College of Behavioral & Community Sciences | University of South Florida

CBCS invests in staff through educational scholarships

For five staff members in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS), professional growth doesn’t stop at the office. They are balancing their employee roles in CBCS with graduate studies designed to move their careers — and their impact — forward.

News

CBCS researchers advance hurricane preparedness for at-risk communities

09/22/26 — At every stage of a storm, University of South Florida researchers and expertise help inform decisions, strengthen preparedness and support recovery.

Rithy Rung Rith sitting by a body of water

A legacy of support continues with inaugural Kathleen M. Heide Criminology Scholarship recipient

09/18/26 — Rithy Rung Rith reflects on his journey from Cambodia to USF and how the scholarship is helping him pursue a future centered on service and giving back.

Behavioral health leaders gather at USF to turn workforce research into action

09/16/26 — The Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce recently hosted its inaugural From Research to Action: Florida Behavioral Health Workforce Summit, bringing together professionals from across the state to address challenges facing Florida’s behavioral health workforce.