-director-academy.aspxThe program is designed to support new program directors as they navigate the complexities of social work program administration.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:54:04 Vickie Lynn completes CSWE Program Director AcademyThe program is designed to support new program directors as they navigate the complexities of social work program administration.Vickie Lynn/cbcs/news/2026/vickie-lynn-completes-cswe-program-director-academy.aspxCollege News,School of Social WorkJon Douglas contributes to national tinnitus evaluation standard/cbcs/news/2026/jon-douglas-contributes-to-national-tinnitus-evaluation-standard.aspxThe standard provides audiologists with clear expectations for tinnitus assessment, with the goal of promoting consistency of care across clinical settings.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:14:40 Jon Douglas contributes to national tinnitus evaluation standardThe standard provides audiologists with clear expectations for tinnitus assessment, with the goal of promoting consistency of care across clinical settings.Jon Douglas/cbcs/news/2026/jon-douglas-contributes-to-national-tinnitus-evaluation-standard.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and DisordersBeth Boone appointed secretary of Disability Rights Florida Board of Directors/cbcs/news/2026/beth-boone-appointed-secretary-of-disability-rights-florida-board-of-directors.aspxIn this role, she plans to help foster a board culture grounded in transparency, integrity and responsiveness, while ensuring the rights and voices of people with disabilities remain central to advocacy and decision-making.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:43:29 Beth Boone appointed secretary of Disability Rights Florida Board of DirectorsIn this role, she plans to help foster a board culture grounded in transparency, integrity and responsiveness, while ensuring the rights and voices of people with disabilities remain central to advocacy and decision-making.Beth Boone takes a group photo with members of the Disability Rights Florida Board of Directors/cbcs/news/2026/beth-boone-appointed-secretary-of-disability-rights-florida-board-of-directors.aspxChild and Family Studies,College NewsBehavioral Healthcare graduates celebrated at pinning ceremony/cbcs/news/2025/behavioral-healthcare-graduates-celebrated-at-pinning-ceremony.aspxEach student was presented a pin to wear during their USF commencement ceremony.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:04:03 Behavioral Healthcare graduates celebrated at pinning ceremonyEach student was presented a pin to wear during their USF commencement ceremony.ĐÜèAVĂâ·Ń: A Preeminent Research University/cbcs/news/2025/behavioral-healthcare-graduates-celebrated-at-pinning-ceremony.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,College NewsFall 2025 BSW program graduates honored at pinning ceremony/cbcs/news/2025/fall-2025-bsw-program-graduates-honored-at-pinning-ceremony.aspxGraduates of the Bachelor of Social Work program were celebrated by their peers, family members, faculty and staff.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:54:49 Fall 2025 BSW program graduates honored at pinning ceremonyGraduates of the Bachelor of Social Work program were celebrated by their peers, family members, faculty and staff.Celebrating students gather at pinning ceremony/cbcs/news/2025/fall-2025-bsw-program-graduates-honored-at-pinning-ceremony.aspxCollege News,School of Social WorkStudents spread holiday cheer through note drive for local foster home/cbcs/news/2025/students-spread-holiday-cheer-through-note-drive-for-local-foster-home.aspxMentorship and Support in Communication Sciences and Disorders and USF Rotaract hosted the note drive benefiting Joshua House.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:54:15 Students spread holiday cheer through note drive for local foster homeMentorship and Support in Communication Sciences and Disorders and USF Rotaract hosted the note drive benefiting Joshua House.Students sitting at a table making holiday cards/cbcs/news/2025/students-spread-holiday-cheer-through-note-drive-for-local-foster-home.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and DisordersCSD hosts winter conference with full day of CEU opportunities/cbcs/news/2025/csd-hosts-winter-conference-with-full-day-of-ceu-opportunities.aspxHeld on the USF Tampa campus, the conference welcomed attendees from the university and across the broader community.Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:40:05 CSD hosts winter conference with full day of CEU opportunitiesHeld on the USF Tampa campus, the conference welcomed attendees from the university and across the broader community.A wide shot of attendees at the winter conference /cbcs/news/2025/csd-hosts-winter-conference-with-full-day-of-ceu-opportunities.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and DisordersAssistant Professor Nik Lampe recognized at Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s event/cbcs/news/2025/assistant-professor-nik-lampe-recognized-as-alzheimers-association-funded-researcher.aspxHundreds gathered on Dec. 6 for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event, including Nik Lampe, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral Health Science and Practice.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:55:27 Assistant Professor Nik Lampe recognized at Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s eventHundreds gathered on Dec. 6 for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event, including Nik Lampe, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral Health Science and Practice.Nik Lampe on stage being recognized as an an Alzheimer’s Association funded researcher. /cbcs/news/2025/assistant-professor-nik-lampe-recognized-as-alzheimers-association-funded-researcher.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,College NewsDoctoral student Zena Rodill participates in International Conference on Aging in the Americas/cbcs/news/2025/doctoral-student-zena-rodill-participates-in-international-conference-on-aging-in-the-americas.aspxRodill's participation in the conference allowed her to strengthen her dissertation research and connect with other experts on Latino health and aging research.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:07:14 Doctoral student Zena Rodill participates in International Conference on Aging in the AmericasRodill's participation in the conference allowed her to strengthen her dissertation research and connect with other experts on Latino health and aging research.Zena Rodill/cbcs/news/2025/doctoral-student-zena-rodill-participates-in-international-conference-on-aging-in-the-americas.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,College NewsCriminology faculty and doctoral student share expertise on trauma bonding at statewide parent representation conference/cbcs/news/2025/criminology-faculty-and-doctoral-student-share-expertise-on-trauma-bonding-at-statewide-parent-representation-conference.aspxJoan Reid, PhD, and doctoral student Klejdis Bilali recently presented their research on identifying and responding to trauma bonding exhibited by survivors of interpersonal violence.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:50:55 Criminology faculty and doctoral student share expertise on trauma bonding at statewide parent representation conferenceJoan Reid, PhD, and doctoral student Klejdis Bilali recently presented their research on identifying and responding to trauma bonding exhibited by survivors of interpersonal violence.A wide shot of the RC4 conference /cbcs/news/2025/criminology-faculty-and-doctoral-student-share-expertise-on-trauma-bonding-at-statewide-parent-representation-conference.aspxCollege News,CriminologySchool of Social Work grad turns childhood trauma into mission to help abused children/news/2025/usf-graduate-turns-childhood-trauma-into-mission-to-help-abused-children.aspxAfter years of silence and isolation, she pursued social work to become the advocate she once needed. Elena Contreras now works as a case coordinator for USF Health’s Child Protection Team, helping abused children.External ArticleMon, 08 Dec 2025 13:20:51 School of Social Work grad turns childhood trauma into mission to help abused childrenAfter years of silence and isolation, she pursued social work to become the advocate she once needed. Elena Contreras now works as a case coordinator for USF Health’s Child Protection Team, helping abused children.Elena Contreras/news/2025/usf-graduate-turns-childhood-trauma-into-mission-to-help-abused-children.aspxCollege News,School of Social WorkMSW student Angela Sciarrone named Manatee County Team Member of the Year/cbcs/news/2025/msw-student-angela-sciarrone-named-manatee-county-team-member-of-the-year.aspxThe award recognizes her outstanding service to Manatee County through her role in the Public Safety Department.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:42:47 MSW student Angela Sciarrone named Manatee County Team Member of the YearThe award recognizes her outstanding service to Manatee County through her role in the Public Safety Department.Angela Sciarrone stands in front of a van that says Manatee County Community Health Program /cbcs/news/2025/msw-student-angela-sciarrone-named-manatee-county-team-member-of-the-year.aspxCollege News,School of Social WorkCongratulations, Fall 2025 graduates!/cbcs/news/2025/congratulations-fall-2025-graduates.aspxWe are proud to recognize a few outstanding students from the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:24:49 Congratulations, Fall 2025 graduates!We are proud to recognize a few outstanding students from the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences.Rocky in front of a USF Grad sign/cbcs/news/2025/congratulations-fall-2025-graduates.