/cbcs/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 04 Apr 2026 05:41:31 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/cbcs/news/2026/marriage-and-family-therapy-students-build-confidence-through-immersive-training-experience.aspxGraduate students spent spring break in a four-day training on Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, led by internationally recognized trainer Robin Williams Blake.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:28:24 Marriage and Family Therapy students build confidence through immersive training experienceGraduate students spent spring break in a four-day training on Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, led by internationally recognized trainer Robin Williams Blake.MFT graduate students and faculty at the four-day EFIT training/cbcs/news/2026/marriage-and-family-therapy-students-build-confidence-through-immersive-training-experience.aspxChild and Family Studies,College NewsMarriage and Family Therapy/cbcs/news/2026/doctoral-student-dimitri-brunelle-awarded-the-genshaft-family-doctoral-fellowship.aspxThe fellowship is one of the university’s most competitive awards supporting emerging scholars in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine fields.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:19:21 Doctoral student Dimitri Brunelle awarded the Genshaft Family Doctoral FellowshipThe fellowship is one of the university’s most competitive awards supporting emerging scholars in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine fields.Dimitri Brunelle/cbcs/news/2026/doctoral-student-dimitri-brunelle-awarded-the-genshaft-family-doctoral-fellowship.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2026/improving-care-for-people-living-with-dementia-and-their-family-care-partners.aspxThrough a keynote presentation, panel discussions, practical instruction, and an immersive virtual experience, attendees explored the realities of dementia care and the critical role of care partners.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:15:08 Advancing dementia care: USF conference brings together experts, caregivers, and community membersThrough a keynote presentation, panel discussions, practical instruction, and an immersive virtual experience, attendees explored the realities of dementia care and the critical role of care partners.Keynote speaker Angela Hill/cbcs/news/2026/improving-care-for-people-living-with-dementia-and-their-family-care-partners.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studies/cbcs/news/2026/criminology-alpha-phi-sigma.aspxTwenty-eight undergraduate students, two graduate students, and an honorary member were inducted into the prestigious honor society.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:09:11 Alpha Phi Sigma welcomes new members, honors law enforcement leader at induction ceremonyTwenty-eight undergraduate students, two graduate students, and an honorary member were inducted into the prestigious honor society.Candlelit induction ceremony/cbcs/news/2026/criminology-alpha-phi-sigma.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2026/graduate-students-collaborate-in-hands-on-neurological-interprofessional-learning-event.aspxThe two-hour session blended hands-on demonstrations with problem‑solving activities and interdisciplinary discussions.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:54:31 Graduate students collaborate in hands-on neurological interprofessional learning eventThe two-hour session blended hands-on demonstrations with problem‑solving activities and interdisciplinary discussions.Students collaborating at the IPE event/cbcs/news/2026/graduate-students-collaborate-in-hands-on-neurological-interprofessional-learning-event.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disordershttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/largest-clinical-trial-using-brain-training-to-reduce-dementia-receives-millions.aspxThe study is led by Jennifer O’Brien, PhD, along with co-investigators Jennifer Lister, PhD, CCC-A, and Aryn Harrison Bush, PhD, who are faculty in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.External ArticleMon, 30 Mar 2026 11:24:12 Largest clinical trial using brain training to reduce dementia receives $2.8 million in federal fundingThe study is led by Jennifer O’Brien, PhD, along with co-investigators Jennifer Lister, PhD, CCC-A, and Aryn Harrison Bush, PhD, who are faculty in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.Study participant uses a computerhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/largest-clinical-trial-using-brain-training-to-reduce-dementia-receives-millions.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2026/school-of-social-work-celebrates-50-years-of-impact.aspxThe celebration highlighted the deep connections between the school and the communities it serves that create opportunities for students.