/cbcs/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usMon, 10 Mar 2025 08:29:39 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-student-research-day.aspxCBCS students participate and present their research at the 35th annual USF Health Research Day 2025Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:49:49 CBCS students present their research at the 35th Annual USF Health Research DayCBCS students participate and present their research at the 35th annual USF Health Research Day 2025USF student winners at USF Health Research Day 2025/cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-student-research-day.aspx/cbcs/news/2025/chiguru-health-sciences-award.aspxMentored by Hana Kim, PhD, Chiguru conducted her study in the Language in Aging and Stroke Rehabilitation Lab.Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:37:29 Rishitha Chiguru recognized with Health Sciences Award at USF Health Research DayMentored by Hana Kim, PhD, Chiguru conducted her study in the Language in Aging and Stroke Rehabilitation Lab.Rishitha Chiguru/cbcs/news/2025/chiguru-health-sciences-award.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/gerald-department-of-neurology.aspxImaezue discussed recursive self-feedback as a scalable, self-directed approach to aphasia recovery.911±¬ÁÏÍød, 05 Mar 2025 13:29:12 Gerald C. Imaezue presents on universal aphasia treatment at USF Department of Neurology Grand RoundsImaezue discussed recursive self-feedback as a scalable, self-directed approach to aphasia recovery.Gerald C. Imaezue, PhD/cbcs/news/2025/gerald-department-of-neurology.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/anita-turner-alzheimer-leadership-summit.aspxAnita Turner, EdD, joined 1,500 advocates, researchers, and volunteers at the impactful summit.911±¬ÁÏÍød, 05 Mar 2025 11:54:04 Uniting for a cure: Anita Turner shares insights from the 2025 Alzheimer’s Association summitAnita Turner, EdD, joined 1,500 advocates, researchers, and volunteers at the impactful summit.Anita Turner/cbcs/news/2025/anita-turner-alzheimer-leadership-summit.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studieshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-duvall-conference-substance-misuse-addictions-manatee-sarasota.aspxThe conference will kick off USF Sarasota-Manatee's effort to help local governments and organizations develop strategies to fight substance misuse.External ArticleTue, 04 Mar 2025 09:56:20 Duvall Conference takes aim at addictions in Manatee and Sarasota countiesThe conference will kick off USF Sarasota-Manatee's effort to help local governments and organizations develop strategies to fight substance misuse.Dane Minnick speaks at a conferencehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-duvall-conference-substance-misuse-addictions-manatee-sarasota.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/christina-dillahunt-aspillaga-serves-invite.aspxThe consortium is funded by the VA Office of Research and Development.Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:58:56 Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga becomes member of Veteran Employment and Economic Security Research ConsortiumThe consortium is funded by the VA Office of Research and Development.Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga/cbcs/news/2025/christina-dillahunt-aspillaga-serves-invite.aspxChild and Family Studies,College Newshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-tool-to-assist-florida-law-enforcement-and-organizations-in-combating-human-trafficking.aspxTIPSTR illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.External ArticleFri, 28 Feb 2025 08:51:59 TIP Lab to assist Florida law enforcement and anti-trafficking organizations with new toolTIPSTR illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.Law enforcement officer viewing a map on a laptophttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-tool-to-assist-florida-law-enforcement-and-organizations-in-combating-human-trafficking.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/hillsborough-stem-fair.aspxCBCS faculty, staff, and graduate students volunteered to review posters in the behavioral and social sciences category.Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:55:31 Group from CBCS judges Hillsborough County STEM FairCBCS faculty, staff, and graduate students volunteered to review posters in the behavioral and social sciences category.Science fair awards/cbcs/news/2025/hillsborough-stem-fair.aspxCollege News/cbcs/news/2025/vr-ai-for-disability-employment-training.aspxThe project, showcased at the 2025 Florida APSE Summit, will train and certify youth and adults with lifelong and acquired disabilities in skilled trades.Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:52:27 USF team unveils virtual reality and AI integration for disability employment trainingThe project, showcased at the 2025 Florida APSE Summit, will train and certify youth and adults with lifelong and acquired disabilities in skilled trades.A conference attendee uses virtual reality system/cbcs/news/2025/vr-ai-for-disability-employment-training.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2025/cjmhsa-annual-report.aspxIn addition to its use by communities, this report goes to high-ranking members of the state’s legislature to increase awareness of the reinvestment grant program and inform future policy and funding decisions.911±¬ÁÏÍød, 26 Feb 2025 20:39:42 Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Grant Program FY23-24 Annual ReportIn addition to its use by communities, this report goes to high-ranking members of the state’s legislature to increase awareness of the reinvestment grant program and inform future policy and funding decisions.CJMHSA Annual Report/cbcs/news/2025/cjmhsa-annual-report.aspxCollege News,Mental Health Law and Policy/cbcs/news/2025/burruss-department-of-criminology-cybercon.aspxThe presentations by George Burruss, PhD, and criminology doctoral students, focused on developing tools for law enforcement and victims of cybercrime.911±¬ÁÏÍød, 26 Feb 2025 14:52:37 USF criminology team presents AI solutions to combat cybercrime and protect seniorsThe presentations by George Burruss, PhD, and criminology doctoral students, focused on developing tools for law enforcement and victims of cybercrime.Courtney 911±¬ÁÏÍøber and Marlena Bolton/cbcs/news/2025/burruss-department-of-criminology-cybercon.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/aging-studies-distinguished-lecture.aspxKaren L. Phillips, PhD, a 2009 graduate, presented "Advancing Healthy Aging through Partnerships and Collaboration."Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:41:14 School of Aging Studies alumna returns to USF to speak at distinguished lecture seriesKaren L. Phillips, PhD, a 2009 graduate, presented "Advancing Healthy Aging through Partnerships and Collaboration."David Chiriboga, Debra Dobbs, Karen L. Phillips/cbcs/news/2025/aging-studies-distinguished-lecture.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studies/research-innovation/news/2025/nine-usf-faculty-named-senior-members-of-national-academy-of-inventors.aspxAnand, associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, is one of nine USF faculty members to be named to the class of 2025.External ArticleFri, 21 Feb 2025 13:49:39 Supraja Anand named senior member of National Academy of InventorsAnand, associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, is one of nine USF faculty members to be named to the class of 2025.Supraja Anand/research-innovation/news/2025/nine-usf-faculty-named-senior-members-of-national-academy-of-inventors.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/anthropology-day.aspxHosted by the Department of Anthropology and several student organizations, the event showcased the interdisciplinary nature of the field.911±¬ÁÏÍød, 19 Feb 2025 20:24:57 CSD faculty and students participate in Anthropology DayHosted by the Department of Anthropology and several student organizations, the event showcased the interdisciplinary nature of the field.Anthropology Day/cbcs/news/2025/anthropology-day.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/senior-connection-center-needs-assessment.aspxLindsay Peterson, PhD, and Debra Dobbs, PhD, produced the sweeping review in collaboration with the Senior Connection Center, a nonprofit organization.Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:32:25 Aging studies faculty review the needs of older adults in five Florida countiesLindsay Peterson, PhD, and Debra Dobbs, PhD, produced the sweeping review in collaboration with the Senior Connection Center, a nonprofit organization.911±¬ÁÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/cbcs/news/2025/senior-connection-center-needs-assessment.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studies/cbcs/news/2025/burruss-chatbot-funding.aspx911±¬ÁÏÍø from the Cybercrime Interdisciplinary Behavioral Research Laboratory are training the chatbot.Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:35:12 George Burruss and team receive funding to develop AI chatbot for older adults worried about cybercrime911±¬ÁÏÍø from the Cybercrime Interdisciplinary Behavioral Research Laboratory are training the chatbot.George Burruss/cbcs/news/2025/burruss-chatbot-funding.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/documentary-filmmaker-speaks-to-criminology-classes.aspxCharlie Minn, known for his documentaries on true crime, corruption, and the police, visited the classes of Cary Hopkins Eyles, MA, and Rustu Deryol, PhD.Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:43:30 Documentary filmmaker speaks to criminology classesCharlie Minn, known for his documentaries on true crime, corruption, and the police, visited the classes of Cary Hopkins Eyles, MA, and Rustu Deryol, PhD.Charlie Minn and Cary Hopkins Eyles/cbcs/news/2025/documentary-filmmaker-speaks-to-criminology-classes.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/phase-zero-innovation-incubator.aspxLee serves as co-principal investigator on the project led by Tingting Zhang, PhD, associate professor in the Muma College of Business.911±¬ÁÏÍød, 12 Feb 2025 20:14:29 YongJei Lee and team receive phaseZERO award for human trafficking preventionLee serves as co-principal investigator on the project led by Tingting Zhang, PhD, associate professor in the Muma College of Business.Yongjei Lee/cbcs/news/2025/phase-zero-innovation-incubator.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/spreading-love.aspxResearch highlights the importance of social connection for well-being and that even small gestures can reduce loneliness and reinforce a sense of belonging.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:20:42 Spreading love: 911±¬ÁÏÍø create Valentine’s Day cards for older adultsResearch highlights the importance of social connection for well-being and that even small gestures can reduce loneliness and reinforce a sense of belonging.Valentine's Day cards/cbcs/news/2025/spreading-love.