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Graduate student receives pin from Nickie Zenn

Behavioral healthcare graduates welcomed into the profession at pinning ceremony

Fifty-five graduates of the USF Behavioral Healthcare program were celebrated during the program's pinning ceremony, where many received their pins.

May 8, 2026Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News

AiR team stands for a group photo

Aiding in Reentry program celebrates a semester of growth

The employment-focused prison reentry program provides incarcerated individuals with support as they prepare for release while also offering USF students experience in the field of criminal justice.

May 7, 2026College News, Criminology

Students shake hands with professors

BSW graduates welcomed into social work profession during pinning ceremonies

The 47 BSW graduates, joined by family, friends, faculty and staff, gathered for ceremonies for both the in-person and online cohorts.

May 6, 2026College News, School of Social Work

USF researchers and Sarasota Police Department personnel pose together in front of a Sarasota Police Department wall emblem

AI tool developed by USF researchers helps law enforcement reduce crime in Sarasota

Researchers used advanced forecasting models to predict the geographic locations where crimes are likely to occur.

May 6, 2026College News, Criminology

Mary Jean Etten

Remembering Mary Jean Etten

Mary Jean Etten, PhD, was a longtime faculty member in the School of Aging Studies and a compassionate educator and mentor to generations of students and colleagues.

May 5, 2026College News, School of Aging Studies

Angie Sciarrone speaking at the podium

USF social work student participates in White House summit

Angie Sciarrone shared her expertise during the “Best Practices for Addiction Treatment within Homelessness” summit.

May 5, 2026College News, School of Social Work

FMHI Colloquium attendees

Seeds to Systems colloquium highlights strategies to cultivate Florida’s behavioral health workforce

Hosted by the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, this year’s event marked the institute’s 12th annual colloquium bringing together experts each year to examine pressing behavioral health issues

May 5, 2026College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute

Moez Limayem, Layla Santana, and Ruth Bahr

Layla Santana wins graduate research award for study on aging, cognitive health

Santana received the Graduate Student Research Symposium Poster Presentation Award in Social and Behavioral Sciences.

May 5, 2026College News, School of Aging Studies

Student at commencement

Congratulations, Spring 2026 graduates!

We are proud to recognize a few outstanding students from the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences who are graduating this spring.

May 4, 2026Behavioral Health Science and Practice, Child and Family Studies, College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, School of Aging Studies, School of Social Work

Adults play on the floor with a child during the NCPMI conference

NCPMI hosts national conference on social-emotional development in early education

The sold-out conference drew more than 1,000 attendees from all 50 states and two countries. More than half of the participants were first-time attendees.

May 4, 2026Child and Family Studies, College News

Members of the CIBR lab pose together during the Undergraduate Research Conference

CIBR Lab showcases work at USF Undergraduate Research Conference

A total of 13 undergraduate student researchers presented on a range of topics, including phishing victimization, cybersecurity behaviors, AI technology and emerging digital threats.

May 1, 2026College News, Criminology

Richard Dembo, Julie Serovich, Richard Weinberg

Faculty and staff honored at Length of Service recognition event

The 70 honorees recognized at the ceremony represent an impressive collective 935 years of service to USF.

May 1, 2026Child and Family Studies, College News, Criminology

About College of Behavioral & Community Sciences News

The Mission of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) is to advance knowledge through interdisciplinary teaching, research, and service that improves the capacity of individuals, families, and diverse communities to promote productive, satisfying, healthy, and safe lives across the lifespan. CBCS envisions the college as a globally recognized leader that creates innovative solutions to complex conditions that affect the behavior and well-being of individuals, families, and diverse communities.