College of Behavioral & Community Sciences | University of South Florida

University of South Florida - 70 Est. 1956

Humble beginnings, lasting impact

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Virtual reality job-training creates career paths for young adults with disabilities

Virtual reality is opening new doors to employment for young adults with disabilities. Stories like Chase Bernard’s demonstrate the meaningful impact that happens when education, innovation and community partnerships come together.

Criminology doctoral student helps develop AI tool to help seniors spot scams

07/27/26 — Growing up on a steady diet of crime dramas and mystery novels, Marlena Bolton developed a fascination with investigations that ultimately led her into cybercrime research.

Criminology camp provides immersive learning experience for high school students

07/16/26 — For the first time, USF St. Petersburg hosted the Rocky’s Residents program, providing local high school students the chance to experience college life firsthand while exploring the fields of criminology.

A group of palliative care trainers and assisted living staff stand together in a classroom holding certificates of completion. A presentation slide for the Palliative Care Education in Assisted Living Lab is displayed on a screen behind them.

National study supports palliative care education for assisted living providers

06/30/26 — The National Institute on Aging-funded research led by Principal Investigator Debra Dobbs focuses on improving dementia care and end-of-life outcomes.

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