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Advancing dementia care: USF conference brings together experts, caregivers, and community

Through a keynote presentation, panel discussions, practical instruction, and an immersive virtual experience, attendees explored the realities of dementia care and the critical role of care partners.

March 31, 2026College News, School of Aging Studies

Candlelit induction ceremony

Alpha Phi Sigma welcomes new members, honors law enforcement leader at induction ceremony

Twenty-eight undergraduate students, two graduate students, and an honorary member were inducted into the prestigious honor society.

March 31, 2026College News, Criminology

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Graduate students collaborate in hands-on neurological interprofessional learning event

The two-hour session blended hands-on demonstrations with problem‑solving activities and interdisciplinary discussions.

March 30, 2026College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders

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Largest clinical trial using brain training to reduce dementia receives $2.8 million in federal funding

The study is led by Jennifer O’Brien, PhD, along with co-investigators Jennifer Lister, PhD, CCC-A, and Aryn Harrison Bush, PhD, who are faculty in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

March 30, 2026College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders

School of Social Work faculty group photo

From classrooms to communities: USF School of Social Work celebrates 50 years of impact

The celebration highlighted the deep connections between the school and the communities it serves that create opportunities for students.

March 30, 2026College News

Michael J. Lynch

Michael J. Lynch named 2025 Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science

Lynch is recognized as the founder of green criminology, which involves the study of environmental harms, crime, justice, law, and social control from a criminological perspective.

March 27, 2026College News, Criminology

Lindsey Kummerer

Doctoral student Lindsey Kummerer awarded prestigious PhD Research Scholarship

Kummerer’s dissertation focuses on understanding why some individuals struggle to hear speech in noisy environments, even when standard hearing tests appear normal.

March 26, 2026College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Students participating in ASL Bowl

High school teams compete and celebrate ASL excellence at annual bowl

The ASL Bowl provided a platform for students to demonstrate their knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture.

March 25, 2026College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Everette Coffman and Monica Lamie

Marriage and Family Therapy faculty member, student present relationship education research at national conference

Everette Coffman, PhD, and graduate student Olivia King examined outcomes from the ELEVATE relationship education program, a community-based initiative designed to strengthen communication, emotional regulation, and connection among couples.

March 24, 2026Child and Family Studies, College News

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Marriage and Family Therapy hosts fall conference highlighting academic, clinical excellence

The event reinforced the Marriage and Family Therapy program’s commitment to preparing thoughtful, skilled graduates responsive to the evolving needs of individuals and families.

March 23, 2026Child and Family Studies, College News

Amy Corbin

Amy Corbin named Distinguished Finalist for USF Innovation in Online Design and Teaching Award

The recognition highlights Corbin’s work on Counseling for Older Adults, an online course redesigned to enhance applied learning and introduce students to counseling microskills in an asynchronous format.

March 23, 2026College News, School of Aging Studies

Colby Valentine, Macey Baker, Michelle Rivera, and Amber Oderinde

Faculty and students from the Department of Criminology earn honors and present research at 2026 ACJS Annual Meeting

Students and faculty members were recognized for their scholarship, leadership, and engagement.

March 17, 2026College 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.