https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 11 Oct 2026 07:44:49 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/cfs-working-bulls.aspxEight faculty and staff members share their personal journeys and reflect on the pride, purpose and experiences that make being a Working Bull meaningful.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:09:33 Once a Bull, always a Bull: CFS Working Bulls share their storiesEight faculty and staff members share their personal journeys and reflect on the pride, purpose and experiences that make being a Working Bull meaningful.Collage of photos https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/cfs-working-bulls.aspxChild and Family Studies,College NewsApplied Behavior Analysis,Child and Adolescent Behavioral Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2026/new-4-8-million-initiative-to-transform-how-educators-support-young-english-learners.aspxThe interdisciplinary effort between the USF College of Education and the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences will build a pipeline of educators and school leaders equipped to better serve the growing population of young English learners.External ArticleMon, 05 Oct 2026 11:42:39 New $4.8 million initiative to transform how educators support young English learnersThe interdisciplinary effort between the USF College of Education and the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences will build a pipeline of educators and school leaders equipped to better serve the growing population of young English learners.Student teacher working withe elementary age student in classroomhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2026/new-4-8-million-initiative-to-transform-how-educators-support-young-english-learners.aspxChild and Family Studies,College Newshttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/audiology-students-transition-to-clinical-practice-at-annual-white-coat-ceremony.aspxThe ceremony serves as a rite of passage, recognizing students' transition to clinical practice.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:07:46 Audiology students transition to clinical practice at annual White Coat CeremonyThe ceremony serves as a rite of passage, recognizing students' transition to clinical practice.The class of 2029 gather for a group photohttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/audiology-students-transition-to-clinical-practice-at-annual-white-coat-ceremony.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disordershttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/disaster-risk-starts-long-before-disaster-strikes.aspxFor older adults, no disaster is simple. Repeated hurricanes, floods, wildfires and heat waves can combine with chronic illness, limited mobility, weak social support and strained care systems to create risks greater than any one factor alone.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:58:10 Disaster risk starts long before disaster strikesFor older adults, no disaster is simple. Repeated hurricanes, floods, wildfires and heat waves can combine with chronic illness, limited mobility, weak social support and strained care systems to create risks greater than any one factor alone.Natural disastershttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/disaster-risk-starts-long-before-disaster-strikes.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studieshttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/five-students-carry-forward-the-spirit-of-the-serovich-scholars-program.aspxThe Serovich Scholars Program is continuing its mission of supporting students in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences whose leadership, compassion and commitment to service are creating meaningful change in their communities.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:02:22 Five students carry forward the spirit of the Serovich Scholars ProgramThe Serovich Scholars Program is continuing its mission of supporting students in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences whose leadership, compassion and commitment to service are creating meaningful change in their communities.Amy Polansky, Britlee Yant, Julie Serovich, Emma Devine and Maribridget Butlerhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/five-students-carry-forward-the-spirit-of-the-serovich-scholars-program.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News,Communication Sciences and Disorders,School of Social WorkApplied Behavior Analysis,Child and Adolescent Behavioral Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/how-usf-hurricane-research-is-building-a-more-resilient-tampa-bay.aspxAt every stage of a storm, University of South Florida researchers and expertise help inform decisions, strengthen preparedness and support recovery.External ArticleTue, 22 Sep 2026 13:10:41 CBCS researchers advance hurricane preparedness for at-risk communitiesAt every stage of a storm, University of South Florida researchers and expertise help inform decisions, strengthen preparedness and support recovery.Hurricane resources and toolshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/how-usf-hurricane-research-is-building-a-more-resilient-tampa-bay.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News,School of Aging Studieshttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/a-legacy-of-support-continues-with-first-heide-criminology-scholarship-recipient.aspxRithy Rung Rith reflects on his journey from Cambodia to USF and how the scholarship is helping him pursue a future centered on service and giving back.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:43:40 A legacy of support continues with inaugural Kathleen M. Heide Criminology Scholarship recipientRithy Rung Rith reflects on his journey from Cambodia to USF and how the scholarship is helping him pursue a future centered on service and giving back.Rithy Rung Rith sitting by a body of waterhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/a-legacy-of-support-continues-with-first-heide-criminology-scholarship-recipient.aspxCollege News,Criminologyhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/behavioral-health-leaders-gather-at-usf-to-turn-workforce-research-into-action.aspxThe Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce recently hosted its inaugural From Research to Action: Florida Behavioral Health Workforce Summit, bringing together professionals from across the state to address challenges facing Florida’s behavioral health workforce.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:57:18 Behavioral health leaders gather at USF to turn workforce research into actionThe Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce recently hosted its inaugural From Research to Action: Florida Behavioral Health Workforce Summit, bringing together professionals from across the state to address challenges facing Florida’s behavioral health workforce.Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce leaders take a group photo on satge with their logo in the backgroundhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/behavioral-health-leaders-gather-at-usf-to-turn-workforce-research-into-action.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,College News,School of Social Workhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/dive-vrt-advisory-committee-reviews-first-year-results-hears-from-former-participant.aspxThe meeting gave committee members an opportunity to review first-year project outcomes, key highlights, planned changes for the next cohort, and ask questions about the curriculum and technology.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:45:26 DIVE-VRT advisory committee reviews first-year results, hears from former participantThe meeting gave committee members an opportunity to review first-year project outcomes, key highlights, planned changes for the next cohort, and ask questions about the curriculum and technology.First row: Amy Gallaher, Melanie Denham and Shambria Campbell; second row: Kailey Medlock, Estefania Simon, Larry Tartaglino, Kevin Vincent, Tammy Jorgensen Smith and Karoline Guerrero; third row: Christine Hugh, Joe Fratto, Nabile Amar, Michael Parker, Scott McCrimmon, Scott Fontechia and Jonathan Munroe.https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/dive-vrt-advisory-committee-reviews-first-year-results-hears-from-former-participant.aspxChild and Family Studies,College Newshttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/new-housf-partnerships-expand-accessibility-and-create-real-world-opportunities-for-interpreting-students.aspxHOUSF’s new partnerships with ZooTampa and MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre expand accessibility while giving student interpreters hands-on experience in unique community settings.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:44:01 New partnerships expand accessibility and create real-world opportunities for interpreting studentsHOUSF’s new partnerships with ZooTampa and MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre expand accessibility while giving student interpreters hands-on experience in unique community settings.Carly Missildine provides ASL interpretation during a concert performance at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre.https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/new-housf-partnerships-expand-accessibility-and-create-real-world-opportunities-for-interpreting-students.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disordershttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/doctoral-student-gains-auditory-neuroscience-training-at-marine-biological-laboratory.aspxClaire Dorey gained experience with bench methodologies that otherwise would not have been part of her doctoral program.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:28:19 Doctoral student gains auditory neuroscience training at Marine Biological LaboratoryClaire Dorey gained experience with bench methodologies that otherwise would not have been part of her doctoral program.Claire Dory looking through a microscopehttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/doctoral-student-gains-auditory-neuroscience-training-at-marine-biological-laboratory.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disordershttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/trio-of-cbcs-researchers-receive-prestigious-national-institutes-of-health-awards.aspxThe grants support research to address childhood obesity, early screening for dyslexia and language disorders, and culturally responsive mental health care.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:17:20 Trio of CBCS researchers receive prestigious National Institutes of Health awardsThe grants support research to address childhood obesity, early screening for dyslexia and language disorders, and culturally responsive mental health care.Stern, Restrepo, Leehttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/trio-of-cbcs-researchers-receive-prestigious-national-institutes-of-health-awards.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,Child and Family Studies,College News,Communication Sciences and Disorders