https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usWed, 16 Sep 2026 06:25:08 -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.aspxA new USF study examines the growing threat of financial sextortion among men and boys. 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.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:36:02 New USF study reveals the hidden toll of financial sextortion on teenage boys and menA new USF study examines the growing threat of financial sextortion among men and boys. 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/hidden-toll-of-financial-sextortion-on-teens-and-men.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Joey Garciahttps://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.External ArticleWed, 10 Jun 2026 10:43:21 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.Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw stands at a podium near Mayor Jane Castorhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/usf-welcomes-retiring-tampa-police-chief-lee-bercaw-to-full-time-faculty.aspxFeaturesCollege of Behavioral and Community Scienceshttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/usf-receives-funding-to-expand-access-to-behavioral-healthcare-across-florida.aspxThese projects represent a coordinated investment in workforce development, with a focus on expanding access to care, improving training and supporting behavioral health providers across Florida.External ArticleThu, 28 May 2026 10:43:28 Four USF projects will expand access to behavioral healthcare across FloridaThese projects represent a coordinated investment in workforce development, with a focus on expanding access to care, improving training and supporting behavioral health providers across Florida.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/usf-receives-funding-to-expand-access-to-behavioral-healthcare-across-florida.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Scienceshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/positivity-for-greater-heart-health.aspxPositive psychology practices like gratitude and mindfulness can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research co‑authored by USF shows these frequent, short‑term interventions may reduce blood pressure and increase physical activity, while digital tools help sustain these benefits over time, especially for older adults.Wed, 13 May 2026 00:09:53 Be positive: USF research shows your heart will thank youPositive psychology practices like gratitude and mindfulness can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research co‑authored by USF shows these frequent, short‑term interventions may reduce blood pressure and increase physical activity, while digital tools help sustain these benefits over time, especially for older adults.positive practices such as journaling and using smart devices to lower heart disease https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/positivity-for-greater-heart-health.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Joey Garciahttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/five-usf-faculty-named-2025-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxMichael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements by one of the world's largest general scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals.External ArticleThu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:59 Five USF faculty named 2025 fellows of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceMichael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements by one of the world's largest general scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals.Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro with the words, "University of South Florida 2025 AAA Class of Fellowshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/five-usf-faculty-named-2025-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Nursinghttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/humble-beginnings-lasting-impact-cbcs-celebrates-decades-of-advancing-behavioral-and-community-sciences.aspxSeveral departments started off-campus in a two-story former apartment building dubbed, “Mildew Manor.” Today, it’s a state and national leader, addressing mental health and a range of issues that impact society.External ArticleMon, 02 Feb 2026 08:57:35 Humble beginnings, lasting impact: USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences celebrates decades of advancing behavioral and community sciencesSeveral departments started off-campus in a two-story former apartment building dubbed, “Mildew Manor.” Today, it’s a state and national leader, addressing mental health and a range of issues that impact society.Collage of photos with the words, "USF 70" in the middle of the screenhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/humble-beginnings-lasting-impact-cbcs-celebrates-decades-of-advancing-behavioral-and-community-sciences.aspx70th AnniversaryCollege of Behavioral and Community Scienceshttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-partnership-to-offer-three-interdisciplinary-computing-majors-icm-for-2026.aspxDesigned through cross-college partnerships, the Bellini College majors prepare students for technology-driven careers by integrating technical skills with human, strategic and ethical perspectives. External ArticleFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:19:42 USF to launch new majors integrating computer science and AI across business, criminology and social sciencesDesigned through cross-college partnerships, the Bellini College majors prepare students for technology-driven careers by integrating technical skills with human, strategic and ethical perspectives. Graphic demonstrates varies aspects of cybersecurity an AIhttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-partnership-to-offer-three-interdisciplinary-computing-majors-icm-for-2026.aspxStudent SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Experts Guide,Muma College of Businesshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/president-rhea-law-presides-over-her-final-commencement-ceremonies-as-usf-confers-more-than-4100-degrees.aspxThe class includes a student who overcame stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, along with the first group of graduates from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:22:57 USF confers more than 4,100 degrees as President Rhea Law presided over her final commencement ceremoniesThe class includes a student who overcame stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, along with the first group of graduates from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.Three students stand on the USF Tampa campushttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/president-rhea-law-presides-over-her-final-commencement-ceremonies-as-usf-confers-more-than-4100-degrees.aspxStudent SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Boundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Public Health,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzo,Ryan Hughes,St. Petersburg,USF Sarasota-Manatee,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communicationshttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/inspired-by-usf-coursework-recent-graduate-champions-mental-health-literacy-for-children.aspxAfter discovering in a general education course how profoundly mental health stigma affects communities, Jayden Haggler was inspired to develop a children’s book and nonprofit organization dedicated to changing that narrative.External ArticleTue, 25 Nov 2025 14:44:00 Inspired by USF coursework, recent graduate champions mental health literacy for childrenAfter discovering in a general education course how profoundly mental health stigma affects communities, Jayden Haggler was inspired to develop a children’s book and nonprofit organization dedicated to changing that narrative.Jayden Haggler holds a book he authoredhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/inspired-by-usf-coursework-recent-graduate-champions-mental-health-literacy-for-children.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Behavioral and Community Scienceshttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/florida-launches-interactive-dashboard-to-address-behavioral-health-workforce-shortage.aspxThe dashboard equips policymakers, providers, educators and advocates to confront Florida’s critical shortage of behavioral health professionals.External ArticleMon, 13 Oct 2025 11:39:47 Statewide center at USF launches Florida’s first-of-its-kind interactive dashboard addressing behavioral health workforce shortageThe dashboard equips policymakers, providers, educators and advocates to confront Florida’s critical shortage of behavioral health professionals.State of Florida coded by county based on number of mental health professionalshttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/florida-launches-interactive-dashboard-to-address-behavioral-health-workforce-shortage.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Behavioral and Community Scienceshttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/usf-board-of-trustees-establishes-darryl-e-rouson-center-for-substance-abuse-and-mental-health-research.aspxThe center will be dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of the complex relationship between substance abuse and mental health. As part of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, the Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research will lead research aimed at improving treatment outcomes and reducing the broader societal impacts of these conditions.External ArticleTue, 09 Sep 2025 06:09:11 USF Board of Trustees establishes Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health ResearchThe center will be dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of the complex relationship between substance abuse and mental health. As part of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, the Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research will lead research aimed at improving treatment outcomes and reducing the broader societal impacts of these conditions.President Rhea Law, Darryl Rouson and Mike Griffin hold up a plaque at the BOT meetinghttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/usf-board-of-trustees-establishes-darryl-e-rouson-center-for-substance-abuse-and-mental-health-research.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trustees,College of Behavioral and Community Scienceshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-developed-technology-analyzes-facial-expressions-to-identify-childhood-ptsd.aspxTechnology developed at the University of South Florida offers a promising, privacy-preserving tool to help clinicians diagnose and track trauma in kids, especially those too young to express it.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:00:00 USF-developed technology analyzes facial expressions to identify childhood PTSDTechnology developed at the University of South Florida offers a promising, privacy-preserving tool to help clinicians diagnose and track trauma in kids, especially those too young to express it.facial scan on computer screen https://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-developed-technology-analyzes-facial-expressions-to-identify-childhood-ptsd.aspxResearch and InnovationBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Cassidy Delamarter,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF