/news/Recent posts from Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Newsen-usFri, 11 Apr 2025 11:10:05 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxThe Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 02:31:26 U.S. News & World Report ranks Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV a national leader for dozens of graduate programsThe Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.Student crosses stage at Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV commencement/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,Muma College of Business,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV,U.S. News and World Report/cbcs/news/2025/card-usf-autism-friendly.aspxThe Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV's initiative provides education and training to help businesses accommodate individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.External ArticleFri, 04 Apr 2025 13:56:52 How Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s 'Autism Friendly' business initiative is transforming TampaThe Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV's initiative provides education and training to help businesses accommodate individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.Teacher and student in a classroom/cbcs/news/2025/card-usf-autism-friendly.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:24:44 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV-wide collaborationsÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.Graphic shows a hub and spoke wheel demonstrating the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV,Paul Guzzo,Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Information Technologyhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-tool-to-assist-florida-law-enforcement-and-organizations-in-combating-human-trafficking.aspxTIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.External ArticleThu, 27 Feb 2025 15:07:04 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV to assist Florida law enforcement, organizations with new tool to combat human trafficking and support victimsTIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.Police officer sits in patrol car with computer monitor showing state of Floridahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-tool-to-assist-florida-law-enforcement-and-organizations-in-combating-human-trafficking.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Florida Legislature,Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV St. Petersburg/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-student-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspxÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:44:00 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV women’s lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and moreÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV women's lacrosse game/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-student-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspxÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Athletics,University NewsAAU,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Nursing,Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering,Department of Criminology,Judy Genshaft Honors College,Muma College of Business,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV,Paul Guzzo,Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Athletics,Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Health,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Communicationshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/does-the-super-bowl-increase-human-trafficking-in-host-city.aspxÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV criminology researchers say the widely held perception that one of the biggest sporting events in the world is a magnet for trafficking is largely unfounded.External ArticleTue, 04 Feb 2025 14:45:55 Does the Super Bowl increase human trafficking in host city?Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV criminology researchers say the widely held perception that one of the biggest sporting events in the world is a magnet for trafficking is largely unfounded.Goal post at a football stadiumhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/does-the-super-bowl-increase-human-trafficking-in-host-city.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences/innovative-education/news/2024/omsw-home-visit-simulation.aspxThe simulation is designed by experts to represent real-life scenarios, such as de-escalation techniques to manage tense situations. By practicing responses to harsh comments or threats, students gain the confidence to handle unpredictable environments before graduation. External ArticleWed, 18 Dec 2024 10:57:01 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV social work program builds confidence through immersive home visit simulationThe simulation is designed by experts to represent real-life scenarios, such as de-escalation techniques to manage tense situations. By practicing responses to harsh comments or threats, students gain the confidence to handle unpredictable environments before graduation. Studio recording at Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Innovative Education Studios/innovative-education/news/2024/omsw-home-visit-simulation.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Innovative Education/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV alumni.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:46:35 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencementNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV alumni.Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,Commencement,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV,Paul Guzzo,School of Aging Studies,School of Architecture and Community Design,School of Art & Art History,School of Geosciences,School of Goesciences,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,School of Interdisciplinary Studies,School of Music,School of Public Affairs,School of Theatre & Dance/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxAs 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:29:14 Top stories of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new era/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,Florida Legislature,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV,President Rhea Law,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,Top Stories,Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Athletics,Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Health,Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Health Morsani College of Medicine/cbcs/news/2024/cfs-dive-grant.aspxThe project will integrate virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies into LAUNCH Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV's employment and transition programs to address the critical shortage of skilled labor and promote inclusivity in the workplace.External ArticleMon, 23 Sep 2024 16:05:55 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researchers awarded nearly $10 million to enhance employment services for individuals with disabilitiesThe project will integrate virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies into LAUNCH Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV's employment and transition programs to address the critical shortage of skilled labor and promote inclusivity in the workplace.Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researchers awarded nearly $10 million to enhance employment services for individuals with disabilities/cbcs/news/2024/cfs-dive-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAVhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxWhile Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great-grandmother growing up, she mostly knew her as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.External ArticleTue, 10 Sep 2024 14:44:20 Great-grandmother inspires Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV student to conduct dementia researchWhile Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great-grandmother growing up, she mostly knew her as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.Photo of Dana Smith with the Boundless Bulls graphichttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Judy Genshaft Honors College,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV,Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV St. Petersburg/cbcs/news/2024/heide-retirement.aspxAfter more than four decades at Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV, Distinguished University Professor Kathleen Heide, a nationally recognized consultant on juvenile homicide and family violence, is set to retire.External ArticleThu, 11 Jul 2024 11:53:50 Why kids kill: How curiosity drove 43 years of research and educationAfter more than four decades at Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV, Distinguished University Professor Kathleen Heide, a nationally recognized consultant on juvenile homicide and family violence, is set to retire.Kathleen Heide testifies in court/cbcs/news/2024/heide-retirement.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV/cbcs/news/2024/mhww-one-year.aspxMore than 4,500 professionals from some of the nation’s top companies, such as Microsoft, Amazon and Johnson & Johnson enrolled in the first year of Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace course. The free course was developed by the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV College of Behavioral and Community Sciences in collaboration with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.External ArticleWed, 26 Jun 2024 08:46:08 Thousands enrolled during first year of Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s mental health in the workplace courseMore than 4,500 professionals from some of the nation’s top companies, such as Microsoft, Amazon and Johnson & Johnson enrolled in the first year of Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace course. The free course was developed by the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV College of Behavioral and Community Sciences in collaboration with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.woman sits in front of computer with five people on screen/cbcs/news/2024/mhww-one-year.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV/news/2024/usf-to-lead-statewide-initiative-to-address-shortage-of-mental-health-professionals.aspxÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV was recently awarded $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and expand pathways to behavioral health professions.Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:30:23 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV to lead statewide initiative to address shortage of mental health professionalsÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV was recently awarded $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and expand pathways to behavioral health professions.College of Behavioral and Community Sciences buildin/news/2024/usf-to-lead-statewide-initiative-to-address-shortage-of-mental-health-professionals.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Florida Legislature,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV,Tina Meketahttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-receives-international-designation-as-age-friendly.aspxIn a significant move to address societal aging and the unique needs and contributions of older adults, the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV has joined the international Age-Friendly University Global Network. Nearly 1,400 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV employees and more than 200 students taking courses for credit are 60 years of age or older.External ArticleTue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV receives international designation as ‘age-friendly’In a significant move to address societal aging and the unique needs and contributions of older adults, the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV has joined the international Age-Friendly University Global Network. Nearly 1,400 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV employees and more than 200 students taking courses for credit are 60 years of age or older.Woman sits at a computer in a libraryhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-receives-international-designation-as-age-friendly.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV,Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Sarasota-Manateehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/07/18/hearing-aids-slow-cognitive-decline-in-older-adults-with-hearing-loss-and-at-risk-for-cognitive-decline/The multi-site clinical trial found that addressing hearing loss can greatly reduce the rate of which older adults develop dementia.External ArticleFri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 National study with Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV-designed hearing intervention shows that hearing aids can slow cognitive decline by 50 percentThe multi-site clinical trial found that addressing hearing loss can greatly reduce the rate of which older adults develop dementia.Older man wears a hearing aidhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/07/18/hearing-aids-slow-cognitive-decline-in-older-adults-with-hearing-loss-and-at-risk-for-cognitive-decline/Research and Innovation,Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV HealthCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Morsani College of Medicine,Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Health/cbcs/news/2023/johnson-nih-nida-start-grant.aspxThe