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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
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
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
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
Study reveals the hidden toll of financial sextortion on teenage boys and men
The research explores why males are increasingly targeted, the psychological and financial impacts of victimization and the warning signs and prevention strategies people can use to protect themselves online.
June 23, 2026College News, Criminology
USF welcomes retiring Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw to full-time faculty
Bercaw will help instruct and coordinate the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program, sharing his real-world perspectives on policing, criminal justice leadership and public safety.
June 9, 2026College News, Criminology
Federal-university partnership advances coordinated human trafficking response to support victims
A new partnership between the primary federal law enforcement agency combatting human trafficking and USF aims to strengthen victim-centered response efforts within the state.
May 26, 2026College News, Criminology
Alex Knorre appointed to editorial board of Journal of Quantitative Criminology
The journal is widely recognized as one of the top-ranked publications in the field of criminology.
May 21, 2026College News, Criminology
CBCS announces Internal Grant Award recipients
These grants are awarded annually to support CBCS faculty research that shows promise for externally sponsored research funding.
May 15, 2026Child and Family Studies, College News, Criminology
Driven on the field and in the classroom: Alexa Galligani’s Honors student-athlete experience
A criminology major, Galligani balanced rigorous practices and game-day schedules with Honors coursework and experiential learning opportunities.
May 12, 2026College News, Criminology
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
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