College of Behavioral & Community Sciences | University of South Florida

Five students carry forward the spirit of the Serovich Scholars Program

From addressing loneliness among older adults and expanding access to speech and language services to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, improving mental health and creating environments where young people can thrive, each Serovich Scholar is pursuing a different path while sharing a commitment to improving the lives of others.

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Disaster risk starts long before disaster strikes

09/29/26 — For older adults, no disaster is simple. Repeated hurricanes, floods, wildfires and heat waves can combine with chronic illness, limited mobility, weak social support and strained care systems to create risks greater than any one factor alone.