/cbcs/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 20 Sep 2025 03:24:10 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/cbcs/news/2025/rehabilitation-counseling-and-disability-sciences-program-designated-as-center-of-excellence.aspxThe designation was awarded to only five university programs nationwide.Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:54:18 Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Sciences program designated as Center of ExcellenceThe designation was awarded to only five university programs nationwide.Rehabilitation Counseling & Disability Sciences logo with the Center of Excellence logo on top of a slightly transparent green background to show the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences building/cbcs/news/2025/rehabilitation-counseling-and-disability-sciences-program-designated-as-center-of-excellence.aspxChild and Family Studies,College NewsClinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling/cbcs/news/2025/rick-weinberg-receives-distinguished-psychologist-award.aspxThe award recognizes a member of the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Psychological Association who has made significant contributions to the association and in the field.Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:16:22 Rick Weinberg receives Distinguished Psychologist AwardThe award recognizes a member of the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Psychological Association who has made significant contributions to the association and in the field.Rick Weinberg with Gary Howell receiving his FPA award/cbcs/news/2025/rick-weinberg-receives-distinguished-psychologist-award.aspxChild and Family Studies,College NewsClinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling/cbcs/news/2025/applied-behavior-analysis-masters-program-earns-national-award-for-enduring-contributions-to-the-field.aspxThe award is presented by the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis.Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:00:13 Applied Behavior Analysis master’s program earns national award for enduring contributions to the fieldThe award is presented by the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis.Applied Behavior Analysis program dedicated faculty and staff /cbcs/news/2025/applied-behavior-analysis-masters-program-earns-national-award-for-enduring-contributions-to-the-field.aspxChild and Family Studies,College NewsApplied Behavior Analysis/cbcs/news/2025/social-work-interdisciplinary-lab-students-awarded-the-united-nations-millennium-fellowship.aspxAsmitha Darapaneni and Sakshi Wagh, mentored by Manisha Joshi, PhD, are addressing intimate partner violence through the global leadership program.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:54:10 Social Work Interdisciplinary Research Lab students awarded United Nations Millennium FellowshipAsmitha Darapaneni and Sakshi Wagh, mentored by Manisha Joshi, PhD, are addressing intimate partner violence through the global leadership program.Asmitha Darapaneni and Sakshi Wagh/cbcs/news/2025/social-work-interdisciplinary-lab-students-awarded-the-united-nations-millennium-fellowship.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/roberta-omalley-presents-research-on-cybercrime-in-copenhagen.aspxO'Malley used latent class analysis to examine patterns of cyber-offending and identify distinctions among offenders.Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:07:18 Roberta O'Malley presents research on cybercrime in CopenhagenO'Malley used latent class analysis to examine patterns of cyber-offending and identify distinctions among offenders.Human Factor in Cybercrime Conference attendees group photo/cbcs/news/2025/roberta-omalley-presents-research-on-cybercrime-in-copenhagen.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/usf-marriage-and-family-therapy-program-hosts-impactful-couples-therapy-training.aspxThe three-day workshop brought therapists, students, and experts together for hands-on learning, live demonstrations, and community connection.Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:34:06 Marriage and Family Therapy program hosts impactful couples therapy trainingThe three-day workshop brought therapists, students, and experts together for hands-on learning, live demonstrations, and community connection.A group photo of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program attendees/cbcs/news/2025/usf-marriage-and-family-therapy-program-hosts-impactful-couples-therapy-training.aspxChild and Family Studies,College NewsMarriage and Family Therapy/cbcs/news/2025/usf-board-of-trustees-establishes-darryl-e-rouson-center-for-substance-abuse-and-mental-health-research.aspxThe center will lead research aimed at improving treatment outcomes and reducing the broader societal impacts of substance use and mental health issues.Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:59:27 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Board of Trustees establishes Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health ResearchThe center will lead research aimed at improving treatment outcomes and reducing the broader societal impacts of substance use and mental health issues.°®¶¹´«Ã½ President Rhea Law, Sen. Darryl Rouson, and Board of Trustees Vice Chair Michael Griffin hold a copy of the resolution establishing the Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research./cbcs/news/2025/usf-board-of-trustees-establishes-darryl-e-rouson-center-for-substance-abuse-and-mental-health-research.aspxCollege News,Louis de la Parte °®¶¹´«Ã½ Mental Health Institute/cbcs/news/2025/criminology-faculty-and-students-present-at-international-conference.aspxResearch presentations were held in Athens, Greece at the 25th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology.Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:21:29 Criminology faculty and students present at international conferenceResearch presentations were held in Athens, Greece at the 25th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology.C. Jordan Howell, Caitlyn Muniz, and Katie Smith/cbcs/news/2025/criminology-faculty-and-students-present-at-international-conference.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/school-of-aging-studies-welcomes-new-leadership-faculty-and-students.aspxThe School of Aging Studies hosted a welcome reception Friday, Aug. 29, to kick off the fall 2025 semester.Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:08:09 School of Aging Studies welcomes new leadership, faculty, and studentsThe School of Aging Studies hosted a welcome reception Friday, Aug. 29, to kick off the fall 2025 semester.°®¶¹´«Ã½ during the School of Aging Studies welcome reception/cbcs/news/2025/school-of-aging-studies-welcomes-new-leadership-faculty-and-students.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studies/cbcs/news/2025/first-convening-of-floridas-behavioral-health-teaching-hospitals.aspxThe initiative focuses on addressing provider shortages, retention issues and geographic disparities through research, education, and collaboration.Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:32:57 Center hosts first convening of °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s behavioral health teaching hospitalsThe initiative focuses on addressing provider shortages, retention issues and geographic disparities through research, education, and collaboration.°®¶¹´«Ã½ behavioral health teaching hospitals -- outline of °®¶¹´«Ã½ showing the locations of UF Health Jacksonville, UF Health Shands Hospital, Tampa General Hospital and Jackson Memorial Hospital/cbcs/news/2025/first-convening-of-floridas-behavioral-health-teaching-hospitals.aspxCollege News/cbcs/news/2025/criminology-student-wins-national-award-from-american-probation-and-parole-association.aspxThis recognition highlights the meaningful impact that students are making in the field.Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:53:46 Criminology student wins national award from American Probation and Parole AssociationThis recognition highlights the meaningful impact that students are making in the field.Cassia Kranz receiving her award /cbcs/news/2025/criminology-student-wins-national-award-from-american-probation-and-parole-association.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/department-of-criminology-and-college-of-education-celebrate-fall-return-with-ice-cream-social.aspxWeek of Welcome, organized by New Student Connections, encourages departments to help students make lasting connections and get a successful start to the semester.Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:48:03 Department of Criminology and College of Education celebrate fall return on the St. Petersburg campusWeek of Welcome, organized by New Student Connections, encourages departments to help students make lasting connections and get a successful start to the semester.°®¶¹´«Ã½ at a table choosing free °®¶¹´«Ã½ items at Week of Welcome event/cbcs/news/2025/department-of-criminology-and-college-of-education-celebrate-fall-return-with-ice-cream-social.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/department-of-child-and-family-studies-researchers-present-strategies-to-improve-floridas-social-work-exam-outcomes.aspxThe °®¶¹´«Ã½ Behavioral Health Conference was held Aug. 20–22 in Orlando.Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:20:38 Department of Child and Family Studies faculty present research at °®¶¹´«Ã½ Behavioral Health ConferenceThe °®¶¹´«Ã½ Behavioral Health Conference was held Aug. 20–22 in Orlando.Cathy Sowell, Roxann Taormina, Anna Abella and Areana Cruz/cbcs/news/2025/department-of-child-and-family-studies-researchers-present-strategies-to-improve-floridas-social-work-exam-outcomes.aspxChild and Family Studies,College NewsChild and Adolescent Behavioral Health/cbcs/news/2025/faculty-from-the-department-of-communication-sciences-and-disorders-present-research-at-national-conference.aspxAimee Dietz, PhD, served as this year’s conference chair.Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:44:39 Faculty from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders present research at national conferenceAimee Dietz, PhD, served as this year’s conference chair.Aimee Dietz and Charlotte Purcell King/cbcs/news/2025/faculty-from-the-department-of-communication-sciences-and-disorders-present-research-at-national-conference.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/school-of-aging-studies-welcomes-new-assistant-professor-siyun-peng.aspxPeng is a gerontologist, sociologist, and applied statistician whose research focuses on the reciprocal relationship between social relationships and health across the life course.Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:21:28 School of Aging Studies welcomes new assistant professor, Siyun PengPeng is a gerontologist, sociologist, and applied statistician whose research focuses on the reciprocal relationship between social relationships and health across the life course.Siyun Peng/cbcs/news/2025/school-of-aging-studies-welcomes-new-assistant-professor-siyun-peng.aspxSchool of Aging Studies/cbcs/news/2025/behavioral-health-science-and-practice-visiting-research-scholar-leads-report-on-2025-pinellas-county-homelessness-count.aspxThe report examines the number of sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness on a single night.Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:29:52 T. Freeman Gerhardt leads report on 2025 Pinellas County homelessness countThe report examines the number of sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness on a single night.T. Freeman Gerhardt/cbcs/news/2025/behavioral-health-science-and-practice-visiting-research-scholar-leads-report-on-2025-pinellas-county-homelessness-count.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,College News/cbcs/news/2025/college-of-behavioral-and-community-sciences-welcomes-new-faculty.aspxThese new CBCS faculty members bring expertise, innovative research, and a strong commitment to student success.Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:41:43 College of Behavioral and Community Sciences welcomes new facultyThese new CBCS faculty members bring expertise, innovative research, and a strong commitment to student success.CBCS logo/cbcs/news/2025/college-of-behavioral-and-community-sciences-welcomes-new-faculty.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,Child and Family Studies,College News,Communication Sciences and Disorders,Criminology,School of Aging Studies,School of Social WorkMarriage and Family Therapy/cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-welcomes-interim-associate-dean-for-research.aspxAs interim associate dean for research, Stephanie Marhefka will support faculty in securing funding, developing proposals, and managing awards.Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:42:25 CBCS welcomes interim associate dean for researchAs interim associate dean for research, Stephanie Marhefka will support faculty in securing funding, developing proposals, and managing awards.Stephanie Marhefka/cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-welcomes-interim-associate-dean-for-research.aspxCollege News/news/2025/meet-the-new-faculty-helping-power-usfs-future.aspxChristopher Brown, joining the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, researches understanding speech in the presence of background noise.External ArticleWed, 13 Aug 2025 13:30:02 Meet the new faculty helping power °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s futureChristopher Brown, joining the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, researches understanding speech in the presence of background noise.Group shot of new faculty with °®¶¹´«Ã½ seal/news/2025/meet-the-new-faculty-helping-power-usfs-future.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/tori-leto-elected-student-representative-for-national-association-of-social-workers-florida-chapter-.aspxVictoria "Tori" Leto will represent students across °®¶¹´«Ã½ on the chapter’s advisory board.Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:29:28 °®¶¹´«Ã½ student elected representative for National Association of Social Workers °®¶¹´«Ã½ ChapterVictoria "Tori" Leto will represent students across °®¶¹´«Ã½ on the chapter’s advisory board.Victoria Leto/cbcs/news/2025/tori-leto-elected-student-representative-for-national-association-of-social-workers-florida-chapter-.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/school-of-aging-studies-faculty-honor-victor-molinari-at-american-psychological-association-meeting.aspxNearly 100 people attended the presentation about Molinari’s legacy and his impact on advancing the field of long-term care and nursing home quality.Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:21:21 Victor Molinari honored at American Psychological Association meetingNearly 100 people attended the presentation about Molinari’s legacy and his impact on advancing the field of long-term care and nursing home quality.Cindy Mason, Lisa Lind, Debra Dobbs, Latrice Vinson and Bill Haley presenting at American Psychological Association annual meeting/cbcs/news/2025/school-of-aging-studies-faculty-honor-victor-molinari-at-american-psychological-association-meeting.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studies/cbcs/news/2025/department-adopts-new-name-to-reflect-expanded-focus-on-behavioral-health-science-and-practice.aspxThe department has expanded its focus to embrace a broader, more interdisciplinary approach.Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:17:48 Department adopts new name to reflect expanded focus on behavioral health science and practiceThe department has expanded its focus to embrace a broader, more interdisciplinary approach.BHSP logo/cbcs/news/2025/department-adopts-new-name-to-reflect-expanded-focus-on-behavioral-health-science-and-practice.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,College News/cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-alumni-recognized-at-this-years-fast-56-award-ceremony.aspxRecipients include alumni from the Department of Criminology and School of Social Work.Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:55:19 College of Behavioral and Community Sciences alumni to be recognized at this year's Fast 56 Award CeremonyRecipients include alumni from the Department of Criminology and School of Social Work.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Fast 56 fastest growing bull businesses graphic /cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-alumni-recognized-at-this-years-fast-56-award-ceremony.aspxCollege News,Criminology,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/new-scholarship-supports-social-work-students-at-cbcs.aspxA five-year pledge from the Walker family will provide annual support to undergraduate and graduate students.Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:55:56 Ben and Renee Walker establish scholarship to support social work studentsA five-year pledge from the Walker family will provide annual support to undergraduate and graduate students.campus outdoors/cbcs/news/2025/new-scholarship-supports-social-work-students-at-cbcs.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/kathryn-mccormic-named-associate-director-of-field-education.aspxShe will work closely with Akanke Omarayo-Adenrele to lead the field team in delivering a first-class field education experience for students.Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:02:50 Kathryn McCormic named associate director of field education in School of Social WorkShe will work closely with Akanke Omarayo-Adenrele to lead the field team in delivering a first-class field education experience for students.Kathryn "Kate" McCormic/cbcs/news/2025/kathryn-mccormic-named-associate-director-of-field-education.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/lindsay-peterson-presents-on-housing-risks-for-older-adults-at-hurricane-resilience-summit.aspxPeterson's presentation highlighted research, including her own, documenting the disproportionate effects of hurricanes on the older adult population.Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:16:33 Hurricanes and housing risks for older adults: Lindsay Peterson discusses at summitPeterson's presentation highlighted research, including her own, documenting the disproportionate effects of hurricanes on the older adult population.Lindsay Peterson/cbcs/news/2025/lindsay-peterson-presents-on-housing-risks-for-older-adults-at-hurricane-resilience-summit.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studies/cbcs/news/2025/congratulations-summer-2025-graduates.aspx°®¶¹´«Ã½ will award nearly 2,700 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies. We are proud to recognize a few outstanding students from CBCS.Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:12:32 Congratulations, Summer 2025 graduates!°®¶¹´«Ã½ will award nearly 2,700 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies. We are proud to recognize a few outstanding students from CBCS.°®¶¹´«Ã½ commencement/cbcs/news/2025/congratulations-summer-2025-graduates.aspxCollege News/cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-students-successfully-defend-dissertations-others-enter-doctoral-candidacy.aspxCongratulations to the students who successfully defended their doctoral dissertations or entered into doctoral candidacy this semester.Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:58:19 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/cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-students-successfully-defend-dissertations-others-enter-doctoral-candidacy.aspxCollege News/cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-welcomes-new-school-and-department-leadership.aspxGeorge Burruss, Debra Dobbs, and Chris Simmons will begin thier new roles on Aug. 7.Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:06:43 CBCS welcomes new school and department leadershipGeorge Burruss, Debra Dobbs, and Chris Simmons will begin thier new roles on Aug. 7.George Burruss, Debra Dobbs, and Chris Simmons/cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-welcomes-new-school-and-department-leadership.aspxCollege News,Criminology,School of Aging Studies,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/department-of-criminology-honors-john-cochrans-six-years-as-chair.aspxCochran led the department through a pivotal period of the pandemic and the unification of faculty across all three campuses.Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:57:41 Department of Criminology recognizes John Cochran's six years as chairCochran led the department through a pivotal period of the pandemic and the unification of faculty across all three campuses.John Cochran/cbcs/news/2025/department-of-criminology-honors-john-cochrans-six-years-as-chair.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/jerome-galea-shares-expertise-at-global-health-summit.aspxThe two-day conference was held at the University of Malta's Msida campus.Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:53:57 Jerome Galea shares mental health expertise at global health summitThe two-day conference was held at the University of Malta's Msida campus.Jerome Galea speaks at a podium with four other speakers behind him/cbcs/news/2025/jerome-galea-shares-expertise-at-global-health-summit.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/oneusf-summer-undergrad-research-symposium-2025-cbcs-students.aspxJoanna Agrinsoni and Julia De Paula Silva shared research at the symposium organized by °®¶¹´«Ã½'s Office of Student Engagement in Research & Innovation.Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:52:57 Undergraduate students showcase research at summer symposiumJoanna Agrinsoni and Julia De Paula Silva shared research at the symposium organized by °®¶¹´«Ã½'s Office of Student Engagement in Research & Innovation.Wide shot of students at the One°®¶¹´«Ã½ Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium /cbcs/news/2025/oneusf-summer-undergrad-research-symposium-2025-cbcs-students.