/cbcs/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usWed, 17 Dec 2025 12:12:55 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/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.Ířşě±¬ÁĎ: A Preeminent Research University/cbcs/news/2025/behavioral-healthcare-graduates-celebrated-at-pinning-ceremony.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,College News/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 Work/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 Disorders/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 Disorders/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 News/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 News/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,Criminology/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 Work/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 Work/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 Work/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,Criminology/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 Work/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 Disorders/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 News/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 Counseling/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 Therapy/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 Analysis/cbcs/news/2025/csd-staff-member-jena-rossman-honored-with-usfs-2025-outstanding-staff-award.aspxThis prestigious university-wide honor recognizes Ířşě±¬ÁĎ 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 Ířşě±¬ÁĎ 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 Disorders/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 Ířşě±¬ÁĎ 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 Work/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 News/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 Studies/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 Health/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 Work/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 Ířşě±¬ÁĎ St. Petersburg community.Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:44:16 Ířşě±¬ÁĎ 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 Ířşě±¬ÁĎ 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,Criminology/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 Ířşě±¬ÁĎ 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,Criminology/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,Criminology/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,Criminology/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 Work/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 Newshttps://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 Work/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 Work/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 Disorders/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 Analysis/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 Studies/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 Disorders/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 Work/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,Criminology/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.Ířşě±¬ÁĎ: A Preeminent Research University/research-innovation/news/2025/corridor-partnership-expands-undergraduate-research-and-advances-experiential-learning-at-usf.aspxCollege News/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,Criminology/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 Disorders/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 Disorders/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 Studies/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 Disorders/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/cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-faculty-awarded-tenure-and-promotion-at-fall-2025-assembly.aspxSeveral CBCS faculty were recognized at the Fall Assembly for receiving tenure and promotion. One professor was awarded tenure, and seven faculty members were promoted.Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:33:58 CBCS faculty awarded tenure and promotionSeveral CBCS faculty were recognized at the Fall Assembly for receiving tenure and promotion. One professor was awarded tenure, and seven faculty members were promoted.College of Behavioral and Community Sciences logo/cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-faculty-awarded-tenure-and-promotion-at-fall-2025-assembly.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,Child and Family Studies,College News,Communication Sciences and Disorders,Criminology,School of Aging Studies,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/natalie-pak-joins-nih-funded-project-supporting-language-development-in-dine-toddlers.aspxNatalie Pak will contribute her expertise in speech-language pathology and early communication to help develop and evaluate a culturally grounded, caregiver-implemented intervention aimed at preventing developmental delays.Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:20:11 Natalie Pak joins NIH-funded project supporting language development in DinĂ© toddlersNatalie Pak will contribute her expertise in speech-language pathology and early communication to help develop and evaluate a culturally grounded, caregiver-implemented intervention aimed at preventing developmental delays.College of Behavioral and Community Sciences Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders building/cbcs/news/2025/natalie-pak-joins-nih-funded-project-supporting-language-development-in-dine-toddlers.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disordershttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/seat-tableThe first cohort of recipients includes an impressive group of volunteers, researchers, and leaders who are driven to uplift underserved communities.External ArticleWed, 22 Oct 2025 14:19:47 Serovich Scholars program established with gift from Bob ClarkThe first cohort of recipients includes an impressive group of volunteers, researchers, and leaders who are driven to uplift underserved communities.Julie Serovich and Bob Clarkhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/seat-tableCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders,Criminology,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/everette-coffman-presents-research-on-substance-use-training-spiritual-competencies-at-national-counseling-conference.aspxThe Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference was held Oct. 8–12 in Philadelphia.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:58:58 Everette Coffman presents research on substance use training, spiritual competencies at counseling conferenceThe Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference was held Oct. 8–12 in Philadelphia.Jacqueline Swank, Everette Coffman, and Sondra Smith Adcock with their poster presentation/cbcs/news/2025/everette-coffman-presents-research-on-substance-use-training-spiritual-competencies-at-national-counseling-conference.aspxChild and Family Studies,College NewsMarriage and Family Therapy/cbcs/news/2025/carla-zayas-santiago-presents-dissertation-proposal-on-language-growth-measures-for-english-learners.aspxCarla Zayas-Santiago is a graduate research assistant in the Rightpath Research and Innovation Center in the Department of Child and Family Studies.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:37:09 Graduate Research Assistant Carla Zayas-Santiago presents on language growth measures for English learnersCarla Zayas-Santiago is a graduate research assistant in the Rightpath Research and Innovation Center in the Department of Child and Family Studies.Carla Zayas-Santiago with her poster presentation/cbcs/news/2025/carla-zayas-santiago-presents-dissertation-proposal-on-language-growth-measures-for-english-learners.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2025/usf-center-for-autism-delta-gamma-sorority-team-up-to-create-sensory-friendly-experience-for-halloween-event.aspxThe annual event, held at the USF Greek Village Courtyard offers a fun, family-friendly evening with games, music, and candy for children and their families.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:39:49 USF center for autism, Delta Gamma sorority team up to create sensory-friendly experience for Halloween eventThe annual event, held at the USF Greek Village Courtyard offers a fun, family-friendly evening with games, music, and candy for children and their families.Delta Gamma sorority playing a game with kids at the Trick-or-Treat with the Greeks event in 2023/cbcs/news/2025/usf-center-for-autism-delta-gamma-sorority-team-up-to-create-sensory-friendly-experience-for-halloween-event.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News