CBCS faculty awarded tenure and promotion
10/27/25 — Several CBCS faculty were recognized at the Fall Assembly for receiving tenure and promotion. One professor was awarded tenure, and seven faculty members were promoted.
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The Trafficking in Persons Risk to Resilience Lab has released a first-of-its-kind report that shines a light on the high risk and occurrences of human trafficking in the state as well as the growing, coordinated response to combat the crime and aid victims.

A new mental health and substance use research center in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences will honor Sen. Darryl Rouson. The center builds upon the state’s investment in USF’s efforts to address mental health and addiction.

A new workforce training initiative aimed at individuals with disabilities is preparing for its first cohort this August, combining cutting-edge virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies to prepare participants for careers in skilled trades.

A study by the Auditory Rehabilitation and Clinical Trials Laboratory reveals that patients with mild hearing loss who received hearing aids and other support experienced an increased desire to engage in the world around them.

Four CBCS graduate programs are among the nation's top 50 and another is in the top 100, according to recent rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.
The dashboard projects behavioral health workforce supply and demand through 2035, equipping policymakers, providers, educators, and advocates to confront Florida’s critical shortage of behavioral health professionals.
10/27/25 — Several CBCS faculty were recognized at the Fall Assembly for receiving tenure and promotion. One professor was awarded tenure, and seven faculty members were promoted.
10/27/25 — Natalie Pak will contribute her expertise in speech-language pathology and early communication to help develop and evaluate a culturally grounded, caregiver-implemented intervention aimed at preventing developmental delays.
10/22/25 — The first cohort of recipients includes an impressive group of volunteers, researchers, and leaders who are driven to uplift underserved communities.