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News,Communication Sciences and Disorders,Criminology,School of Aging Studies,School of Social WorkCriminology honors student to address classmates at USF commencement ceremony/cbcs/news/2025/criminology-honors-student-to-address-classmates-at-usf-commencement.aspxSandra Ilona Napolitano, an Honors College grad earning a bachelor's in criminology, will address her graduating class as the ceremony’s student speaker.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:11:14 Criminology honors student to address classmates at USF commencement ceremonySandra Ilona Napolitano, an Honors College grad earning a bachelor's in criminology, will address her graduating class as the ceremony’s student speaker.Sandra Napolitano in her regalia/cbcs/news/2025/criminology-honors-student-to-address-classmates-at-usf-commencement.aspxCollege News,CriminologyStudent-led initiative brings self-care and connection to social work students/cbcs/news/2025/student-led-initiative-brings-self-care-and-connection-to-social-work-students.aspxMaster of Social Work student Sandra “Ace” Accilien partnered with CALM to launch Buckets of Care.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:53:01 Student-led initiative brings self-care and connection to social work studentsMaster of Social Work student Sandra “Ace” Accilien partnered with CALM to launch Buckets of Care.Book bucket filled with self-care items /cbcs/news/2025/student-led-initiative-brings-self-care-and-connection-to-social-work-students.aspxCollege News,School of Social WorkDepartment of Communication Sciences and Disorders students and faculty shine at 2025 ASHA Convention/cbcs/news/2025/department-of-communication-sciences-and-disorders-students-and-faculty-shine-at-2025-asha-convention.aspxThis year’s convention highlighted USF’s growing national presence in audiology, speech-language pathology, hearing science, and communication disorders research.Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:06:02 Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders students and faculty shine at 2025 ASHA ConventionThis year’s convention highlighted USF’s growing national presence in audiology, speech-language pathology, hearing science, and communication disorders research.Supraja Anand stands with fellow CSD students at the ASHA Convention/cbcs/news/2025/department-of-communication-sciences-and-disorders-students-and-faculty-shine-at-2025-asha-convention.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and DisordersCBCS students successfully defend dissertations, others enter doctoral candidacy/cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-students-successfully-defend-dissertations-others-enter-doctoral-candidacy-fall-2025.aspxCongratulations to the students who successfully defended their doctoral dissertations or entered into doctoral candidacy this semester.Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:54:23 CBCS students successfully defend dissertations, others enter doctoral candidacyCongratulations to the students who successfully defended their doctoral dissertations or entered into doctoral candidacy this semester.CBCS logo in front of MHC building/cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-students-successfully-defend-dissertations-others-enter-doctoral-candidacy-fall-2025.aspxCollege NewsChristina Dillahunt-Aspillaga elected to serve on CRCC committee/cbcs/news/2025/christina-dillahunt-aspillaga-elected-to-serve-in-the-crcc-committee.aspxThe appointment follows a comprehensive review and interview process conducted by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) Nominating Committee and Board of Directors.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:58:04 Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga elected to serve on CRCC committeeThe appointment follows a comprehensive review and interview process conducted by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) Nominating Committee and Board of Directors.Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga/cbcs/news/2025/christina-dillahunt-aspillaga-elected-to-serve-in-the-crcc-committee.aspxChild and Family Studies,College NewsClinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health CounselingHats, boots and honors highlight the Department of Child and Family Studies’ annual fall luncheon/cbcs/news/2025/hats-boots-and-honors-highlight-the-department-of-child-and-family-studies-annual-fall-luncheon.aspxFaculty and staff swapped their everyday attire for cowboy hats and boots as they gathered to recognize individuals and groups for their contributions to the department’s success.