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CBCS faculty awarded tenure and promotion

Several CBCS faculty were recognized at the Fall Assembly for receiving tenure and promotion. One professor was awarded tenure, and seven faculty members were promoted.

October 27, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, Child and Family Studies, College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, School of Aging Studies, School of Social Work

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Natalie Pak joins NIH-funded project supporting language development in Diné toddlers

Natalie Pak will contribute her expertise in speech-language pathology and early communication to help develop and evaluate a culturally grounded, caregiver-implemented intervention aimed at preventing developmental delays.

October 27, 2025College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Julie Serovich and Bob Clark

Serovich Scholars program established with gift from Bob Clark

The first cohort of recipients includes an impressive group of volunteers, researchers, and leaders who are driven to uplift underserved communities.

October 22, 2025College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, School of Social Work

A group of students in Malawi

USF Audiology alumna Jenna Vallario leads global efforts to expand sustainable hearing care

When Jenna Vallario began in the AuD program at USF, she knew she wanted her career to make a difference beyond the clinic walls. What she didn’t yet know was how profoundly her path would shape the field of global audiology.

October 21, 2025College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders

David Ajayi

Doctoral student David Ajayi wins national grant for aphasia research

Sponsored by the National Aphasia Association and the Academy of Aphasia, the award recognizes Ajayi’s research for its potential to advance communication outcomes and enhance the quality of life for individuals living with aphasia.

October 10, 2025College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Hana Kim

Hana Kim receives ASHFoundation New Investigators Research Grant

Using advanced computer vision and statistical modeling, her study will analyze both linguistic and handwriting features from written samples to help identify individuals at risk of progressing from mild cognitive impairment to dementia.

October 10, 2025College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Yu Sun, Lindsay Peterson, Debra Dobbs, and Hongdao Meng

CBCS faculty participate in panel on technology and aging at statewide summit

Hosted with the Florida Senior Living Association, the summit drew leaders from across the state for a day of learning and collaboration focused on advancing care for older adults.

October 8, 2025College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, School of Aging Studies

Anna Soares

Doctoral student Anna Soares selected for 2025 ASHFoundation Graduate Student Scholarship

This national honor recognizes graduate students who have shown exemplary academic performance and demonstrated strong promise in advancing the field of communication sciences and disorders.

October 1, 2025College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Claire Dorey

Doctoral student Claire Dorey receives prestigious National Institutes of Health fellowship

Dorey’s research will evaluate how hearing loss in extended high frequencies may affect speech perception in noisy environments and serve as a biomarker for cognitive decline.

September 24, 2025College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Haley Calloway, AuD, audiologist and assistant professor in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology.

Audiology alumna honors sister’s legacy through a life of service

Haley Calloway's personal and professional efforts are a continuation of the lessons she learned from her sister, and she hopes that every patient encounter will be a tribute to her memory.

September 23, 2025College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders

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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.