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studies/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-and-florida-high-tech-corridor-announce-early-stage-innovation-fund-awards.aspxThe award will help fund the continued development of a computer tool that assists caregivers in creating personalized disaster plans.External Article911±¬ÁÏÍød, 05 Feb 2025 14:40:31 Lindsay Peterson receives Early-Stage Innovation Fund award for disaster prep toolThe award will help fund the continued development of a computer tool that assists caregivers in creating personalized disaster plans.Lindsay Peterson/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-and-florida-high-tech-corridor-announce-early-stage-innovation-fund-awards.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studies/cbcs/news/2025/outstanding-young-alumni.aspxShelly Marc, who graduated in 2013, is one of six alumni honored this year. The award celebrates the accomplishments of the university's youngest alumni.911±¬ÁÏÍød, 05 Feb 2025 13:15:05 Criminology graduate named recipient of Outstanding Young Alumni AwardShelly Marc, who graduated in 2013, is one of six alumni honored this year. The award celebrates the accomplishments of the university's youngest alumni.Shelly Marc/cbcs/news/2025/outstanding-young-alumni.aspxCollege News,Criminologyhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/does-the-super-bowl-increase-human-trafficking-in-host-city.aspxUSF criminology researchers say the widely held perception that one of the biggest sporting events in the world is a magnet for trafficking is largely unfounded.External Article911±¬ÁÏÍød, 05 Feb 2025 09:49:46 Does the Super Bowl increase human trafficking in host city?USF criminology researchers say the widely held perception that one of the biggest sporting events in the world is a magnet for trafficking is largely unfounded.Football fieldhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/does-the-super-bowl-increase-human-trafficking-in-host-city.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/2024-emeritus.aspxFour College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) faculty members were conferred emeritus status in 2024.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:26:57 USF awards emeritus status to CBCS faculty membersFour College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) faculty members were conferred emeritus status in 2024.Kathy Black, Kathleen Heide, Guitele Rahill, and Paul Stiles/cbcs/news/2025/2024-emeritus.aspxCollege News/cbcs/news/2025/aud-white-coat-ceremony.aspxThe White Coat Ceremony serves as a rite of passage, recognizing doctoral students' transition to clinical practice.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:06:50 Audiology students mark milestone at White Coat CeremonyThe White Coat Ceremony serves as a rite of passage, recognizing doctoral students' transition to clinical practice.911±¬ÁÏÍø read the Audiology Oath/cbcs/news/2025/aud-white-coat-ceremony.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/usf-new-research-grant.aspxWith the allocation of these awards, USF Research and Innovation aims to support faculty in launching programs of research that result in successful grant proposals to support further research at the university.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:24:39 Hana Kim awarded USF New Research Grant to support virtual reality studyWith the allocation of these awards, USF Research and Innovation aims to support faculty in launching programs of research that result in successful grant proposals to support further research at the university.Hana Kim/cbcs/news/2025/usf-new-research-grant.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/innovative-education/news/2025/breaking-barriers-in-crypto-crime-usf-ms-in-cybercrime.aspxLauren Smith says the combination of expert faculty, flexible learning, and industry-relevant content has sparked an exciting career.External ArticleTue, 04 Feb 2025 11:04:00 Breaking barriers in crypto crime: USF's MS in Cybercrime powers career successLauren Smith says the combination of expert faculty, flexible learning, and industry-relevant content has sparked an exciting career.Lauren Smith/innovative-education/news/2025/breaking-barriers-in-crypto-crime-usf-ms-in-cybercrime.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/cjmhsa-tac-florida-reinvestment-grant-brief.aspxThe report highlights key outcomes from the Reinvestment Grant Program and presents policy recommendations.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:17:58 Brief addresses Florida’s reinvestment grant impact in behavioral health and justice systemsThe report highlights key outcomes from the Reinvestment Grant Program and presents policy recommendations.CBCS logo/cbcs/news/2025/cjmhsa-tac-florida-reinvestment-grant-brief.aspxCollege News,Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute,Mental Health Law and Policy/cbcs/news/2025/outstanding-staff.aspxThree College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) team members were recognized with a 2024 Outstanding Staff Award at a celebration on Jan. 24.Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:02:19 USF recognizes CBCS staff for outstanding contributions to the universityThree College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) team members were recognized with a 2024 Outstanding Staff Award at a celebration on Jan. 24.Award winners/cbcs/news/2025/outstanding-staff.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2025/medication-assisted-treatment-services-panel.aspxDane Minnick, PhD, served as moderator and was joined by Laura Curran, PhD, and Shavon Clark, DNP.Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:08:16 CBCS faculty contribute to discussion on patient experiences with medication-assisted treatment servicesDane Minnick, PhD, served as moderator and was joined by Laura Curran, PhD, and Shavon Clark, DNP.panel discussion/cbcs/news/2025/medication-assisted-treatment-services-panel.aspxCollege News,Mental Health Law and Policy,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/los-celebration.aspxThe 74 staff and faculty members who were celebrated at the ceremony represented a collective 795 years of service!Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:53:33 Faculty and staff honored at Length of Service recognition eventThe 74 staff and faculty members who were celebrated at the ceremony represented a collective 795 years of service!Group photo/cbcs/news/2025/los-celebration.aspxCollege News/cbcs/news/2025/iamfc-conference.aspxEverette Coffman, PhD, and master's students Elizabeth Hile and Aaliyah Torres presented findings on relationship distress and satisfaction issues.Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:01:16 Marriage and Family Therapy faculty and students present at IAMFC ConferenceEverette Coffman, PhD, and master's students Elizabeth Hile and Aaliyah Torres presented findings on relationship distress and satisfaction issues.Presenters at the conference/cbcs/news/2025/iamfc-conference.aspxChild and Family Studies,College NewsMarriage and Family Therapy/cbcs/news/2025/card-conference.aspxExperts from the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities at USF (CARD-USF) presented on topics ranging from building inclusive communities to behavior strategies.Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:37:10 CARD-USF staff present at statewide autism conferenceExperts from the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities at USF (CARD-USF) presented on topics ranging from building inclusive communities to behavior strategies.CARD-USF presenter/cbcs/news/2025/card-conference.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2025/fcbhw-welcome-breakfast.aspxThe center will work to address the factors driving the state's behavioral health workforce shortage.Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:25:28 Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce announces key initiatives at inaugural eventThe center will work to address the factors driving the state's behavioral health workforce shortage.Courtney Whitt speaks to crowd/cbcs/news/2025/fcbhw-welcome-breakfast.aspxCollege News/cbcs/news/2025/eol-pilot-grant.aspxThe award supports research focused on palliative and end-of-life care within the local community.Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:37:39 Center for Hospice, Palliative Care and End-of-Life Studies awards pilot grant to Nik Lampe and Ji-Young LeeThe award supports research focused on palliative and end-of-life care within the local community.Nik Lampe and Ji-Young Lee/cbcs/news/2025/eol-pilot-grant.aspxCollege News,Mental Health Law and Policy,School of Aging Studies/cbcs/news/2025/tampa-midtown-rotary-donation.aspxFor over a decade, the group has raised funds for the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at USF (CARD-USF) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:13:59 Tampa Midtown Rotary makes donation to CARD-USF and ABA programFor over a decade, the group has raised funds for the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at USF (CARD-USF) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).Rob Kraemer, Christine Rover, and Fred Wallrapp, president of Tampa Midtown Rotary/cbcs/news/2025/tampa-midtown-rotary-donation.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2025/crmhc-hooding.aspxThe thirty-three graduates were part of the fall 2024 graduating cohort of the Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling (CRMHC) program.911±¬ÁÏÍød, 08 Jan 2025 13:40:32 CRMHC celebrates fall 2024 graduatesThe thirty-three graduates were part of the fall 2024 graduating cohort of the Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling (CRMHC) program.911±¬ÁÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/cbcs/news/2025/crmhc-hooding.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2025/lynch-book-top-academic-title.aspxHandbook on Inequality and the Environment was recognized by Choice, a publishing unit of the Association of College and Research Libraries.911±¬ÁÏÍød, 08 Jan 2025 13:11:32 Book co-edited by Michael Lynch named Top Academic TitleHandbook on Inequality and the Environment was recognized by Choice, a publishing unit of the Association of College and Research Libraries.Michael Lynch/cbcs/news/2025/lynch-book-top-academic-title.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/anand-jslhr-editorial-board.aspxAnand will serve a three-year term as editor from Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31 2027.911±¬ÁÏÍød, 08 Jan 2025 11:53:15 Supraja Anand selected as editor of the Speech Section of the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing ResearchAnand will serve a three-year term as editor from Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31 2027.Supraja Anand/cbcs/news/2025/anand-jslhr-editorial-board.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/lampe-lgbtq-older-adults-award.aspxNik Lampe, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy (MHLP).Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:22:18 MHLP researcher wins LGBTQ+ Older Adults and Aging Scholar’s AwardNik Lampe, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy (MHLP).Nik Lampe/cbcs/news/2025/lampe-lgbtq-older-adults-award.aspxCollege News,Mental Health Law and Policy/cbcs/news/2024/internal-grant-award-recipients.aspxThese grants are awarded annually to support CBCS faculty research that shows promise for externally sponsored research funding.Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:06:32 CBCS announces Internal Grant Award recipientsThese grants are awarded annually to support CBCS faculty research that shows promise for externally sponsored research funding.Award recipients/cbcs/news/2024/internal-grant-award-recipients.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders,Criminology,Mental Health Law and Policy,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2024/haley-fef-mentor-award.aspxDistinguished University Professor William E. Haley, PhD, was awarded the William R. Jones Outstanding Mentor Award from the Florida Education Fund.Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:00:00 Aging studies professor recognized for outstanding mentorshipDistinguished University Professor William E. Haley, PhD, was awarded the William R. Jones Outstanding Mentor Award from the Florida Education Fund.Rio Tate, Bill Haley, Morehouse/cbcs/news/2024/haley-fef-mentor-award.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studies/cbcs/news/2024/fall-24-bhc-grads.aspxTwenty-seven behavioral healthcare (BHC) graduates were recognized by their peers, family members, and department faculty.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:00:00 BHC students and faculty celebrated at pinning ceremonyTwenty-seven behavioral healthcare (BHC) graduates were recognized by their peers, family members, and department faculty.Nickie Zenn hands a graduate a pin/cbcs/news/2024/fall-24-bhc-grads.aspxCollege News,Mental Health Law and Policy/cbcs/news/2024/parade-of-lights.aspxAnita Turner, EdD, and Nik Lampe, PhD, served as community educators at the event and shared information about Alzheimer's research and support.Sun, 15 Dec 2024 16:27:02 CBCS faculty support Alzheimer’s awareness at City of Brandon’s inaugural Parade of LightsAnita Turner, EdD, and Nik Lampe, PhD, served as community educators at the event and shared information about Alzheimer's research and support.Group at Brandon's Parade of Lights/cbcs/news/2024/parade-of-lights.aspxCollege News,Mental Health Law and Policy,School of Aging Studieshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/magazine/2024/usf-sarasota-manatee-making-its-mark-in-ai-and-cybersecurity.aspxThis 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.External ArticleFri, 13 Dec 2024 11:30:28 USF Sarasota-Manatee making its mark in artificial intelligence and cybersecurityThis 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.Roberta O'Malleyhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/magazine/2024/usf-sarasota-manatee-making-its-mark-in-ai-and-cybersecurity.aspxCollege News,Criminologyhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/magazine/2024/faculty-spotlight.aspxLaura 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.External ArticleFri, 13 Dec 2024 11:19:50 Faculty spotlight: Laura CurranLaura 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.Laura Curranhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/magazine/2024/faculty-spotlight.aspxCollege News,Mental Health Law and Policy/cbcs/news/2024/fall-24-bsw-grads.aspxGraduates of the Bachelor of Social Work program were celebrated by their peers, family members, faculty, and staff.Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:00:00 BSW program graduates honored at pinning ceremonyGraduates of the Bachelor of Social Work program were celebrated by their peers, family members, faculty, and staff.BSW grads/cbcs/news/2024/fall-24-bsw-grads.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2024/fall-24-launch-ceremony.aspxFamilies, mentors, donors, and staff attended a reception followed by the students' end-of-semester presentations.Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:00:00 LAUNCH hosts a night of discovery to close out fall semesterFamilies, mentors, donors, and staff attended a reception followed by the students' end-of-semester presentations.A LAUNCH Academy student shares his presentation /cbcs/news/2024/fall-24-launch-ceremony.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2024/dowdy-trailblazer.aspxIn just four days, the team — three audiologists, two physicians, and 10 students — saw 278 patients.Georgia JacksonFri, 13 Dec 2024 00:24:55 'Trailblazer' reflects on providing audiologic outreach services in remote MalawiIn just four days, the team — three audiologists, two physicians, and 10 students — saw 278 patients.Madison Dowdy/cbcs/news/2024/dowdy-trailblazer.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2024/ruby-joseph-fli-hippy-liberia-research.aspxAs 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.Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:23:49 USF researchers address literacy needs in LiberiaAs 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.a child completes a worksheet/cbcs/news/2024/ruby-joseph-fli-hippy-liberia-research.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2024/gum-covid-conversations.aspxAmber 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.Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:00:00 MHLP professor leads COVID Conversations eventAmber 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.Amber Gum and panelists/cbcs/news/2024/gum-covid-conversations.aspxCollege News,Mental Health Law and Policy