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:51:25 Hats, boots and honors highlight the Department of Child and Family Studies’ annual fall luncheonFaculty and staff swapped their everyday attire for cowboy hats and boots as they gathered to recognize individuals and groups for their contributions to the department’s success.Kris Appel, Klarismar Perez-Sanchez, and Ercilia Calcano/cbcs/news/2025/hats-boots-and-honors-highlight-the-department-of-child-and-family-studies-annual-fall-luncheon.aspxChild and Family Studies,College NewsApplied Behavior Analysis,Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health,Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling,Marriage and Family TherapyFaculty, graduate students, and alumni share research at ABAI conference/cbcs/news/2025/faculty-graduate-students-and-alumni-share-research-at-abai-conference.aspxThe event brought together scholars and practitioners from around the world to discuss emerging research and best practices in behavior analysis.Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:59:47 Faculty, graduate students, and alumni share research at ABAI conferenceThe event brought together scholars and practitioners from around the world to discuss emerging research and best practices in behavior analysis.Catia Cividini-Motta, associate professor, USF ABA program; Hannah MacNaul, graduate of USF ABA doctoral program; Rose Iovannone, research associate professor, Florida Center for Inclusive Communities at USF; Kimberly Crosland, professor, USF ABA program, and Shanna Hirsch, associate professor, University of Maryland./cbcs/news/2025/faculty-graduate-students-and-alumni-share-research-at-abai-conference.aspxChild and Family Studies,College NewsApplied Behavior AnalysisJena Rossman honored with 2025 USF Outstanding Staff Award/cbcs/news/2025/csd-staff-member-jena-rossman-honored-with-usfs-2025-outstanding-staff-award.aspxThis prestigious university-wide honor recognizes USF employees who go above and beyond in supporting the institution’s mission and student success.Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:29:37 Jena Rossman honored with 2025 USF Outstanding Staff AwardThis prestigious university-wide honor recognizes USF employees who go above and beyond in supporting the institution’s mission and student success.Prasant Mohapatra, Jena Rossman and Rhea Law/cbcs/news/2025/csd-staff-member-jena-rossman-honored-with-usfs-2025-outstanding-staff-award.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and DisordersUSF social work students contribute to global collaboration at 2025 Interprofessional Education Day/cbcs/news/2025/usf-social-work-students-contribute-to-global-collaboration-at-2025-interprofessional-education-day.aspxThe School of Social Work was represented by 10 Master of Social Work students.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:56:12 USF social work students contribute to global collaboration at 2025 Interprofessional Education DayThe School of Social Work was represented by 10 Master of Social Work students.Mater of Social Work student taking a group photo /cbcs/news/2025/usf-social-work-students-contribute-to-global-collaboration-at-2025-interprofessional-education-day.aspxCollege News,School of Social WorkInspired by USF coursework, recent graduate champions mental health literacy for children/cbcs/news/2025/inspired-by-usf-coursework-recent-graduate-champions-mental-health-literacy-for-children.aspxAfter discovering in a general education course how profoundly mental health stigma affects communities, Jayden Haggler was inspired to develop a children’s book and nonprofit organization dedicated to changing that narrative.Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:11:05 Inspired by USF coursework, recent graduate champions mental health literacy for childrenAfter discovering in a general education course how profoundly mental health stigma affects communities, Jayden Haggler was inspired to develop a children’s book and nonprofit organization dedicated to changing that narrative.Jaylen Haggler reads the book he co-wrote/cbcs/news/2025/inspired-by-usf-coursework-recent-graduate-champions-mental-health-literacy-for-children.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,College NewsSchool of Aging Studies students and faculty earn national honors at GSA Annual Scientific Meeting/cbcs/news/2025/school-of-aging-studies-students-and-faculty-earn-national-honors-at-gsa-annual-scientific-meeting.aspxThe Gerontological Society of America (GSA) is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:32:57 School of Aging Studies students and faculty earn national honors at GSA Annual Scientific MeetingThe Gerontological Society of America (GSA) is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging.Debra Dobbs and Girish Hemrajani with his poster presentation/cbcs/news/2025/school-of-aging-studies-students-and-faculty-earn-national-honors-at-gsa-annual-scientific-meeting.aspxCollege News,School of Aging StudiesCBCS faculty, staff, and students present at national evaluation conference/cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-faculty-staff-and-students-present-at-national-evaluation-conference.aspxThe team conducted interviews with staff at receiving facilities to better understand patterns behind multiple involuntary examinations of minors.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:29:24 CBCS faculty, staff, and students present at national evaluation conferenceThe team conducted interviews with staff at receiving facilities to better understand patterns behind multiple involuntary examinations of minors.Anna Davidson Abella, Annette Christy, Jordyn Lord, Lillian Deaton, and James-Angelo Suarez/cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-faculty-staff-and-students-present-at-national-evaluation-conference.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,Child and Family Studies,College NewsChild and Adolescent Behavioral HealthSocial Work Interdisciplinary Research Lab spreads awareness about intimate partner violence at the 2025 India Festival Tampa Bay/cbcs/news/2025/school-of-social-work-students-spread-awareness-about-intimate-partner-violence-at-the-2025-india-festival-tampa-bay.aspxSWIRL student scholars and volunteers connected festival-goers with resources and strategies to recognize and prevent intimate partner violence.Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:10:06 Social Work Interdisciplinary Research Lab spreads awareness about intimate partner violence at the 2025 India Festival Tampa BaySWIRL student scholars and volunteers connected festival-goers with resources and strategies to recognize and prevent intimate partner violence.Guitele Rahill and Manisha Joshi /cbcs/news/2025/school-of-social-work-students-spread-awareness-about-intimate-partner-violence-at-the-2025-india-festival-tampa-bay.aspxCollege News,School of Social WorkUSF St. Petersburg student ambassadors recognize Lori L. Hall with Golden Apple Award/cbcs/news/2025/usf-st-petersburg-student-ambassadors-recognize-lori-l-hall-with-golden-apple-award.aspxThe annual award recognizes faculty who demonstrate exceptional dedication to teaching, mentorship, and student engagement, and who make a lasting impact on the USF St. Petersburg community.Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:44:16 USF St. Petersburg student ambassadors recognize Lori L. Hall with Golden Apple AwardThe annual award recognizes faculty who demonstrate exceptional dedication to teaching, mentorship, and student engagement, and who make a lasting impact on the USF St. Petersburg community.Lori Hall and Lily Curwick/cbcs/news/2025/usf-st-petersburg-student-ambassadors-recognize-lori-l-hall-with-golden-apple-award.aspxCollege News,CriminologyUSF St. Petersburg Criminology students explore trauma-responsive justice through immersive field experiences/cbcs/news/2025/usf-st.-petersburg-criminology-students-explore-trauma-responsive-justice-through-immersive-field-experiences.aspxStudents examined how trauma affects individuals across every level of the justice system.Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:25:11 USF St. Petersburg Criminology students explore trauma-responsive justice through immersive field experiencesStudents examined how trauma affects individuals across every level of the justice system.James Kramer, Amine Sjauw-En-Wa, Hailee Hunter, Lori L. Hall, Jesse Buchanan, Audrey Pease and Angelica Lenza./cbcs/news/2025/usf-st.-petersburg-criminology-students-explore-trauma-responsive-justice-through-immersive-field-experiences.aspxCollege News,CriminologyFaculty and students present at international criminology conference/cbcs/news/2025/faculty-and-students-from-the-department-of-criminology-present-their-research-at-national-criminology-conference.aspxAt the conference, Roberta O’Malley received the Early Career Researcher Award from the American Society of Criminology Division of Cybercrime.Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:21:29 Faculty and students present at international criminology conferenceAt the conference, Roberta O’Malley received the Early Career Researcher Award from the American Society of Criminology Division of Cybercrime.Claire Lee, Valerie Piljman, Kylie Covalito, Jennifer Ayerza, Roberta Liggett O’Malley, Marlena Bolton, and Wei-Gin Lee/cbcs/news/2025/faculty-and-students-from-the-department-of-criminology-present-their-research-at-national-criminology-conference.aspxCollege News,CriminologyRichard Dembo named fellow of the Social Science Research Center/cbcs/news/2025/richard-dembo-invited-to-join-the-social-science-research-center-research-fellows.aspxThe honor recognizes scholars who advance interdisciplinary research and evidence-based outreach across the state, nation, and globe.Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:31:37 Richard Dembo named fellow of the Social Science Research CenterThe honor recognizes scholars who advance interdisciplinary research and evidence-based outreach across the state, nation, and globe.A group photo of Richard Dembo with other research fellows/cbcs/news/2025/richard-dembo-invited-to-join-the-social-science-research-center-research-fellows.aspxCollege News,CriminologyJerome Galea speaks at international summit on mental health financing/cbcs/news/2025/jerome-galea-speaks-at-international-summit-on-mental-health-financing.aspxThe event brought together renowned experts and thought leaders from around the world to engage in critical discussions on the current state of mental health.Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:50:52 Jerome Galea speaks at international summit on mental health financingThe event brought together renowned experts and thought leaders from around the world to engage in critical discussions on the current state of mental health.Jerome Galea in front of a screen /cbcs/news/2025/jerome-galea-speaks-at-international-summit-on-mental-health-financing.aspxCollege News,School of Social WorkCBCS students share behavioral health research at American Public Health Association conference/cbcs/news/2025/doctoral-students-share-behavioral-health-research-at-american-public-health-association-conference.aspxThe annual event brought together public health professionals to highlight innovative research aimed at improving community health and well-being.Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:50:43 CBCS students share behavioral health research at American Public Health Association conferenceThe annual event brought together public health professionals to highlight innovative research aimed at improving community health and well-being.Ciara Spivey, Sierra Tentis and Jocelyn Jarvis/cbcs/news/2025/doctoral-students-share-behavioral-health-research-at-american-public-health-association-conference.aspxCollege NewsDuvall Initiative hosts inaugural Duvall Training Institute focused on medication-assisted treatmenthttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/duvall-training-institute-story.aspxOver 65 community partners attended the inaugural Duvall Training Institute to discuss, educate, and collaborate around the topic of medication-assisted treatment.External ArticleWed, 12 Nov 2025 15:11:56 Duvall Initiative hosts inaugural Duvall Training Institute focused on medication-assisted treatmentOver 65 community partners attended the inaugural Duvall Training Institute to discuss, educate, and collaborate around the topic of medication-assisted treatment.Duvall Training Institutehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/duvall-training-institute-story.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,College News,School of Social WorkTown hall showcases AI and VR innovations in behavioral sciences/cbcs/news/2025/ai-vr-and-behavioral-sciences-town-hall-unite-researchers-to-shape-the-future-of-care.aspxFaculty from CBCS and the Bellini College explored how artificial intelligence and virtual reality can enhance research, education, and care across disciplines.Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:56:38 Town hall showcases AI and VR innovations in behavioral sciencesFaculty from CBCS and the Bellini College explored how artificial intelligence and virtual reality can enhance research, education, and care across disciplines.Julie Serovich at the podium giving opening remarks /cbcs/news/2025/ai-vr-and-behavioral-sciences-town-hall-unite-researchers-to-shape-the-future-of-care.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News,Communication Sciences and Disorders,Criminology,School of Social WorkCSD undergraduates connect with researchers during Halloween lab event/cbcs/news/2025/csd-undergraduates-connect-with-researchers-during-halloween-lab-event.aspxA scavenger hunt featured Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders labs with demonstrations, music, treats, and festive decorations.Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:23:02 CSD undergraduates connect with researchers during Halloween lab eventA scavenger hunt featured Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders labs with demonstrations, music, treats, and festive decorations.Students wearing costumes going through the yellow brick road in a classroom trying to go through a scavenger hunt./cbcs/news/2025/csd-undergraduates-connect-with-researchers-during-halloween-lab-event.