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Joint Diversity Committee Beach Clean Up
The USF Psychology Department Diversity Committee and Student Diversity Committee joined forces with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful and held a beach clean up at Cypress Point Park. Congratulations to these great committees.
December 15, 2023Accomplishments, Events
Warm Welcome 2023
The USF Psychology Department Diversity Committee and Student Diversity Committee are happy to report the success of the Warm Welcome donation project, which benefits local families in the refugee committee.
December 15, 2023Accomplishments
52 Students Inducted into Psi Chi,the International Honor Society in Psychology
52 students were inducted into Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, on November 15. They include undergraduates and graduate students from all three campuses.
November 16, 2023Accomplishments
CJRP showcases student research and honors community members ‘making an impact’ in the justice system
The University of South Florida’s Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP) hosted a research and policy showcase to highlight student research related to issues in the justice system and also recognize and honor those working in the field.
New study results show high rate of mental health problems and political extremism in pandemic-era firearm buyers
In a groundbreaking new study, researchers from the University of Michigan, the University of South Florida, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Michigan State University have shed light on the concerning consequences of pandemic-era firearm purchases.
October 25, 2023Research
WGCU: Can cognitive training exercises reduce the risk of dementia? USF researchers are looking to recruit volunteers for Active Mind study
Dr. Jennifer O'Brien is an Associate Professor of Psychology and principal investigator on the St. Petersburg campus. Her dementia prevention research was highlighted on WGCU News.
October 17, 2023Faculty News, Research
ST. PETE CATALYST: USF receives $24 million for innovative dementia research
Dr. Jennifer O'Brien is an Associate Professor of Psychology and principal investigator on the St. Petersburg campus. Her dementia prevention research was highlighted on the St. Pete Catalyst News.
October 9, 2023Faculty News, Research
USF’s Family Study Center celebrates 20 years
The internationally recognized USF Family Study Center (FSC) is celebrating 20 years of ground-breaking research and novel community partnerships by scheduling a broad array of events for students, families and professionals throughout the year.
WFLA: USF Advances dementia prevention research with NIH Award
Dr. Jennifer O'Brien is an Associate Professor of Psychology and principal investigator on the St. Petersburg campus. Her dementia prevention research was highlighted on WFLA News.
September 28, 2023Faculty News, Research
University of South Florida continues landmark dementia prevention research with NIH award
Researchers at USF St. Petersburg have received a grant across the next five years from the National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging to continue ground breaking work that aims to reduce dementia risk through brain training.
September 27, 2023Research
USF in London returns from another successful semester abroad
Insights from directors, teachers, and students shed light on how the USF in London program can leave a lasting impact on the personal and professional lives of its participants.
September 1, 2023Accomplishments
Family Study Center shares infant-family mental health advances with global audience
The USF College of Arts and Sciences Family Study Center (FSC) shared its newest discoveries with an international gathering at the 18th World Association for Infant and Mental Health (WAIMH) Congress in Dublin, Ireland.
August 28, 2023Accomplishments, Research