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Aging studies professor discusses livable communities on WKDW 97.5 FM

Kathy Black, PhD, spoke with Jaha Cummings on WKDW 97.5 FM's Tricounty Hour about livable communities and America's response to the needs of its rapidly growing older population.

February 14, 2022College News, School of Aging Studies

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Aging studies professor presents at focus group discussion

Lindsay Peterson, PhD, represented the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) at a national focus group discussion. This discussion was in support of a study that Healthcare Ready is working on under the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019.

February 14, 2022College News, School of Aging Studies

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Aging studies assistant professor's research finds poor sleep can triple risk for heart disease

Soomi Lee, PhD, finds that individual aspects of poor sleep can be detrimental to heart health. But if you combine them, the risk of heart disease can increase by as much as 141 percent.

February 7, 2022College News, School of Aging Studies

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CSD professors accepted to ASHA's Leadership Development Program

Three professors from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) will participate in ASHA's Leadership Development Program this year.

January 31, 2022College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders

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RMHC Program Director Chih-Chin Chou contributes to Fulbright US Scholar Program

Chih-Chin Chou, PhD, CRC recently participated on a Peer Review Committee for the Fulbright US Scholar Program. Committees completed the merit review of applications received for the 2022-2023 competition.

January 31, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

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Criminology associate professor participates in "The Criminology Academy" podcast

Joan Reid, PhD was interviewed by two doctoral students from the University of Colorado Boulder for their podcast, "The Criminology Academy." This podcast focuses on criminology research and the life of PhD students.

January 31, 2022College News, Criminology

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Child and family studies professor named AAAS Fellow for Academic Research

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named Department of Child and Family Studies (CFS) Professor Marilyn Stern, PhD, CRC as a new fellow.

January 26, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

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This Is My Brave: College Edition offers USF students the opportunity to combat mental health stigma

Breaking down the stigma around seeking mental healthcare is vital to saving lives. This Is My Brave is poised to tackle that stigma at a critical time.

January 25, 2022College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Mental Health Law and Policy

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ABA doctoral student wins 2022 ABAI paper competition

USF doctoral candidate Daniel Kwak, MA, MS, BCBA was selected by the Association for Behavior Analysis International as the winner of the 2022 Scholarly Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Paper Competition.

January 24, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

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ABA master's student receives 2022 BCOTB fellowship

Kayla Coogle, a student in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) online master’s program, received a fellowship offered through BCOTB in Tampa.

January 24, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

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RMHC hosts coffee hour with Fulbright Scholar

Ming Hung Wang, PhD, CRC shared the history of the disability rights movement in Taiwan along with the evolution of the special education and vocational rehabilitation systems, both modeled after systems in the US.

January 24, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

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Co-founder of ABA program establishes legacy gift

Professor Emeritus in the Department of Child and Family Studies Dr. Hewitt B. "Rusty" Clark and his spouse, Rebecca Clark, have graciously named our college in their will.

January 18, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

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