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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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