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and DisordersApplied Behavior Analysis student receives $10K fellowship from longstanding community partner/cbcs/news/2025/applied-behavior-analysis-student-receives-10k-fellowship-from-longstanding-community-partner.aspxKatie Pease was awarded the 2025-2026 USF Fellowship from Behavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:55:22 Applied Behavior Analysis student receives $10K fellowship from longstanding community partnerKatie Pease was awarded the 2025-2026 USF Fellowship from Behavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay.Anthony Concepcion, Katie Pease, Heatherann Tenowich, and Ray Miltenberger holding the ten thousand dollar check in front of the ABA wall art/cbcs/news/2025/applied-behavior-analysis-student-receives-10k-fellowship-from-longstanding-community-partner.aspxChild and Family Studies,College NewsApplied Behavior AnalysisAging Studies doctoral student earns national spotlight, leads new GSA student chapter/cbcs/news/2025/aging-studies-doctoral-student-earns-national-spotlight-leads-new-gsa-student-chapter.aspxLayla Santana was recognized in the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Member Spotlight of the Month and now leads USF’s new student chapter.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:11:36 Aging Studies doctoral student earns national spotlight, leads new GSA student chapterLayla Santana was recognized in the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Member Spotlight of the Month and now leads USF’s new student chapter.Layla Santana/cbcs/news/2025/aging-studies-doctoral-student-earns-national-spotlight-leads-new-gsa-student-chapter.aspxCollege News,School of Aging StudiesASL Interpreting students connect with Deaf community at first Deaf university in the U.S./cbcs/news/2025/asl-and-interpreting-students-connect-with-deaf-community-at-first-deaf-university-in-the-us.aspxThe trip provided a valuable opportunity for the students to immerse themselves in Deaf culture and gain a deeper understanding of the Deaf community.Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:40:43 ASL Interpreting students connect with Deaf community at first Deaf university in the U.S.The trip provided a valuable opportunity for the students to immerse themselves in Deaf culture and gain a deeper understanding of the Deaf community.ASL Interpreting students take a group photo in front of Gallaudet University with the USF bulls symbol/cbcs/news/2025/asl-and-interpreting-students-connect-with-deaf-community-at-first-deaf-university-in-the-us.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and DisordersSchool of Social Work participates in Council on Social Work Education conference/cbcs/news/2025/faculty-and-staff-represent-the-school-of-social-work-at-2025-conference.aspxThe conference offered an invaluable opportunity for the school to showcase its programs, engage in meaningful conversations about social work education, and connect with prospective students, colleagues, and community partners.Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:51:25 School of Social Work participates in Council on Social Work Education conferenceThe conference offered an invaluable opportunity for the school to showcase its programs, engage in meaningful conversations about social work education, and connect with prospective students, colleagues, and community partners.Valentina (V.) Arcilla and Valentina Zambrano-Bastidas in front of a school of social work backdrop and a table filled with materials/cbcs/news/2025/faculty-and-staff-represent-the-school-of-social-work-at-2025-conference.aspxCollege News,School of Social WorkGeorge Burruss shares cybersecurity insights at Raymond James speaker series/cbcs/news/2025/george-burruss-shares-cybersecurity-insights-at-raymond-james-innovation-series.aspxThe presentation explored the psychological factors that make individuals vulnerable to phishing scams and offered strategies to recognize and prevent them.Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:06:11 George Burruss shares cybersecurity insights at Raymond James speaker seriesThe presentation explored the psychological factors that make individuals vulnerable to phishing scams and offered strategies to recognize and prevent them.George Burrus presenting at Raymond James/cbcs/news/2025/george-burruss-shares-cybersecurity-insights-at-raymond-james-innovation-series.aspxCollege News,CriminologyCBCS Undergraduate Research Scholarship program continues growth with support from Corridor partnership/research-innovation/news/2025/corridor-partnership-expands-undergraduate-research-and-advances-experiential-learning-at-usf.aspxThe college is increasing opportunities for students to conduct independent research under close faculty mentorship.External ArticleWed, 29 Oct 2025 15:10:54 CBCS Undergraduate Research Scholarship program continues growth with support from Corridor partnershipThe college is increasing opportunities for students to conduct independent research under close faculty mentorship.ĐÜèAVĂâ·Ń: A Preeminent Research University/research-innovation/news/2025/corridor-partnership-expands-undergraduate-research-and-advances-experiential-learning-at-usf.aspxCollege NewsCriminology students showcase courtroom skills in regional mock trial/cbcs/news/2025/criminology-students-showcase-courtroom-skills-in-regional-mock-trial.aspxThe students had prepared for months to take on roles as witnesses, members of the prosecution, or defense attorneys in a fictional case.Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:31:26 Criminology students showcase courtroom skills in regional mock trialThe students had prepared for months to take on roles as witnesses, members of the prosecution, or defense attorneys in a fictional case.A group photo of the students who participated in the mock trial/cbcs/news/2025/criminology-students-showcase-courtroom-skills-in-regional-mock-trial.aspxCollege News,CriminologyBARLab showcases bilingual aphasia research at Academy of Aphasia conference/cbcs/news/2025/barlab-showcases-bilingual-aphasia-research-at-academy-of-aphasia-conference.aspxThe presentations contribute to the limited research on pathological language mixing, a clinically significant but relatively underexplored phenomenon in bilingual aphasia.Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:43:59 BARLab showcases bilingual aphasia research at Academy of Aphasia conferenceThe presentations contribute to the limited research on pathological language mixing, a clinically significant but relatively underexplored phenomenon in bilingual aphasia.Gerald C. Imaezue and Celine Davis/cbcs/news/2025/barlab-showcases-bilingual-aphasia-research-at-academy-of-aphasia-conference.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and DisordersBrain and Aphasia Recovery Lab tops international rehab technology competition/cbcs/news/2025/brain-and-aphasia-recovery-lab-tops-international-rehab-technology-competition.aspxThis recognition highlights the lab’s innovation and impact in advancing AI-driven rehabilitation science to improve recovery for individuals with aphasia.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:33:34 Brain and Aphasia Recovery Lab tops international rehab technology competitionThis recognition highlights the lab’s innovation and impact in advancing AI-driven rehabilitation science to improve recovery for individuals with aphasia.Celine Davis with other attendees from the conference/cbcs/news/2025/brain-and-aphasia-recovery-lab-tops-international-rehab-technology-competition.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and DisordersWilliam Haley serves as international program evaluator in Chile/cbcs/news/2025/distinguished-professor-william-haley-serves-as-international-program-evaluator-in-chile.aspxThe visit was part of an evaluation process organized by Chile’s national research funding agency.Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:36:26 William Haley serves as international program evaluator in ChileThe visit was part of an evaluation process organized by Chile’s national research funding agency.Group photo at the MICARE evaluation/cbcs/news/2025/distinguished-professor-william-haley-serves-as-international-program-evaluator-in-chile.aspxCollege News,School of Aging StudiesNathan Maxfield appointed co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Fluency Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/nathan-maxfield-appointed-co-editor-in-chief-of-the-journal-of-fluency-disorders.aspxThe Journal of Fluency Disorders is the official journal of the World Stuttering & Cluttering Organization and is recognized as the only publication devoted specifically to speech fluency disorders.Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:20:35 Nathan Maxfield appointed co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Fluency DisordersThe Journal of Fluency Disorders is the official journal of the World Stuttering & Cluttering Organization and is recognized as the only publication devoted specifically to speech fluency disorders.Nathan D. Maxfield/cbcs/news/2025/nathan-maxfield-appointed-co-editor-in-chief-of-the-journal-of-fluency-disorders.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and DisordersJennifer Francisco honored with statewide distinguished service award/cbcs/news/2025/jennifer-francisco-honored-with-statewide-distinguished-service-award.aspxThe award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the interpreting profession, the Deaf community, the field of Deafness, and the Florida Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:43:19 Jennifer Francisco honored with statewide distinguished service awardThe award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the interpreting profession, the Deaf community, the field of Deafness, and the Florida Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.Jennifer Francisco/cbcs/news/2025/jennifer-francisco-honored-with-statewide-distinguished-service-award.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders