https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usTue, 14 Jul 2026 20:55:34 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/hidden-toll-of-financial-sextortion-on-teens-and-men.aspxThe 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.External ArticleTue, 23 Jun 2026 15:46:12 Study reveals the hidden toll of financial sextortion on teenage boys and menThe 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.Romantic scheme for financial gainhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/hidden-toll-of-financial-sextortion-on-teens-and-men.aspxCollege News,Criminologyhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/usf-welcomes-retiring-tampa-police-chief-lee-bercaw-to-full-time-faculty.aspxBercaw 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.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:21:21 USF welcomes retiring Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw to full-time facultyBercaw 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.Lee Bercaw at podiumhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/usf-welcomes-retiring-tampa-police-chief-lee-bercaw-to-full-time-faculty.aspxCollege News,Criminologyhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/federal-university-partnership-advances-coordinated-human-trafficking-response-to-support-victims.aspxA new partnership between the primary federal law enforcement agency combatting human trafficking and USF aims to strengthen victim-centered response efforts within the state.External ArticleTue, 26 May 2026 09:52:43 Federal-university partnership advances coordinated human trafficking response to support victimsA new partnership between the primary federal law enforcement agency combatting human trafficking and USF aims to strengthen victim-centered response efforts within the state.MOU signing with HSIhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/federal-university-partnership-advances-coordinated-human-trafficking-response-to-support-victims.aspxCollege News,Criminologyhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/alex-knorre-appointed-to-editorial-board-of-journal-of-quantitative-criminology.aspxThe journal is widely recognized as one of the top-ranked publications in the field of criminology.Thu, 21 May 2026 10:11:09 Alex Knorre appointed to editorial board of Journal of Quantitative CriminologyThe journal is widely recognized as one of the top-ranked publications in the field of criminology.Alex Knorrehttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/alex-knorre-appointed-to-editorial-board-of-journal-of-quantitative-criminology.aspxCollege News,Criminologyhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/cbcs-announces-internal-grant-award-recipients.aspxThese grants are awarded annually to support CBCS faculty research that shows promise for externally sponsored research funding.Fri, 15 May 2026 09:33:36 CBCS announces Internal Grant Award recipientsThese grants are awarded annually to support CBCS faculty research that shows promise for externally sponsored research funding.Caralin Branscum, Maria Carlo, Matthew Foster and SooHyun Ohttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/cbcs-announces-internal-grant-award-recipients.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News,Criminologyhttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/driven-on-the-field-and-in-the-classroom-alexa-galliganis-honors-student-athlete-experience.aspxA criminology major, Galligani balanced rigorous practices and game-day schedules with Honors coursework and experiential learning opportunities.External ArticleTue, 12 May 2026 21:03:15 Driven on the field and in the classroom: Alexa Galligani’s Honors student-athlete experienceA criminology major, Galligani balanced rigorous practices and game-day schedules with Honors coursework and experiential learning opportunities. Alexa Galliganihttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/driven-on-the-field-and-in-the-classroom-alexa-galliganis-honors-student-athlete-experience.aspxCollege News,Criminologyhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/aiding-in-reentry-program-celebrates-a-semester-of-growth.aspxThe 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.Thu, 07 May 2026 11:08:31 Aiding in Reentry program celebrates a semester of growthThe 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.AiR team stands for a group photohttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/aiding-in-reentry-program-celebrates-a-semester-of-growth.aspxCollege News,Criminologyhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/usf-researchers-share-results-from-ai-crime-forecasting-pilot-with-sarasota-police-department.aspxResearchers used advanced forecasting models to predict the geographic locations where crimes are likely to occur.Wed, 06 May 2026 10:42:39 AI tool developed by USF researchers helps law enforcement reduce crime in SarasotaResearchers used advanced forecasting models to predict the geographic locations where crimes are likely to occur.USF researchers and Sarasota Police Department personnel pose together in front of a Sarasota Police Department wall emblemhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/usf-researchers-share-results-from-ai-crime-forecasting-pilot-with-sarasota-police-department.aspxCollege News,Criminologyhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/congratulations-spring-2026-graduates.aspxWe are proud to recognize a few outstanding students from the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences who are graduating this spring.Mon, 04 May 2026 11:24:07 Congratulations, Spring 2026 graduates!We are proud to recognize a few outstanding students from the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences who are graduating this spring.Student at commencementhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/congratulations-spring-2026-graduates.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,Child and Family Studies,College News,Communication Sciences and Disorders,Criminology,School of Aging Studies,School of Social Workhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/cibr-lab-showcases-work-at-usf-undergraduate-research-conference.aspxA total of 13 undergraduate student researchers presented on a range of topics, including phishing victimization, cybersecurity behaviors, AI technology and emerging digital threats.Fri, 01 May 2026 15:36:56 CIBR Lab showcases work at USF Undergraduate Research ConferenceA total of 13 undergraduate student researchers presented on a range of topics, including phishing victimization, cybersecurity behaviors, AI technology and emerging digital threats.Members of the CIBR lab pose together during the Undergraduate Research Conferencehttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/cibr-lab-showcases-work-at-usf-undergraduate-research-conference.aspxCollege News,Criminologyhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/faculty-and-staff-honored-at-length-of-service-recognition-event.aspxThe 70 honorees recognized at the ceremony represent an impressive collective 935 years of service to USF.Fri, 01 May 2026 09:54:50 Faculty and staff honored at Length of Service recognition eventThe 70 honorees recognized at the ceremony represent an impressive collective 935 years of service to USF.Richard Dembo, Julie Serovich, Richard Weinberghttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/faculty-and-staff-honored-at-length-of-service-recognition-event.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News,Criminologyhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/cbcs-students-successfully-defend-dissertations-others-enter-doctoral-candidacy.aspxCongratulations to the students who successfully defended their doctoral dissertations or entered into doctoral candidacy this semester.Fri, 01 May 2026 08:58:30 CBCS students successfully defend dissertations, others enter doctoral candidacyCongratulations to the students who successfully defended their doctoral dissertations or entered into doctoral candidacy this semester.Trevor Maxfield after defensehttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/cbcs-students-successfully-defend-dissertations-others-enter-doctoral-candidacy.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News,Communication Sciences and Disorders,Criminology,School of Aging Studies,School of Social Work