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Rio Tate, Bill Haley, Morehouse

Aging studies professor recognized for outstanding mentorship

Distinguished University Professor William E. Haley, PhD, was awarded the William R. Jones Outstanding Mentor Award from the Florida Education Fund.

December 19, 2024College News, School of Aging Studies

Nickie Zenn hands a graduate a pin

BHC students and faculty celebrated at pinning ceremony

Twenty-seven behavioral healthcare (BHC) graduates were recognized by their peers, family members, and department faculty.

December 16, 2024College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

Group at Brandon's Parade of Lights

CBCS faculty support Alzheimer’s awareness at City of Brandon’s inaugural Parade of Lights

Anita Turner, EdD, and Nik Lampe, PhD, served as community educators at the event and shared information about Alzheimer's research and support.

December 15, 2024College News, Mental Health Law and Policy, School of Aging Studies

Roberta O'Malley

USF Sarasota-Manatee making its mark in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity

This year, USF became the first university in Florida — and among the first in the nation — to announce plans to create a college dedicated to AI and cybersecurity.

December 13, 2024College News, Criminology

Laura Curran

Faculty spotlight: Laura Curran

Laura Curran, PhD, LMHC, is a distinguished scholar and advocate in the field of mental health law and policy who joined the faculty this fall as an assistant professor.

December 13, 2024College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

BSW grads

BSW program graduates honored at pinning ceremony

Graduates of the Bachelor of Social Work program were celebrated by their peers, family members, faculty, and staff.

December 13, 2024College News, School of Social Work

A LAUNCH Academy student shares his presentation

LAUNCH hosts a night of discovery to close out fall semester

Families, mentors, donors, and staff attended a reception followed by the students' end-of-semester presentations.

December 13, 2024Child and Family Studies, College News

Madison Dowdy

'Trailblazer' reflects on providing audiologic outreach services in remote Malawi

In just four days, the team — three audiologists, two physicians, and 10 students — saw 278 patients.

December 13, 2024College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders

a child completes a worksheet

USF researchers address literacy needs in Liberia

As part of the Family Literacy Initiative/Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters, Ruby Joseph, MPA, and her team provide preschool educational services and an adult literacy program to some of the poorest families in Monrovia, Liberia.

December 12, 2024Child and Family Studies, College News

Amber Gum and panelists

MHLP professor leads COVID Conversations event

Amber Gum, PhD, a professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy (MHLP), organized the event, which brought together a diverse group of experts to engage in constructive dialogue on COVID-19's origins, public policy, science, mitigation, politics, and public communications.

December 12, 2024College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

Chris Groeber films simulation video

Online Master of Social Work program builds confidence through immersive home visit simulation

Scenario-based learning brings real-world challenges to life to help students develop practical skills.

December 9, 2024College News, School of Social Work

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CSD faculty and students participate in ASHA Convention

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders faculty and students attended the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention.

December 9, 2024College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders

About College of Behavioral & Community Sciences News

The Mission of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) is to advance knowledge through interdisciplinary teaching, research, and service that improves the capacity of individuals, families, and diverse communities to promote productive, satisfying, healthy, and safe lives across the lifespan. CBCS envisions the college as a globally recognized leader that creates innovative solutions to complex conditions that affect the behavior and well-being of individuals, families, and diverse communities.