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Florida behavioral health teaching hospitals -- outline of Florida showing the locations of UF Health Jacksonville, UF Health Shands Hospital, Tampa General Hospital and Jackson Memorial Hospital

Center hosts first convening of Florida’s behavioral health teaching hospitals

The initiative focuses on addressing provider shortages, retention issues and geographic disparities through research, education, and collaboration.

August 29, 2025College News

Cassia Kranz receiving her award

Criminology student wins national award from American Probation and Parole Association

This recognition highlights the meaningful impact that students are making in the field.

August 28, 2025College News, Criminology

Students at a table choosing free USF items at Week of Welcome event

Department of Criminology and College of Education celebrate fall return on the St. Petersburg campus

Week of Welcome, organized by New Student Connections, encourages departments to help students make lasting connections and get a successful start to the semester.

August 28, 2025College News, Criminology

Siyun Peng

School of Aging Studies welcomes new assistant professor, Siyun Peng

Peng is a gerontologist, sociologist, and applied statistician whose research focuses on the reciprocal relationship between social relationships and health across the life course.

August 26, 2025School of Aging Studies

T. Freeman Gerhardt

T. Freeman Gerhardt leads report on 2025 Pinellas County homelessness count

The report examines the number of sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness on a single night.

August 26, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News

Stephanie Marhefka

CBCS welcomes interim associate dean for research

As interim associate dean for research, Stephanie Marhefka will support faculty in securing funding, developing proposals, and managing awards.

August 20, 2025College News

Group shot of new faculty with USF seal

Meet the new faculty helping power USF’s future

Christopher Brown, joining the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, researches understanding speech in the presence of background noise.

August 13, 2025College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Victoria Leto

USF student elected representative for National Association of Social Workers Florida Chapter

Victoria "Tori" Leto will represent students across Florida on the chapter’s advisory board.

August 12, 2025College News, School of Social Work

Cindy Mason, Lisa Lind, Debra Dobbs, Latrice Vinson and Bill Haley presenting at American Psychological Association annual meeting

Victor Molinari honored at American Psychological Association meeting

Nearly 100 people attended the presentation about Molinari’s legacy and his impact on advancing the field of long-term care and nursing home quality.

August 12, 2025College News, School of Aging Studies

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.