program is intended to create a pipeline of substance misuse clinical researchers trained in the analysis and dissemination of data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study – the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States.External ArticleFri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 NIH awards Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researcher $1.78 million to enhance substance misuse research workforceThe program is intended to create a pipeline of substance misuse clinical researchers trained in the analysis and dissemination of data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study – the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States.Photo of Micah Johnson in front of graphic that states, "College of Behavioral and Community Sciences"/cbcs/news/2023/johnson-nih-nida-start-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences/news/2023/usf-researchers-work-to-create-a-safer-more-prepared-florida-for-hurricane-season.aspxFrom testing new structural materials that can better withstand natural disasters to identifying gaps in emergency management, Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV is investigating solutions to many of the horrors faced during storms like Hurricane Ian.Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researchers work to create a safer, more prepared Florida for hurricane seasonFrom testing new structural materials that can better withstand natural disasters to identifying gaps in emergency management, Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV is investigating solutions to many of the horrors faced during storms like Hurricane Ian.Power grid failure simulation/news/2023/usf-researchers-work-to-create-a-safer-more-prepared-florida-for-hurricane-season.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Public Health,Engineering,School of Aging Studies,School of Geosciences,School of Public Affairs/news/2023/usf-to-offer-free-course-to-the-public-that-addresses-mental-health-in-the-workplace.aspxIn partnership with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV College of Behavioral and Community Sciences is offering a free, online course designed to help managers and employees become more well-versed in addressing mental health and its impact on their organizations.Mon, 22 May 2023 08:00:00 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV to offer free course to the public that addresses mental health in the workplaceIn partnership with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV College of Behavioral and Community Sciences is offering a free, online course designed to help managers and employees become more well-versed in addressing mental health and its impact on their organizations.Graphic says "Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace Course"/news/2023/usf-to-offer-free-course-to-the-public-that-addresses-mental-health-in-the-workplace.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV,Tina Meketa/news/2023/the-moms-project.aspxThree emeritus professors from the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are honoring their mothers by providing students a gift that was unavailable to most women of their mothers’ generation – the gift of education.Tue, 09 May 2023 09:00:00 The dreams of three mothers live on through Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV student research scholarshipThree emeritus professors from the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are honoring their mothers by providing students a gift that was unavailable to most women of their mothers’ generation – the gift of education.Roger, Catherine and Mary stand together smiling while Catherine holds a framed photo of their moms sitting together./news/2023/the-moms-project.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV,Torie Doll/news/2023/us-department-of-education-awards-usf-researchers-8-million-to-enhance-school-based-mental-health-programs.aspxTwo separate projects led by faculty in the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV College of Education and College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are being funded by a combined $8 million from the U.S. Department of Education to address mental health in Tampa Bay K-12 students.Tue, 02 May 2023 12:00:00 U.S. Department of Education awards Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researchers $8 million to enhance school-based mental health programsTwo separate projects led by faculty in the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV College of Education and College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are being funded by a combined $8 million from the U.S. Department of Education to address mental health in Tampa Bay K-12 students.Blurred photo of students on a playground/news/2023/us-department-of-education-awards-usf-researchers-8-million-to-enhance-school-based-mental-health-programs.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Education,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV,Tina Meketa/news/2023/local-community-invited-to-a-night-of-storytelling-in-support-of-mental-health-awareness.aspxThrough creative expression, 10 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV students living with mental illness will share their stories in front of a live audience to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. This Is My Brave: College Edition hits the stage April 21 on the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Tampa campus.Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:00:00 Local community invited to a night of storytelling in support of mental health awarenessThrough creative expression, 10 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV students living with mental illness will share their stories in front of a live audience to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. This Is My Brave: College Edition hits the stage April 21 on the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Tampa campus.A group photo of the 10-person cast of Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV's The Is My Brave: College Edition. Everyone smiles and shows a "go bulls" hand gesture./news/2023/local-community-invited-to-a-night-of-storytelling-in-support-of-mental-health-awareness.aspxCampus Life,University NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV,This Is My Brave,Torie Doll/news/2023/the-lesson-is-murder-usf-criminologist-and-graduate-students-debut-true-crime-docuseries-on-hulu.aspxThe three-part series investigates the minds of murderers to develop psychological profiles to help solve crime.Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:00:00 ‘The Lesson Is Murder’: Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV criminologist and graduate students debut true crime docuseries on HuluThe three-part series investigates the minds of murderers to develop psychological profiles to help solve crime.Bryanna Fox during a scene of 'The Lesson Is Murder'/news/2023/the-lesson-is-murder-usf-criminologist-and-graduate-students-debut-true-crime-docuseries-on-hulu.aspxUniversity NewsCassidy Delamarter,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Department of Criminology,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV/news/2023/celebrating-the-women-of-usf.aspxFrom their grandmothers, to Gloria Steinem and Jane Goodall, women across Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV share who inspired their passion and careers.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 Celebrating the women of Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAVFrom their grandmothers, to Gloria Steinem and Jane Goodall, women across Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV share who inspired their passion and careers.Graphic that says, "USF celebrates women's history month"/news/2023/celebrating-the-women-of-usf.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,Judy Genshaft Honors College,Muma College of Business,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-research-innovation-fhtc-partner-fund-early-stage-innovation-awards.aspxThe funding supports a first-of-its-kind, AI-based language translation tool for stroke patients with aphasia, a prototype device to reduce structural malfunctions in critical manufactured products and infrastructure and an AI-based tool to deliver custom music therapy to aging populations.External ArticleTue, 28 Feb 2023 08:00:00 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Research & Innovation and the Florida High Tech Corridor partner to fund Early-Stage Innovation AwardsThe funding supports a first-of-its-kind, AI-based language translation tool for stroke patients with aphasia, a prototype device to reduce structural malfunctions in critical manufactured products and infrastructure and an AI-based tool to deliver custom music therapy to aging populations.Graphic says the Florida high tech corridor early-stage innovation fund/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-research-innovation-fhtc-partner-fund-early-stage-innovation-awards.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,Florida High Tech Corridor,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV,Research and Innovation,Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/bright-network-to-connect-human-trafficking-victims-with-critical-care-resources-transition-to-new-life.aspxAn online platform developed by researchers at the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV, in close collaboration with anti-trafficking professionals and survivors, will help victims of human trafficking escape their situations and get back on their feet by streamlining efforts to connect them with organizations and resources in Tampa Bay.External ArticleFri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researchers build platform that connects human trafficking victims with critical care and resources to transition into new lifeAn online platform developed by researchers at the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV, in close collaboration with anti-trafficking professionals and survivors, will help victims of human trafficking escape their situations and get back on their feet by streamlining efforts to connect them with organizations and resources in Tampa Bay.Graphic that shows various words related to human traffickinghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/bright-network-to-connect-human-trafficking-victims-with-critical-care-resources-transition-to-new-life.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV St. Petersburg/news/2023/usf-students-reduce-stigma-surrounding-mental-health-through-creative-expression.aspxRehearsals are underway for the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV production of This Is My Brave: College Edition. Through creative expression, Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV students living with mental illness share their stories on stage in front of the community to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. In conjunction with the stage show, is the integration of the Photovoice exhibit.Mon, 20 Feb 2023 08:30:00 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV students reduce stigma surrounding mental health through creative expressionRehearsals are underway for the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV production of This Is My Brave: College Edition. Through creative expression, Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV students living with mental illness share their stories on stage in front of the community to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. In conjunction with the stage show, is the integration of the Photovoice exhibit.Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV, This Is My Brave: College Edition, Storytelling Saves Lives. Photos of past performances to the right./news/2023/usf-students-reduce-stigma-surrounding-mental-health-through-creative-expression.aspxCampus Life,University NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV,This Is My Brave,Torie Dollhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/rapid7-cyber-threat-intelligence-labA $1.5 million investment by The Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation will fund the joint endeavor, providing hands-on learning opportunities to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.External ArticleMon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Rapid7 and Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Partner to Establish the Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence LabA $1.5 million investment by The Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation will fund the joint endeavor, providing hands-on learning opportunities to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.Man sits in front of computer that shows cybersecurity informationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/rapid7-cyber-threat-intelligence-labCyber/AI,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,Cyber Florida,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Foundation/news/2022/too-many-or-too-few-job-demands-can-spoil-a-good-nights-sleep.aspxA new study by researchers at the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV reveals that the relationship between work demands and a good night’s rest is nuanced. Conventional wisdom that suggests that people with the most demanding jobs would have the most trouble sleeping isn't necessarily true.Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Too many – or too few – job demands can spoil a good night’s sleepA new study by researchers at the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV reveals that the relationship between work demands and a good night’s rest is nuanced. Conventional wisdom that suggests that people with the most demanding jobs would have the most trouble sleeping isn't necessarily true.Colleagues at work/news/2022/too-many-or-too-few-job-demands-can-spoil-a-good-nights-sleep.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,School of Aging Studies/news/2022/student-veteran-continues-his-service-through-research.aspxU.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate was awarded the 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation for his commitment to service work through research. Since high school, Tate was set on earning his higher education degrees and learning more about how the brain works.Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:19:39 Student veteran continues his service through researchU.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate was awarded the 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation for his commitment to service work through research. Since high school, Tate was set on earning his higher education degrees and learning more about how the brain works.Student veteran continues his service through research/news/2022/student-veteran-continues-his-service-through-research.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa,School of Aging Studies/news/2022/manley-jaquiss-bulls-spirit-is-contagious.aspxManley Jaquiss is one of Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s most actively involved alums. In a sense, Jaquiss never really left Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV since the first time he stepped onto the Tampa campus 40 years ago. He attends almost all the football games and alumni events with his wife and daughter, who are also Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV alumnae.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:49:16 Manley Jaquiss’s Bulls spirit is contagiousManley Jaquiss is one of Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s most actively involved alums. In a sense, Jaquiss never really left Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV since the first time he stepped onto the Tampa campus 40 years ago. He attends almost all the football games and alumni events with his wife and daughter, who are also Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV alumnae.Manley Jaquiss’s Bulls spirit is contagious/news/2022/manley-jaquiss-bulls-spirit-is-contagious.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa/news/2022/amber-jankowskis-unexpected-journey-from-military-service-to-mentorship-at-usf.aspxÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV alum Amber Jankowski was the military equivalent of a dental hygienist in the Air Force before four hand surgeries changed her career path forever. After being medically discharged, Jankowski turned to serve those who faced similar challenges as she did and became a vocational rehabilitation counselor. In her position, she helps individuals with disabilities find something they are successful at and works to normalize the wide variety of skills people can have.Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:20:27 Amber Jankowski's unexpected journey from military service to mentorship at Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAVÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV alum Amber Jankowski was the military equivalent of a dental hygienist in the Air Force before four hand surgeries changed her career path forever. After being medically discharged, Jankowski turned to serve those who faced similar challenges as she did and became a vocational rehabilitation counselor. In her position, she helps individuals with disabilities find something they are successful at and works to normalize the wide variety of skills people can have.Amber Jankowski's unexpected journey from military service to mentorship at Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV/news/2022/amber-jankowskis-unexpected-journey-from-military-service-to-mentorship-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa/news/2022/usf-student-veteran-receives-national-honor-from-the-pat-tillman-foundation.aspxÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV aging studies student and U.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate is being awarded a 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation. Tate is the only student from a Florida public university in this year’s class.Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV student veteran receives national honor from the Pat Tillman FoundationÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV aging studies student and U.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate is being awarded a 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation. Tate is the only student from a Florida public university in this year’s class.Rio Tate/news/2022/usf-student-veteran-receives-national-honor-from-the-pat-tillman-foundation.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Office of Veteran Success/news/2022/former-chief-of-central-command-to-lead-the-university-of-south-floridas-new-global-and-national-security-institute.aspxThe Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV announced the creation of the Global and National Security Institute, an initiative designed to further place the state of Florida at the forefront of addressing critical issues facing the nation in sectors such as defense, economic and political security, health and human security and infrastructure and environmental security.Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Former chief of U.S. Central Command to lead the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s new Global and National Security InstituteThe Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV announced the creation of the Global and National Security Institute, an initiative designed to further place the state of Florida at the forefront of addressing critical issues facing the nation in sectors such as defense, economic and political security, health and human security and infrastructure and environmental security.Gen. Frank McKenzie/news/2022/former-chief-of-central-command-to-lead-the-university-of-south-floridas-new-global-and-national-security-institute.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,Muma College of Business,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV/cbcs/news/2022/rigg-fore-grant.aspxNearly 92,000 Americans died of a drug overdose in 2020, according to numbers recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and opioids are the main driver of overdose deaths.External ArticleTue, 05 Apr 2022 10:00:00 Mental Health Law and Policy researcher receives $1.3 million to break the cycle of intergenerational addictionNearly 92,000 Americans died of a drug overdose in 2020, according to numbers recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and opioids are the main driver of overdose deaths.A family of five seen wakling in a park as they hold hands./cbcs/news/2022/rigg-fore-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Opioids/news/2022/a-mother-s-journey-to-advocate-for-disability-rights.aspxJillian Heilman is a driving force behind the creation of the new Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Sciences online master’s program, which prepares students for careers as rehabilitation counselors and professional disability specialists.Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:44:00 A mother's journey to advocate for disability rightsJillian Heilman is a driving force behind the creation of the new Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Sciences online master’s program, which prepares students for careers as rehabilitation counselors and professional disability specialists.A mother's journey to advocate for disability rights/news/2022/a-mother-s-journey-to-advocate-for-disability-rights.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences/news/2022/poor-sleep-can-triple-risk-for-heart-disease.aspxIndividual aspects of poor sleep can be detrimental to heart health. But if you combine them, the risk of heart disease can increase by as much as 141 percent. That’s the finding of a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports.Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Poor sleep can triple risk for heart diseaseIndividual aspects of poor sleep can be detrimental to heart health. But if you combine them, the risk of heart disease can increase by as much as 141 percent. That’s the finding of a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports.Businessman sleeping/news/2022/poor-sleep-can-triple-risk-for-heart-disease.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV/news/2021/1million-gift-support-aging-education-research.aspxThe Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV today announced a $1 million gift from Reliance Medical Centers to the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences and Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Health to support innovative programs that focus on geriatric health care.Rocky D. BullThu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV receives $1 million gift to support aging education and researchThe Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV today announced a $1 million gift from Reliance Medical Centers to the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences and Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Health to support innovative programs that focus on geriatric health care.Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV faculty and administrators receiving a $1 million check from Reliance Medical Centers /news/2021/1million-gift-support-aging-education-research.aspxÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Health,University NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV,Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Foundation/news/2021/theres-a-bright-side-to-being-a-debbie-downer.aspxNew Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV research shows that keeping busy with a variety of activities can elicit both positive and negative emotions, and some of the relationship could depend on your age.Rocky D. BullTue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV study finds there’s a bright side to being a ‘Debbie Downer’New Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV research shows that keeping busy with a variety of activities can elicit both positive and negative emotions, and some of the relationship could depend on your age.Woman in a field jumps in the air /news/2021/theres-a-bright-side-to-being-a-debbie-downer.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV/news/2021/drama-llama-or-sleep-deprived-new-study-uncovers-sleep-loss-impacts-mental-and-physical-well-being.aspxÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researcher finds all it takes is three consecutive nights of sleep loss to cause your mental and physical well-being to greatly deteriorate.Rocky D. BullTue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Drama llama or sleep deprived? New study uncovers how consistent sleep loss impacts mental and physical well-beingÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researcher finds all it takes is three consecutive nights of sleep loss to cause your mental and physical well-being to greatly deteriorate.Man yawning at a computer/news/2021/drama-llama-or-sleep-deprived-new-study-uncovers-sleep-loss-impacts-mental-and-physical-well-being.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV,School of Aging Studies/news/2021/grant-helping-researchers-improve-health-disparities-in-communities-of-color.aspxÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researchers are undertaking a multi-year study designed to improve health outcomes and reduce hospital readmission for people of color managing chronic illnesses.Rocky D. BullMon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 $2.5 million grant helping researchers improve health disparities in communities of colorÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researchers are undertaking a multi-year study designed to improve health outcomes and reduce hospital readmission for people of color managing chronic illnesses.A stock photo of an elderly African American person being helped by a health care worker/news/2021/grant-helping-researchers-improve-health-disparities-in-communities-of-color.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV/news/2020/audiologists-address-covid19-challenges-for-hearing-impaired-with-new-face-masks.aspxFace masks have dramatically changed the way many of us communicate in public. The CDC recommends we wear them to prevent against the spread of COVID-19. That extra layer of protection does have a few side effects, especially for the hearing impaired. Face masks can reduce sound by as much as 12 decibels and block one’s facial expressions from being seen.Rocky D. BullThu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV audiologists address COVID-19 challenges for the hearing impaired with new face masksFace masks have dramatically changed the way many of us communicate in public. The CDC recommends we wear them to prevent against the spread of COVID-19. That extra layer of protection does have a few side effects, especially for the hearing impaired. Face masks can reduce sound by as much as 12 decibels and block one’s facial expressions from being seen.Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV audiologists wearing facemasks designed for the hearing impaired/news/2020/audiologists-address-covid19-challenges-for-hearing-impaired-with-new-face-masks.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Coronavirus/news/2020/clinical-trials-show-effectiveness-of-new-approach-to-treating-childhood-trauma.aspxTherapists at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay conducted more than 2,000 counseling sessions last year with children who had experienced some kind of trauma – what Meredith Grau, director of clinical services, describes as “anything that’s bad, sad or scary.â€�Rocky D. BullFri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 Clinical trials show effectiveness of new approach to treating childhood traumaTherapists at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay conducted more than 2,000 counseling sessions last year with children who had experienced some kind of trauma – what Meredith Grau, director of clinical services, describes as “anything that’s bad, sad or scary.â€�A child sitting alone with his head in his arms/news/2020/clinical-trials-show-effectiveness-of-new-approach-to-treating-childhood-trauma.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences/news/2019/students-cross-the-finish-line.aspxGraduation ceremonies not only mark the successful completion of what is sometimes very intense and challenging journeys, but they also stand as a point of pride for the university who employs many strategies to ensure that students have what they need to succeed.Rocky D. BullMon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Personalized Approach Helps Students Cross the Finish LineGraduation ceremonies not only mark the successful completion of what is sometimes very intense and challenging journeys, but they also stand as a point of pride for the university who employs many strategies to ensure that students have what they need to succeed.Graduation Ceremony, Class of 2019/news/2019/students-cross-the-finish-line.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa,Student Success/news/2019/population-shift-resulting-in-fewer-homicides.aspxThe international homicide rate has dropped 20 percent since 1990 and a new study concludes it’s likely not due to changes in domestic policies or current events.Rocky D. BullWed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Population Shift Resulting in Fewer HomicidesThe international homicide rate has dropped 20 percent since 1990 and a new study concludes it’s likely not due to changes in domestic policies or current events.A stock photograph of a crime scene/news/2019/population-shift-resulting-in-fewer-homicides.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Department of Criminology/news/2019/students-work-reduce-jail-population.aspxStudents and faculty from the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV have had unprecedented access to the Pasco County Detention Facility in order to conduct screenings and interview inmates entering the county jail.Rocky D. BullMon, 13 May 2019 14:00:00 Students Work to Reduce Jail PopulationStudents and faculty from the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV have had unprecedented access to the Pasco County Detention Facility in order to conduct screenings and interview inmates entering the county jail.A Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV sudent and faculty interview a femail inmate inside the Pasco County Detention Facility/news/2019/students-work-reduce-jail-population.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences/news/2019/new-lockbox-helping-curb-opioid-addiction.aspxAddiction treatment centers have long had trouble retaining patients in medication assisted treatment. However, medication-assisted treatment is an approach used for addiction recovery that utilizes medications like Suboxone, Vivitral, and Methadone to reduce opioid cravings, withdrawals and illicit drug use.Rocky D. BullTue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 New Lockbox Helping Curb Opioid AddictionAddiction treatment centers have long had trouble retaining patients in medication assisted treatment. However, medication-assisted treatment is an approach used for addiction recovery that utilizes medications like Suboxone, Vivitral, and Methadone to reduce opioid cravings, withdrawals and illicit drug use.Research professor Kathleen Moore displaying her innovative lockbox. /news/2019/new-lockbox-helping-curb-opioid-addiction.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences/news/2018/what-makes-murderer.aspxNew research from Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV criminologist shows a significant connection between psychopathy and homicides.Rocky D. BullTue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 What Makes a Murderer?New research from Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV criminologist shows a significant connection between psychopathy and homicides.Dr. Bryanna Fox in front of a Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV police car./news/2018/what-makes-murderer.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences/news/2018/usfs-rightpath-research-innovation-center-receives-1-3-million-grant.aspxTrina D. Spencer, PhD, of the Rightpath Research & Innovation Center at Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV has been awarded a 4 year $1,323,166 research grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences to build a large database of academic language of K-3 students. The overarching aim of this work is to help reduce the language-based achievement gap in primary grades.Rocky D. BullWed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s Rightpath Research & Innovation Center Receives $1.3 million GrantTrina D. Spencer, PhD, of the Rightpath Research & Innovation Center at Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV has been awarded a 4 year $1,323,166 research grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences to build a large database of academic language of K-3 students. The overarching aim of this work is to help reduce the language-based achievement gap in primary grades.Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/usfs-rightpath-research-innovation-center-receives-1-3-million-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences/news/2018/new-movement-monitoring-system-helping-prevent-falls-elderly.aspxÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researcher William Kearns, PhD, studied the movement patterns of residents at the Sunrise Village Assisted Living Facility in TampaRocky D. BullMon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 New Movement Monitoring System Helping Prevent Falls in the ElderlyÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researcher William Kearns, PhD, studied the movement patterns of residents at the Sunrise Village Assisted Living Facility in TampaÂ鶹ÃÛÌÒAV: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/new-movement-monitoring-system-helping-prevent-falls-elderly.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences