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After losing her sister, Kym Harris — a devoted gerontology master's student in the @USFAgingStudies and a nursing home administrator — Lynda James-Gilboe honored her memory by creating the Kymberly J. Harris Scholarship in Long Term Care at USF. 🔗: giving.usf.edu/impact/keep-on…

@USFAgingStudies has launched News You Can Use to Age Well! 📰 First issue: research shows even light exercise can boost memory + brain health, especially for older adults. Read more 👉 usf.edu/cbcs/aging-stu…

We’re proud to share that #USF is once again one of America’s Top 50 public universities!✨ According to @usnews rankings, USF climbed to No. 43 among public universities and reached its highest ranking ever at No. 88 among all universities, public or private. #HornsUp, Bulls!🤘 🔗: ow.ly/Ryxg50X0JTv

It's official! The @USouthFlorida Board of Trustees has approved the creation of the Darryl Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research. Read more: usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025…

Welcome to our new faculty! We’re excited to welcome our newest faculty members to the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences. (including who have started in their role in the past six months💚💛) Here’s to a year of learning, discovery, and growth together.

Dr. Victor Molinari was remembered at the APA annual meeting for his pioneering role in geropsychology and his commitment to improving nursing home quality. Colleagues, friends, and family shared powerful reflections on his work and legacy. usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025…

🌪 Older adults face unique housing risks after hurricanes. At the FL Supportive Housing Coalition Summit, USF’s Dr. Lindsay Peterson shared research showing evacuation can increase nursing home placement risk for assisted living residents. usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025…

Congratulations to Kate McCormic! 🎉 Named Associate Director of Field Education in @usfsocialwork. She brings a wealth of clinical & leadership experience to our students’ field learning journey. usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025…

BIG thanks to Ben & Renee Walker! Their new scholarship will support USF social work students with $1,000 awards each year which will help future professionals make a difference in our communities. usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025…

New name. Broader vision. Same mission. 💚 USF’s Dept. of Mental Health Law & Policy is now the Dept. of Behavioral Health Science & Practice. A reflection of our expanded impact in research, education & community well-being. usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025…

👏 Congrats to Dr. Aimee Dietz on being named a Fellow of @ASHAWeb! She’s being honored for outstanding contributions to research, teaching & service in speech-language pathology. usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025…

👏 Thank you, Dr. John Cochran, for 6 years of exceptional leadership as chair of @USFCriminology! 📝 34 journal articles 🏆 Award-winning scholar 🌎 Ranked in top 1.5% of researchers globally Your impact is deeply appreciated.

🚨 Leadership updates! Dr. George Burruss named chair of Criminology Dr. Debra Dobbs named director of Aging Studies Dr. Chris Simmons named director of Social Work All begin Aug. 7. Congrats to these outstanding leaders! 👏 usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025…

👏 Scott Fontechia was named Reskilling Partner of the Year at #Imagine2025 by Automation Anywhere! Through LAUNCH, adults with disabilities are gaining skills in RPA and AI while building careers in tech. #AI #USF 🔗 usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025…

👏 Dr. Debra Dobbs co-authored a paper on aging workforce traits in production scheduling—earning a Commended Paper Award at #IFACMIM2025 in Norway! Read more: usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025… #USF #AgingStudies #ResearchImpact

🎉 Congratulations to the SPEAK OUT! Therapy & Research Center at USF for receiving three honors at the 2024–2025 Parkinson Voice Project Symposium! Special shoutout to student Maddie McDonald for winning first prize for her research poster. usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025…

👏 Congrats to Dr. Nancy Marencin on being named a 2025 AARC Award recipient by @ASHAWeb! She’s one of 10 nationwide recognized for advancing research and teaching in CSD. Read more: usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025… #USFCBCS #ASHA

🎉 USF Criminology kicked off Summer B with a Week of Welcome event to connect and celebrate new students! Read more: usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025…

A new report by USF’s TIP Lab estimates over 700,000 people were exploited in Florida last year through labor and sex trafficking. Commissioned by the state, the report also outlines data-driven strategies to help disrupt the criminal activity. ⬇️ ow.ly/mVTh50WnaHK

Florida is investing in behavioral health—and we are helping lead the way. Faculty support counties across the state with research, training & data. 🔗 usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025… #MentalHealth #CJReform #USF #CBCS