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/aimee-dietz-recognized-as-asha-fellow.aspxFellowship is one of the highest honors awarded by ASHA and serves as a public declaration of an individual's exceptional professional achievements.Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:43:08 Aimee Dietz recognized as a fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationFellowship is one of the highest honors awarded by ASHA and serves as a public declaration of an individual's exceptional professional achievements.Aimee Dietz 2025 ASHA fellow graphic/cbcs/news/2025/aimee-dietz-recognized-as-asha-fellow.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/two-health-care-administration-students-recognized-with-statewide-scholarship.aspxThe scholarship is awarded to individuals who have completed or are completing an Administrator in Training program.Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:32:57 Health care administration students receive 'rising leader' scholarshipsThe scholarship is awarded to individuals who have completed or are completing an Administrator in Training program.Mia Wong and Giovanni Punto/cbcs/news/2025/two-health-care-administration-students-recognized-with-statewide-scholarship.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studies/cbcs/news/2025/scott-fontechia-named-reskilling-partner-of-the-year-at-global-conference.aspxFontechia is program coordinator of innovation and technology programs for LAUNCH at °®¶¹´«Ã½.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:22:04 Scott Fontechia named Reskilling Partner of the Year at global robotic process automation conferenceFontechia is program coordinator of innovation and technology programs for LAUNCH at °®¶¹´«Ã½.Scott Fontechia and Neeti Mehta Shukla/cbcs/news/2025/scott-fontechia-named-reskilling-partner-of-the-year-at-global-conference.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2025/debra-dobbs-co-authors-award-winning-study-on-aging-workforce-and-production-scheduling.aspxThe paper presents a systematic review of existing research on how aging-related factors have been considered in job shop scheduling models.Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:46:58 Debra Dobbs co-authors award-winning study on aging workforce and production schedulingThe paper presents a systematic review of existing research on how aging-related factors have been considered in job shop scheduling models.Debra Dobbs/cbcs/news/2025/debra-dobbs-co-authors-award-winning-study-on-aging-workforce-and-production-scheduling.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studies/cbcs/news/2025/nancy-marencin-selected-as-one-of-the-aarc-award-recipiants.aspxMarencin's selection highlights national recognition of her work in language and reading development.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:53:19 Nancy Marencin wins ASHA 'Advancing Academic-Research Careers' awardMarencin's selection highlights national recognition of her work in language and reading development.Nancy Marencin/cbcs/news/2025/nancy-marencin-selected-as-one-of-the-aarc-award-recipiants.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disordershttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-research-lab-releases-groundbreaking-report-on-the-high-prevalence-of-human-trafficking-in-florida.aspxThe report estimates that more than 500,000 people were exploited in labor trafficking and 200,000 in sex trafficking within the state in the last year.External ArticleWed, 09 Jul 2025 09:30:51 Trafficking in Persons Risk to Resilience Lab at °®¶¹´«Ã½ releases groundbreaking report on human trafficking in °®¶¹´«Ã½The report estimates that more than 500,000 people were exploited in labor trafficking and 200,000 in sex trafficking within the state in the last year.Campus Sire Previewhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-research-lab-releases-groundbreaking-report-on-the-high-prevalence-of-human-trafficking-in-florida.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/wow-criminology.aspxThe event helped new students connect with peers, explore campus life, and learn about involvement opportunities.Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:01:33 Department of Criminology welcomes new students at Week of Welcome eventThe event helped new students connect with peers, explore campus life, and learn about involvement opportunities.°®¶¹´«Ã½ take photos in front of mug shot wall/cbcs/news/2025/wow-criminology.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/slp-pvp.aspxThe Parkinson Voice Project symposium offers continuing education and best practices in treating speech disorders associated with Parkinson’s disease.Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:54:13 SPEAK OUT!® Therapy and Research Center and student recognized at national symposiumThe Parkinson Voice Project symposium offers continuing education and best practices in treating speech disorders associated with Parkinson’s disease.Maddie McDonald presenting at the Parkinson's Voice Project symposium/cbcs/news/2025/slp-pvp.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/florida-strengthens-reinvestment-grant-program.aspxSenate Bill 168, known as the Tristin Murphy Act, expands mental health and diversion services statewide.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:43:23 °®¶¹´«Ã½ strengthens Reinvestment Grant Program with new mental health legislationSenate Bill 168, known as the Tristin Murphy Act, expands mental health and diversion services statewide.TAC session/cbcs/news/2025/florida-strengthens-reinvestment-grant-program.