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Valerie Bailey, Christine Rover, Liz Burke, Christina Spencer,  and Beth Boone

USF Center for Autism plays prominent role in Tampa Bay ADA celebration

The annual event marked 36 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act and recognized individuals and organizations that create inclusive opportunities.

August 12, 2026Child and Family Studies, College News

Children along with their HIPPY Home Visitors sing a song on stage

Hillsborough HIPPY families read nearly 30,000 books in spring challenge

Families gathered with HIPPY staff at the USF's Marshall Student Center to celebrate the achievement and honor the program's top three readers.

August 12, 2026Child and Family Studies, College News

Natalia Babenko poses with the inaugural ESCAAR Fellowship cohort

Doctoral student selected for national aging research fellowship

Natalia Babenko has begun the competitive, 10-month training program designed for early-career researchers whose work focuses on aging.

August 5, 2026College News, School of Aging Studies

Left to right: Tiffany Sanchez, James Cleary, Thang Troung, Joseph Sacco, Delicia Kabamba, Lyse Garilus, Sophie Crant and Kacie Paul holding a big check

School of Aging Studies graduates awarded half of Florida's Rising Long Term Care Leader Scholarships

The scholarship supports the professional development of nursing home administrators in training.

August 4, 2026College News, School of Aging Studies

A graduate hugging a faculty member

Guided to success: ABA graduates reflect on the faculty who shaped their journey

Several students from USF's applied behavior analysis program reflect on the faculty members who helped shape their success.

July 31, 2026Child and Family Studies, College News

A person writing on a clipboard while a child is sitting across from them

Free therapy course prepares Florida clinicians to better serve youth and families

A new free online course from the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce is helping prepare Florida clinicians to better serve youth and families.

July 31, 2026Child and Family Studies, College News

Two graduating students stand side by side, making the USF

Congratulations, Summer 2026 graduates!

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

July 29, 2026Behavioral Health Science and Practice, Child and Family Studies, College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, School of Aging Studies, School of Social Work

A student with her dissertation committee

CBCS students successfully defend dissertations, others enter doctoral candidacy

Congratulations to the students who successfully defended their doctoral dissertations or entered into doctoral candidacy this semester.

July 29, 2026Child and Family Studies, College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, School of Aging Studies, School of Social Work

Marlena Bolton speaking

Criminology doctoral student helps develop AI tool to help seniors spot scams

Growing up on a steady diet of crime dramas and mystery novels, Marlena Bolton developed a fascination with investigations that ultimately led her into cybercrime research.

July 27, 2026College News, Criminology

Justice Quest summer camp

Criminology camp provides immersive learning experience for high school students

For the first time, USF St. Petersburg hosted the Rocky’s Residents program, providing local high school students the chance to experience college life firsthand while exploring the fields of criminology.

July 16, 2026College News, Criminology

A group of palliative care trainers and assisted living staff stand together in a classroom holding certificates of completion. A presentation slide for the Palliative Care Education in Assisted Living Lab is displayed on a screen behind them.

National study supports palliative care education for assisted living providers

The National Institute on Aging-funded research led by Principal Investigator Debra Dobbs focuses on improving dementia care and end-of-life outcomes.

June 30, 2026College News, School of Aging Studies

Sen. Darryl Rouson speaks at a USF Board of Trustees meeting.

Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Use and Mental Health Research receives state support

The center advances scientific understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health.

June 29, 2026College News

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.