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:46:01 From classrooms to communities: USF School of Social Work celebrates 50 years of impactThe celebration highlighted the deep connections between the school and the communities it serves that create opportunities for students.School of Social Work faculty group photo/cbcs/news/2026/school-of-social-work-celebrates-50-years-of-impact.aspxCollege News/cbcs/news/2026/michael-lynch-named-2025-fellow-of-aaas.aspxLynch is recognized as the founder of green criminology, which involves the study of environmental harms, crime, justice, law, and social control from a criminological perspective.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:14:08 Michael J. Lynch named 2025 Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceLynch is recognized as the founder of green criminology, which involves the study of environmental harms, crime, justice, law, and social control from a criminological perspective.Michael J. Lynch/cbcs/news/2026/michael-lynch-named-2025-fellow-of-aaas.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2026/doctoral-student-lindsey-kummerer-awarded-prestigious-phd-research-scholarship.aspxKummerer’s dissertation focuses on understanding why some individuals struggle to hear speech in noisy environments, even when standard hearing tests appear normal.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:12:33 Doctoral student Lindsey Kummerer awarded prestigious PhD Research ScholarshipKummerer’s dissertation focuses on understanding why some individuals struggle to hear speech in noisy environments, even when standard hearing tests appear normal.Lindsey Kummerer/cbcs/news/2026/doctoral-student-lindsey-kummerer-awarded-prestigious-phd-research-scholarship.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2026/high-school-teams-compete-and-celebrate-asl-excellence-at-annual-bowl.aspxThe ASL Bowl provided a platform for students to demonstrate their knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:33:36 High school teams compete and celebrate ASL excellence at annual bowlThe ASL Bowl provided a platform for students to demonstrate their knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture.Students participating in ASL Bowl/cbcs/news/2026/high-school-teams-compete-and-celebrate-asl-excellence-at-annual-bowl.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2026/marriage-and-family-therapy-faculty-member-student-present-relationship-education-research-at-national-conference.aspxEverette Coffman, PhD, and graduate student Olivia King examined outcomes from the ELEVATE relationship education program, a community-based initiative designed to strengthen communication, emotional regulation, and connection among couples.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:52:22 Marriage and Family Therapy faculty member, student present relationship education research at national conferenceEverette Coffman, PhD, and graduate student Olivia King examined outcomes from the ELEVATE relationship education program, a community-based initiative designed to strengthen communication, emotional regulation, and connection among couples.Everette Coffman and Monica Lamie/cbcs/news/2026/marriage-and-family-therapy-faculty-member-student-present-relationship-education-research-at-national-conference.aspxChild and Family Studies,College NewsMarriage and Family Therapy/cbcs/news/2026/marriage-and-family-therapy-hosts-fall-conference-highlighting-academic-clinical-excellence.aspxThe event reinforced the Marriage and Family Therapy program’s commitment to preparing thoughtful, skilled graduates responsive to the evolving needs of individuals and families.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:50:35 Marriage and Family Therapy hosts fall conference highlighting academic, clinical excellenceThe event reinforced the Marriage and Family Therapy program’s commitment to preparing thoughtful, skilled graduates responsive to the evolving needs of individuals and families.People smiling for a group photo at a conference /cbcs/news/2026/marriage-and-family-therapy-hosts-fall-conference-highlighting-academic-clinical-excellence.aspxChild and Family Studies,College NewsMarriage and Family Therapy/cbcs/news/2026/amy-corbin-named-distinguished-finalist-for-usf-innovation-in-online-design-and-teaching-award.aspxThe recognition highlights Corbin’s work on Counseling for Older Adults, an online course redesigned to enhance applied learning and introduce students to counseling microskills in an asynchronous format.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:35:02 Amy Corbin named Distinguished Finalist for USF Innovation in Online Design and Teaching AwardThe recognition highlights Corbin’s work on Counseling for Older Adults, an online course redesigned to enhance applied learning and introduce students to counseling microskills in an asynchronous format.Amy Corbin/cbcs/news/2026/amy-corbin-named-distinguished-finalist-for-usf-innovation-in-online-design-and-teaching-award.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studies/cbcs/news/2026/faculty-and-students-from-the-department-of-criminology-earn-honors-and-present-research-at-2026-acjs-conference.aspxStudents and faculty members were recognized for their scholarship, leadership, and engagement.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:32 Faculty and students from the Department of Criminology earn honors and present research at 2026 ACJS Annual MeetingStudents and faculty members were recognized for their scholarship, leadership, and engagement.Colby Valentine, Macey Baker, Michelle Rivera, and Amber Oderinde/cbcs/news/2026/faculty-and-students-from-the-department-of-criminology-earn-honors-and-present-research-at-2026-acjs-conference.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2026/department-of-criminology-and-cibr-lab-showcase-research-at-cyber-floridas-cyberbay-conference.aspxA highlight of the opening reception was the presentation of findings from the department’s collaborative research on cybersecurity practices among small- and medium-sized businesses.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:59:43 Department of Criminology and CIBR Lab showcase research at Cyber Florida’s CyberBay ConferenceA highlight of the opening reception was the presentation of findings from the department’s collaborative research on cybersecurity practices among small- and medium-sized businesses.Dontavious Ellis, Marlena Bolton, and Lovisa Gunnlaugsdottir/cbcs/news/2026/department-of-criminology-and-cibr-lab-showcase-research-at-cyber-floridas-cyberbay-conference.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2026/kim-roberts-guides-msw-graduates-through-floridas-clinician-licensure-pathway.aspxKim Roberts, LCSW, provided an overview of the steps involved in pursuing the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, including post-master’s supervised clinical experience and the licensure examination process.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:05:28 Session helps Master of Social Work students navigate path to clinical licensureKim Roberts, LCSW, provided an overview of the steps involved in pursuing the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, including post-master’s supervised clinical experience and the licensure examination process.Kim Roberts standing at a podium/cbcs/news/2026/kim-roberts-guides-msw-graduates-through-floridas-clinician-licensure-pathway.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2026/naadac-hosts-two-webinars-led-by-cary-hopkins-hall.aspxMore than 620 participants joined the webinar “Process Addictions: Maladaptive Coping Across the Ages," during which Hall explored the parallels between process addictions and substance use disorders.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:35:27 Cary Hopkins Hall leads NAADAC webinars on process addictions and mindfulness in recoveryMore than 620 participants joined the webinar “Process Addictions: Maladaptive Coping Across the Ages," during which Hall explored the parallels between process addictions and substance use disorders.Cary Hopkins Hall/cbcs/news/2026/naadac-hosts-two-webinars-led-by-cary-hopkins-hall.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2026/timothy-stockdale-invited-to-speak-at-national-conference.aspxHe delivered a virtual lecture for clinicians at Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico and presented at the Functional Voice, Swallow, and Airway Conference.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:21:38 Timothy Stockdale shares dysphagia research at national eventsHe delivered a virtual lecture for clinicians at Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico and presented at the Functional Voice, Swallow, and Airway Conference.Timothy Stockdale/cbcs/news/2026/timothy-stockdale-invited-to-speak-at-national-conference.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2026/usf-hosts-inaugural-leadership-council-meeting-of-msw-program-directors.aspxThe national initiative is aimed at strengthening collaboration among Master of Social Work programs.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:13:40 USF hosts inaugural Leadership Council meeting of Master of Social Work program directorsThe national initiative is aimed at strengthening collaboration among Master of Social Work programs.Group photo of attendees/cbcs/news/2026/usf-hosts-inaugural-leadership-council-meeting-of-msw-program-directors.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2026/students-from-across-cbcs-present-their-research-at-usf-health-research-day.aspxThe event drew together faculty, students, clinicians and research staff to highlight transformative research taking place across the institution.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:50:12 Students from across CBCS present their research at USF Health Research DayThe event drew together faculty, students, clinicians and research staff to highlight transformative research taking place across the institution.Kaitlyn Ballenberger and Hana Kim/cbcs/news/2026/students-from-across-cbcs-present-their-research-at-usf-health-research-day.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders,School of Aging Studies,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2026/gerald-c-imaezue-receives-patent-for-mobile-speech-therapy-invention.aspxThe patent is for a system for generating, managing, adapting and delivering speech therapy to a user via a mobile device in an at-home or out-of-clinic setting.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:07:00 Gerald C. Imaezue receives patent for mobile speech therapy inventionThe patent is for a system for generating, managing, adapting and delivering speech therapy to a user via a mobile device in an at-home or out-of-clinic setting.Gerald C. Imaezue/cbcs/news/2026/gerald-c-imaezue-receives-patent-for-mobile-speech-therapy-invention.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2026/debra-dobbs-presents-research-at-the-aahmp-annual-assembly-in-san-diego.aspxDobbs presented in two formats — a rapid poster podium presentation followed by a poster presentation.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:59:28 Debra Dobbs presents research at the Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative CareDobbs presented in two formats — a rapid poster podium presentation followed by a poster presentation.Debra Dobbs/cbcs/news/2026/debra-dobbs-presents-research-at-the-aahmp-annual-assembly-in-san-diego.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studies/cbcs/news/2026/criminology-doctoral-students-present-trauma-bonding-study-at-international-summit.aspxKlejdis Bilali and Emily Walker recently attended the Institute on Violence, Abuse, & Trauma International Summit in Hawai‘i.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:41:47 Criminology doctoral students present trauma bonding study at international summitKlejdis Bilali and Emily Walker recently attended the Institute on Violence, Abuse, & Trauma International Summit in Hawai‘i.Klejdis Bilali and Emily Walker/cbcs/news/2026/criminology-doctoral-students-present-trauma-bonding-study-at-international-summit.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2026/usf-center-for-autism-and-related-disabilities-brings-water-safety-message-to-local-schools.aspxWater safety remains a priority for the organization. For years, it has supplied "Josh the Baby Otter" books and materials to support community education.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:00:34 USF’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities brings water safety message to local schoolWater safety remains a priority for the organization. For years, it has supplied "Josh the Baby Otter" books and materials to support community education.Josh the Otter hugs students/cbcs/news/2026/usf-center-for-autism-and-related-disabilities-brings-water-safety-message-to-local-schools.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2026/faculty-and-staff-from-cbcs-judge-hillsborough-county-stem-fair.aspxHosted by Hillsborough County Public Schools, the event provided students with the opportunity to share their projects with subject-matter experts.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:17:12 Faculty and staff from CBCS judge Hillsborough County STEM FairHosted by Hillsborough County Public Schools, the event provided students with the opportunity to share their projects with subject-matter experts.CBCS faculty and staff/cbcs/news/2026/faculty-and-staff-from-cbcs-judge-hillsborough-county-stem-fair.aspxCollege News/cbcs/news/2026/alex-knorre-presents-research-at-interdisciplinary-policing-workshop.aspxThe workshop convenes leading scholars in criminology, political science and economics to advance interdisciplinary research on policing and crime.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:35:22 Alex Knorre presents research at Interdisciplinary Policing WorkshopThe workshop convenes leading scholars in criminology, political science and economics to advance interdisciplinary research on policing and crime.Alex Knorre/cbcs/news/2026/alex-knorre-presents-research-at-interdisciplinary-policing-workshop.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2026/csd-students-and-faculty-present-at-american-auditory-society-conference.aspxStudents and faculty earned national recognition with two students receiving competitive mentored research awards.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:02:08 CSD students and faculty present at American Auditory Society conferenceStudents and faculty earned national recognition with two students receiving competitive mentored research awards.Lindsey Kummerer, Gabriella Brown, Jungmee Lee/cbcs/news/2026/csd-students-and-faculty-present-at-american-auditory-society-conference.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2026/this-is-my-brave-college-edition-returns-at-usf.aspxFour USF students took the stage Friday night to share stories of their lived experiences with mental illness and substance use disorder.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:09:10 This is My Brave – College Edition returns at USFFour USF students took the stage Friday night to share stories of their lived experiences with mental illness and substance use disorder.This is My Brave cast on stage/cbcs/news/2026/this-is-my-brave-college-edition-returns-at-usf.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,College News,Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute/cbcs/news/2026/swirl-student-scholars-present-at-the-florida-undergraduate-research-leadership-summit.aspxSirinandini Amperayani and Sakshi Wagh led a workshop on the experiences of South Asian immigrant survivors of intimate partner violence.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:34:08 SWIRL student scholars present at the Florida Undergraduate Research Leadership SummitSirinandini Amperayani and Sakshi Wagh led a workshop on the experiences of South Asian immigrant survivors of intimate partner violence.Sirinandini Amperayani and Sakshi Wagh at the FURLS conference./cbcs/news/2026/swirl-student-scholars-present-at-the-florida-undergraduate-research-leadership-summit.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2026/school-of-aging-studies-alumna-shares-work-at-distinguished-alumni-lecture-series.aspxMelissa Castora-Binkley, PhD, senior research director at the Pharmacy Quality Alliance, graduated from USF in 2015 with a doctorate in gerontology.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:49:47 School of Aging Studies alumna shares work at Distinguished Alumni Lecture SeriesMelissa Castora-Binkley, PhD, senior research director at the Pharmacy Quality Alliance, graduated from USF in 2015 with a doctorate in gerontology.Lindsay Peterson, Melissa Castora-Binkley and Debra Dobbs/cbcs/news/2026/school-of-aging-studies-alumna-shares-work-at-distinguished-alumni-lecture-series.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studies/cbcs/news/2026/american-sign-language-day-welcomes-tampa-bay-high-school-students-to-usf.aspxCurrent American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting students guided visitors on a campus tour, led ASL conversational practice and facilitated a Kahoot! game.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:26:26 American Sign Language Day welcomes Tampa Bay high school students to USFCurrent American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting students guided visitors on a campus tour, led ASL conversational practice and facilitated a Kahoot! game.Left to right: Abigail Powers, Grayson Gonzalez, Diane Rifaie, Carly Missildine, and Ivan Jarama/cbcs/news/2026/american-sign-language-day-welcomes-tampa-bay-high-school-students-to-usf.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2026/swirl-lab-members-present-their-research-at-the-women-in-surgery-conference.aspxThe presenters included Samridhi Bhardwaj, Sakshi Wagh, Sirinandini Amperayani, Kamakshi J. Singh, Subadra Panchanadeswaran, PhD, and Manisha Joshi, PhD.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:16:38 SWIRL team members present research at the Women in Surgery Career SymposiumThe presenters included Samridhi Bhardwaj, Sakshi Wagh, Sirinandini Amperayani, Kamakshi J. Singh, Subadra Panchanadeswaran, PhD, and Manisha Joshi, PhD.Sakshi Wagh, Samridhi Bhardwaj, Kamakshi J. Singh, Sirinandini Amperayani/cbcs/news/2026/swirl-lab-members-present-their-research-at-the-women-in-surgery-conference.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2026/cjmhsa-tac-supports-lee-county-workforce-with-targeted-behavioral-health-training.aspxThe training, “Supporting Justice-Involved Individuals with Co-Occurring Disorders,” was led by Cary Hopkins Hall and Abby Shockley.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:15:18 CJMHSA TAC supports Lee County workforce with targeted behavioral health trainingThe training, “Supporting Justice-Involved Individuals with Co-Occurring Disorders,” was led by Cary Hopkins Hall and Abby Shockley.Cary Hopkins Hall, Abby Shockley and Beth Holland/cbcs/news/2026/cjmhsa-tac-supports-lee-county-workforce-with-targeted-behavioral-health-training.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2026/cbcs-faculty-visit-depression-program-pilot-in-lima-peru.aspxJerome Galea, PhD, and Amber Gum, PhD, conducted a site visit with the nonprofit organization Partners In Health, known locally as Socios En Salud.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:27:05 CBCS faculty visit mental health program pilot in Lima, PeruJerome Galea, PhD, and Amber Gum, PhD, conducted a site visit with the nonprofit organization Partners In Health, known locally as Socios En Salud.A group photo with Jerome Galea Amber Gum and all the coaches in the program/cbcs/news/2026/cbcs-faculty-visit-depression-program-pilot-in-lima-peru.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2026/interprofessional-day-strengthens-collaboration-between-asl-interpreting-and-speech-language-pathology-students.aspxNow in its third year, the event showcased how the two professions work together to ensure effective services for the clients they jointly serve.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:44:39 Interprofessional Day strengthens collaboration between ASL Interpreting and Speech-language Pathology studentsNow in its third year, the event showcased how the two professions work together to ensure effective services for the clients they jointly serve.A group of students working together/cbcs/news/2026/interprofessional-day-strengthens-collaboration-between-asl-interpreting-and-speech-language-pathology-students.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2026/csd-faculty-signs-national-anthem-at-raymond-james-stadium.aspxThe national anthem and the game were nationally televised on ESPN and ESPN+.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:35:58 USF assistant instructor Ivan Jarama signs national anthem at NHL gameThe national anthem and the game were nationally televised on ESPN and ESPN+.Ivan Jarama signing in American Sign Language /cbcs/news/2026/csd-faculty-signs-national-anthem-at-raymond-james-stadium.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2026/spreading-love-valentines-day-cards-for-older-adults.aspxMembers of the USF Student Association for Aging Studies and ����TV chapters of the Gerontological Society of America and Sigma Phi Omega Upsilon created Valentine’s Day cards for socially isolated older adults in the community.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:21:28 Spreading love: Valentine’s Day cards for older adultsMembers of the USF Student Association for Aging Studies and ����TV chapters of the Gerontological Society of America and Sigma Phi Omega Upsilon created Valentine’s Day cards for socially isolated older adults in the community.Students gathering together to make Valentine's Day cards /cbcs/news/2026/spreading-love-valentines-day-cards-for-older-adults.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studies/education/news/2026/only-at-usf-become-a-special-education-teacher-and-get-27k.aspxUSF is offering a first-of-its-kind program to prepare graduates to support students with severe emotional and behavioral disorders.External ArticleFri, 06 Feb 2026 09:51:56 Only at USF: Become a special education teacher or behavior analyst—and get $27KUSF is offering a first-of-its-kind program to prepare graduates to support students with severe emotional and behavioral disorders.ESE teacher with students /education/news/2026/only-at-usf-become-a-special-education-teacher-and-get-27k.aspxChild and Family Studies,College NewsApplied Behavior Analysishttps://fcbhw.org/news/inside-nextgenThe Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce (FCBHW) has launched the pilot cohort of the NextGen Mentoring Program at USF to support students preparing for behavioral health graduate programs.External ArticleWed, 04 Feb 2026 09:41:34 Finding the path forward: Inside FCBHW’s NextGen Mentoring ProgramThe Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce (FCBHW) has launched the pilot cohort of the NextGen Mentoring Program at USF to support students preparing for behavioral health graduate programs.Sam Belyea with his quote It was everything I needed exactly when I needed ithttps://fcbhw.org/news/inside-nextgenCollege News/cbcs/news/2026/tampa-convention-center-expands-accessibility-through-partnership-with-usf-center-for-autism.aspxThe partnership is an extension of the City of Tampa’s ongoing collaboration with the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at USF through the Autism Friendly Tampa Initiative.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:28:40 Tampa Convention Center expands accessibility through partnership with USF’s Center for AutismThe partnership is an extension of the City of Tampa’s ongoing collaboration with the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at USF through the Autism Friendly Tampa Initiative.Melvin Teartt, Raquel Pancho, Liz Burke, and David Ingram/cbcs/news/2026/tampa-convention-center-expands-accessibility-through-partnership-with-usf-center-for-autism.aspxChild and Family Studies,College Newshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2026/experiences_continue_to_shape_alumnas_approach_to_hearing_health_care.aspxAudiology alumna Madison Dowdy says her hands-on training, from research to outreach in Malawi, shaped the patient‑centered care she provides today.External ArticleMon, 02 Feb 2026 16:25:40 USF experiences continue to shape alumna’s approach to hearing health careAudiology alumna Madison Dowdy says her hands-on training, from research to outreach in Malawi, shaped the patient‑centered care she provides today.Madison Dowdy at an audiology clinical https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2026/experiences_continue_to_shape_alumnas_approach_to_hearing_health_care.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2026/usf-researchers-partner-with-sarasota-police-department-to-pilot-ai-driven-crime-forecasting.aspxThe tool uses AI-generated forecasts to anticipate crime patterns and support real-time patrol planning.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:32:47 USF researchers partner with Sarasota Police Department to pilot AI-driven crime forecasting modelThe tool uses AI-generated forecasts to anticipate crime patterns and support real-time patrol planning.YongJei Lee, SooHyun O, and Seungbae Kim/cbcs/news/2026/usf-researchers-partner-with-sarasota-police-department-to-pilot-ai-driven-crime-forecasting.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2026/social-work-student-awarded-gilman-scholarship-for-paris-study-abroad-program.aspxEmily Hutchinson is just a couple of months away from boarding a plane to Paris — all because she took a chance on herself when applying for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to help fund her study abroad experience.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:20:54 Social work student awarded Gilman Scholarship for Paris study abroad programEmily Hutchinson is just a couple of months away from boarding a plane to Paris — all because she took a chance on herself when applying for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to help fund her study abroad experience.Emily Hutchinson/cbcs/news/2026/social-work-student-awarded-gilman-scholarship-for-paris-study-abroad-program.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2026/department-of-criminology-faculty-and-staff-present-at-human-trafficking-training.aspxThe training brought together advocates, educators, law enforcement professionals and service providers.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:03:29 TIP Lab presents at anti-human trafficking trainingThe training brought together advocates, educators, law enforcement professionals and service providers.Attendees at the conference /cbcs/news/2026/department-of-criminology-faculty-and-staff-present-at-human-trafficking-training.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2026/joan-reid-receives-lifetime-achievement-award.aspxReid was honored for her ongoing research and contributions to the anti-trafficking community at the 18th Annual Polaris Star Awards.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:06:03 Joan Reid receives Lifetime Achievement AwardReid was honored for her ongoing research and contributions to the anti-trafficking community at the 18th Annual Polaris Star Awards.Joan Reid receiving her award/cbcs/news/2026/joan-reid-receives-lifetime-achievement-award.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2026/marilyn-stern-elected-fellow-of-society-of-behavioral-medicine.aspxStern was elected in recognition of her significant contributions to advancing the science and practice of behavioral medicine.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:39:50 Marilyn Stern elected fellow of the Society of Behavioral MedicineStern was elected in recognition of her significant contributions to advancing the science and practice of behavioral medicine.Marilyn Stern/cbcs/news/2026/marilyn-stern-elected-fellow-of-society-of-behavioral-medicine.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2026/humble-beginnings-lasting-impact-cbcs-celebrates-decades-of-advancing-behavioral-and-community-sciences.aspxFrom makeshift classrooms to multidisciplinary innovation, the story of the College of Behavioral & Community Sciences is one of momentum.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:57:05 Humble beginnings, lasting impact: CBCS celebrates decades of advancing behavioral and community sciencesFrom makeshift classrooms to multidisciplinary innovation, the story of the College of Behavioral & Community Sciences is one of momentum.Photo collage/cbcs/news/2026/humble-beginnings-lasting-impact-cbcs-celebrates-decades-of-advancing-behavioral-and-community-sciences.aspxCollege Newshttps://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 News/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 News/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,Criminology