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,College News,Louis de la Parte °®¶¹´«Ã½ Mental Health Institute/cbcs/news/2025/fcbhw-inaugural-research-grants.aspxThe grants are aimed at addressing urgent gaps in the state’s mental health systems.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:52:59 FCBHW awards inaugural research grants to strengthen °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s behavioral health workforceThe grants are aimed at addressing urgent gaps in the state’s mental health systems.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Center for Behavioral Health Workforce Awards Inaugural Research Grants/cbcs/news/2025/fcbhw-inaugural-research-grants.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,Child and Family Studies,College News,Louis de la Parte °®¶¹´«Ã½ Mental Health InstituteChild and Adolescent Behavioral Health,Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling/cbcs/news/2025/msw-chair-jerome-galea.aspxGalea brings extensive experience from both academic and nonprofit settings and has led teams in the U.S. and internationally.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:05:46 Jerome Galea named chair of Online Master of Social Work programGalea brings extensive experience from both academic and nonprofit settings and has led teams in the U.S. and internationally.Jerome Galea/cbcs/news/2025/msw-chair-jerome-galea.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/news/2025/usf-developed-technology-analyzes-facial-expressions-to-identify-childhood-ptsd.aspxLed by Alison Salloum and Shaun Canavan, the study revealed that distinct patterns are detectable in the facial movements of children with PTSD.External ArticleMon, 30 Jun 2025 00:51:44 °®¶¹´«Ã½ researchers use AI to analyze facial expressions and identify childhood PTSDLed by Alison Salloum and Shaun Canavan, the study revealed that distinct patterns are detectable in the facial movements of children with PTSD.Person looking at facial imaging on a computer screen/news/2025/usf-developed-technology-analyzes-facial-expressions-to-identify-childhood-ptsd.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/dive-vrt-info-session.aspxAttendees received an inside look at the training model, including live VR headset demonstrations, and an opportunity to meet the team behind the project.Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:48:14 Virtual reality job training program hosts info session for potential studentsAttendees received an inside look at the training model, including live VR headset demonstrations, and an opportunity to meet the team behind the project.VR demo at info session/cbcs/news/2025/dive-vrt-info-session.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2025/neurographic-art-workshop.aspxNeurographic art has been found to reduce stress, enhance emotional awareness, and support cognitive integration.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:44:54 Interactive session explores wellness through neurographic artNeurographic art has been found to reduce stress, enhance emotional awareness, and support cognitive integration.Neurographic art/cbcs/news/2025/neurographic-art-workshop.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/justice-quest-camp.aspxParticipants visited the courthouse, learned about crime scene analysis, and received guidance from guest speakers.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:20:43 °®¶¹´«Ã½'s Justice Quest camp gives high schoolers a behind-the-scenes look at criminal justiceParticipants visited the courthouse, learned about crime scene analysis, and received guidance from guest speakers.High school student camp participants taking a group photo in front of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office crime scene section sign/cbcs/news/2025/justice-quest-camp.aspxCollege News,Criminology/news/2025/usf-to-advance-its-position-as-a-leader-in-mental-and-behaviora-health.aspxThe center will build upon the state’s investment in °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s efforts to address mental health and addiction.External ArticleWed, 25 Jun 2025 21:04:12 New mental health and substance use research center in CBCS to honor Sen. Darryl RousonThe center will build upon the state’s investment in °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s efforts to address mental health and addiction.University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-to-advance-its-position-as-a-leader-in-mental-and-behaviora-health.aspxCollege News,Louis de la Parte °®¶¹´«Ã½ Mental Health Institute/health/news/2025/audiology-research.aspxPatients with mild hearing loss who received hearing aids and other support say they experienced an increased desire to engage in the world around them.External ArticleWed, 25 Jun 2025 11:18:36 ARCT Lab study reveals how hearing aids improve brain health and quality of lifePatients with mild hearing loss who received hearing aids and other support say they experienced an increased desire to engage in the world around them.Audiologist examines patient/health/news/2025/audiology-research.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/mhfa-training.aspxParticipants learned the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:04:24 Mental Health First Aid training equips students, faculty, and staff with vital skillsParticipants learned the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.Mental Health First Aid training participants/cbcs/news/2025/mhfa-training.aspxChild and Family Studies,College NewsClinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling