/cbcs/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 26 Apr 2025 10:58:02 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/cbcs/news/2025/aging-studies-student-and-community-award.aspxCelebrating excellence in aging studies, the event honored outstanding students, faculty, alumni and community partners for their contributions to the field.Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:43:12 School of Aging Studies announces student, community awardsCelebrating excellence in aging studies, the event honored outstanding students, faculty, alumni and community partners for their contributions to the field.Faculty, students and community partners gather at the Preceptor Awards/cbcs/news/2025/aging-studies-student-and-community-award.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studies/cbcs/news/2025/faculty-awards-reception-2025.aspxJames Walker and Lori Hall, PhD, were honored for excellence in advising and teaching.Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:24:17 CBCS faculty and staff recognized at 2025 USF Faculty Honors and Awards ReceptionJames Walker and Lori Hall, PhD, were honored for excellence in advising and teaching.USF Faculty Honors and Awards graphic /cbcs/news/2025/faculty-awards-reception-2025.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/natalia-poster-presentation.aspxNatalia Babenko was awarded third place in the poster competition for her study on the protective effect of social connection on cancer survivors.Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:56:23 School of Aging Studies student wins award at Southern Gerontological Society ConferenceNatalia Babenko was awarded third place in the poster competition for her study on the protective effect of social connection on cancer survivors.Natalia Babenko with her poster presentation/cbcs/news/2025/natalia-poster-presentation.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studies/cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-spring-2025-assembly.aspxCBCS leaders shared presentations, while faculty, staff, and students were honored for their contributions to the growth and success of the college.Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:18:20 Moments of recognition and reflection at the Spring 2025 CBCS Faculty & Staff AssemblyCBCS leaders shared presentations, while faculty, staff, and students were honored for their contributions to the growth and success of the college.USF CBCS faculty and staff at the Faculty and Staff Assembly/cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-spring-2025-assembly.aspxCollege News/cbcs/news/2025/arnold-chisolm-paper.aspxThe study highlights the importance of assessing speech understanding to ensure accurate cognitive evaluations in individuals with hearing loss.Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:40:58 Publication by Michelle Arnold, Terry Chisolm, Victoria Sanchez, and co-authors recognized as most-viewedThe study highlights the importance of assessing speech understanding to ensure accurate cognitive evaluations in individuals with hearing loss.Michelle Arnold, Terry Chisolm, and Victoria Sanchez/cbcs/news/2025/arnold-chisolm-paper.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/hippy-conference.aspxThe Florida Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) Training and Technical Assistance Center and the Hillsborough HIPPY Parent Involvement Project earned top honors.Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:18:47 Florida home instruction programs shine at national conferenceThe Florida Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) Training and Technical Assistance Center and the Hillsborough HIPPY Parent Involvement Project earned top honors.HHPIP staff at the HIPPY U.S. National Conference/cbcs/news/2025/hippy-conference.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2025/slp-carnival.aspxThe carnival included activities that used augmentative and alternative communication devices.Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:49:50 Speech-language pathology students host Community Carnival featuring adaptive gamesThe carnival included activities that used augmentative and alternative communication devices.SLP graduate students, families and children at the Communications Carnival/cbcs/news/2025/slp-carnival.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/criminology-alpha-phi-sigma.aspxThe purpose of the Sigma chapter of the Alpha Phi Sigma honor society is to promote analytical thinking, rigorous scholarship, and lifelong learning.Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:25:03 USF criminology students inducted in criminal justice honor societyThe purpose of the Sigma chapter of the Alpha Phi Sigma honor society is to promote analytical thinking, rigorous scholarship, and lifelong learning.Group of students at the Alpha Phi Sigma induction ceremony/cbcs/news/2025/criminology-alpha-phi-sigma.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/social-work-licensing-exam.aspxThe state is confronting a critical behavioral health workforce challenge in which too many registered clinical social worker interns are unable to pass the national licensing exam required for independent clinical practice.Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:52:10 Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce launches study on LCSW licensure pathwayThe state is confronting a critical behavioral health workforce challenge in which too many registered clinical social worker interns are unable to pass the national licensing exam required for independent clinical practice.Roxann McNeish Taormina, Cathy Sowell and Chris Simmons/cbcs/news/2025/social-work-licensing-exam.aspxCollege News/cbcs/news/2025/empath-health-gift.aspxThis support enables the Center for Hospice, Palliative Care and End-of-Life Studies to offer pilot research funding and education.Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:38:24 Empath Health commits $50,000 to advance palliative and hospice care research and education at USFThis support enables the Center for Hospice, Palliative Care and End-of-Life Studies to offer pilot research funding and education.Debra Dobbs and representatives from Empath Health/cbcs/news/2025/empath-health-gift.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studieshttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/centene-foundation-invests-future-clinical-social-work-through-300000-grant-usfThe School of Social Work will address the critical shortage of licensed clinical social workers through its Pathway to Licensure Initiative.External ArticleTue, 15 Apr 2025 08:57:10 Centene Foundation invests in future of social work through $300,000 grant to USFThe School of Social Work will address the critical shortage of licensed clinical social workers through its Pathway to Licensure Initiative.Chris Simmons presents Carole Maytas, vice president of operations for Sunshine Health, with an award at at the school's Social Work Month Celebration hosted at Centene's headquartershttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/centene-foundation-invests-future-clinical-social-work-through-300000-grant-usfCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/itre-conference.aspxThe annual conference convenes national and local leaders in implementation science and practice.Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:18:44 12th annual ITRE conference highlights research, collaboration in addressing adolescent substance useThe annual conference convenes national and local leaders in implementation science and practice.Cohort of incoming graduate scholars/cbcs/news/2025/itre-conference.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2025/social-work-helios-scholarships.aspxFive scholarships went to USF students, four of whom are in the School of Social Work.Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:37:11 School of Social Work students named 2025 'Helios Pathway Scholars'Five scholarships went to USF students, four of whom are in the School of Social Work.Scholarship recipients/cbcs/news/2025/social-work-helios-scholarships.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/celine-davis-csd-aphasia.aspxCeline Davis and her mentor, Gerald C. Imaezue, PhD, presented research on mirror speech entrainment.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:52:16 Doctoral student and mentor present at Cognitive Neuroscience Society meetingCeline Davis and her mentor, Gerald C. Imaezue, PhD, presented research on mirror speech entrainment.Celine Davis/cbcs/news/2025/celine-davis-csd-aphasia.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/usnwr.aspxThree programs — clinical rehabilitation and mental health counseling, speech-language pathology, and audiology — jumped multiple spots in the rankings.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:40:51 CBCS programs see rise in U.S. News & World Report rankingsThree programs — clinical rehabilitation and mental health counseling, speech-language pathology, and audiology — jumped multiple spots in the rankings.Speech-language pathology student works with patient/cbcs/news/2025/usnwr.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/asl-faces-of-the-future.aspxDesigned to connect students with local employers, the event also offered guidance on launching a career in the interpreting field.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:04:03 ASL interpreting program hosts annual Faces of the Future networking eventDesigned to connect students with local employers, the event also offered guidance on launching a career in the interpreting field.ASL presentation panel at the faces of the Future networking event/cbcs/news/2025/asl-faces-of-the-future.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/air-criminology.aspxThe program has served nearly 300 incarcerated individuals and provided educational opportunities for over 150 students since summer 2024.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:22:48 Employment-focused prison reentry program marks milestoneThe program has served nearly 300 incarcerated individuals and provided educational opportunities for over 150 students since summer 2024.Group photo of Criminology Club/cbcs/news/2025/air-criminology.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/slp-pt-interprofessional.aspxThe two-hour event included instruction on safe swallowing practices and hands-on training with assistive devices.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:12:02 Speech-language pathology students gain hands-on experience in interdisciplinary neurorehabilitationThe two-hour event included instruction on safe swallowing practices and hands-on training with assistive devices.A group of students participating in a hands-on clinical training exercise./cbcs/news/2025/slp-pt-interprofessional.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disordershttps://onlineprograms.usf.edu/cybersecurity-vs-cybercrime-criminology-careers?hs_preview=VGHdPtvV-182851119707While the terms cybersecurity and cybercrime are often used interchangeably, there is a clear difference between them and the training for careers in these fields.External ArticleTue, 08 Apr 2025 00:24:45 Cybersecurity vs. cybercrime: What's the difference?While the terms cybersecurity and cybercrime are often used interchangeably, there is a clear difference between them and the training for careers in these fields.Professionals work together at a computer stationhttps://onlineprograms.usf.edu/cybersecurity-vs-cybercrime-criminology-careers?hs_preview=VGHdPtvV-182851119707College News,Criminologyhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-duvall-conference-highlights-unity-fight-against-addictions-manatee-sarasota.aspxThe conference focused on how to deliver compassionate care to Sarasota-Manatee residents suffering from substance addictions.External ArticleMon, 07 Apr 2025 19:54:31 Duvall Conference highlights ‘remarkable unity’ in fight against addictionsThe conference focused on how to deliver compassionate care to Sarasota-Manatee residents suffering from substance addictions.Wide shot of conferencehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-duvall-conference-highlights-unity-fight-against-addictions-manatee-sarasota.aspxCollege News,Mental Health Law and Policy,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/everette-coffman-aca-conference.aspxEverette Coffman, PhD, co-presented about an innovative online training designed to reduce stigma and enhance counselor knowledge in addressing substance use across the lifespan.Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:18:52 USF faculty member presents at national conference on addressing the substance use treatment gapEverette Coffman, PhD, co-presented about an innovative online training designed to reduce stigma and enhance counselor knowledge in addressing substance use across the lifespan.Everette Coffman and Jacqueline Swank/cbcs/news/2025/everette-coffman-aca-conference.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2025/launch-programming-usf-school-of-social-work.aspxUSF social work students heard firsthand perspectives on autism spectrum disorder and transition services during a special guest session with LAUNCH USF.Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:55:03 LAUNCH USF shares insights on autism with social work graduate studentsUSF social work students heard firsthand perspectives on autism spectrum disorder and transition services during a special guest session with LAUNCH USF.Isabella Mariani presenting to MSW students /cbcs/news/2025/launch-programming-usf-school-of-social-work.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/ruby-joseph-fli-hippy-book.aspxThe chapter outlines ongoing evaluation methods and emerging findings, demonstrating how HIPPY can be effectively introduced in Liberia.Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:44:19 Ruby Joseph co-authors chapter on adapting family literacy programs in Liberia in newly released bookThe chapter outlines ongoing evaluation methods and emerging findings, demonstrating how HIPPY can be effectively introduced in Liberia.Ruby Joseph/cbcs/news/2025/ruby-joseph-fli-hippy-book.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2025/stepahnie-rosado-health-gala.aspxStephanie Rosado, PhD, shared her expertise on living well with chronic illness at the 3rd Annual Inflamed Sisters Thriving Summit and Gala.Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:49:36 USF social work faculty member shares insights on resilience and healing at summitStephanie Rosado, PhD, shared her expertise on living well with chronic illness at the 3rd Annual Inflamed Sisters Thriving Summit and Gala.Stephanie Rosado speaking at Inflamed Sisters Thriving Summit and Gala /cbcs/news/2025/stepahnie-rosado-health-gala.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/card-usf-autism-friendly.aspxThe initiative provides education and training to help businesses accommodate individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:57:25 How CARD-USF’s Autism Friendly Business initiative is transforming TampaThe initiative provides education and training to help businesses accommodate individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.Woman and child visit sensory zone/cbcs/news/2025/card-usf-autism-friendly.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2025/2025-graduate-research-symposium.aspxThe symposium showcases the research of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in an effort to foster further academic collaboration.Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:52:35 CBCS students participate in USF Graduate and Postdoctoral Research SymposiumThe symposium showcases the research of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in an effort to foster further academic collaboration.Karah Greene/cbcs/news/2025/2025-graduate-research-symposium.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News,Communication Sciences and Disorders,Mental Health Law and Policy,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/social-work-appreciation-month.aspxThe event began with a panel on the impact of kinship care models on child welfare policy and included the school's annual awards.Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:40:03 School of Social Work celebrates Social Work Appreciation MonthThe event began with a panel on the impact of kinship care models on child welfare policy and included the school's annual awards.Chris Simmons speaks to group/cbcs/news/2025/social-work-appreciation-month.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/rcds-accreditation.aspxThis accreditation reflects the program’s commitment to excellence and the faculty’s dedication to preparing students for impactful careers.Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:33:54 Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Sciences program earns CACREP accreditationThis accreditation reflects the program’s commitment to excellence and the faculty’s dedication to preparing students for impactful careers.CRMHC faculty and staff/cbcs/news/2025/rcds-accreditation.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2025/mental-health-fresh-check-day-usf-well.aspxThe School of Social Work's booth, themed "Uplift," encouraged students to engage in discussions about the eight dimensions of wellness.Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:13:22 School of Social Work promotes mental health awareness at Fresh Check DayThe School of Social Work's booth, themed "Uplift," encouraged students to engage in discussions about the eight dimensions of wellness.Petya Figueiredo, Lianna Hernandez, Valentina Arcilla/cbcs/news/2025/mental-health-fresh-check-day-usf-well.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/2025-undergrad-research-scholarship-poster-session.aspxThis year, the scholarship presentation event included a poster session during which students gained experience presenting their research and supporters had an opportunity to learn more about each project.Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:31:34 CBCS awards highest number of Undergraduate Research Scholarships in program's historyThis year, the scholarship presentation event included a poster session during which students gained experience presenting their research and supporters had an opportunity to learn more about each project.CBCS 2025 undergraduate research scholarship awardees with Chae Jaynes and Howard Goldstein/cbcs/news/2025/2025-undergrad-research-scholarship-poster-session.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News,Communication Sciences and Disorders,Criminology,Mental Health Law and Policy,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/sondra-fogel-gade-board.aspxFogel, an associate professor in the School of Social Work, will serve another three-year term as a member-at-large starting August 2025.Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:20:20 Sondra Fogel re-elected to GADE boardFogel, an associate professor in the School of Social Work, will serve another three-year term as a member-at-large starting August 2025.Sondra Fogel/cbcs/news/2025/sondra-fogel-gade-board.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/csd-annual-asl-bowl.aspxThe American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting program and ASL Bulls hosted the event, bringing together high school students passionate about sign language.Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:09:37 USF hosts annual ASL Bowl, celebrating language and cultureThe American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting program and ASL Bulls hosted the event, bringing together high school students passionate about sign language.American Sign Language Bowl Award Plaques /cbcs/news/2025/csd-annual-asl-bowl.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/restrepo-co-authors-paper-award.aspxThe annual award recognizes the work of authors whose articles are deemed particularly significant for theory, research, policy, and/or practice.Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:13:16 M. Adelaida Restrepo and co-authors win 2024 Outstanding Paper AwardThe annual award recognizes the work of authors whose articles are deemed particularly significant for theory, research, policy, and/or practice.M. Adelaida Restrepo/cbcs/news/2025/restrepo-co-authors-paper-award.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/building-community-post-covid.aspxThe conference included a keynote presentation on the critical role of social connections.Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:45:55 School of Aging Studies hosts conference on building community among older adults post-COVIDThe conference included a keynote presentation on the critical role of social connections.Debra Dobbs speaks at conference/cbcs/news/2025/building-community-post-covid.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studies/cbcs/news/2025/cassidy-honored-womens-lacrosse.aspxCassidy Doyle and Mateus Renno Santos, PhD, were recognized at the game by student athletes in their classes.Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:02:14 Faculty honored at USF women’s lacrosse 'favorite professor day'Cassidy Doyle and Mateus Renno Santos, PhD, were recognized at the game by student athletes in their classes.USF women's lacrosse team with faculty honorees/cbcs/news/2025/cassidy-honored-womens-lacrosse.aspxCollege News,Criminology,School of Aging Studies/cbcs/news/2025/flbpis-department-of-child-and-family-studies.aspxStaff from the Florida Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (FLPBIS) project presented at the Association for Positive Behavior Support conference.Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:27:59 FLPBIS project highlights collaboration for autism support at conferenceStaff from the Florida Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (FLPBIS) project presented at the Association for Positive Behavior Support conference. Lauren Kowalski, Joanne Sweazey and Robyn Vanover/cbcs/news/2025/flbpis-department-of-child-and-family-studies.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2025/criminology-acjs-conference.aspxFawn Ngo, PhD, received the ACJS Mentor Award and students Klejdis Bilali and Emily Walker were also recognized.Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:04:42 CBCS faculty and students honored at ACJS 2025 conferenceFawn Ngo, PhD, received the ACJS Mentor Award and students Klejdis Bilali and Emily Walker were also recognized.Klejdis Bilali and Emily Walker/cbcs/news/2025/criminology-acjs-conference.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/lori-rogovin-award-bpd-.aspxRogovin was named Field Director of the Year at the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors conference.Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:08:47 Lori Rogovin recognized at social work conferenceRogovin was named Field Director of the Year at the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors conference.Lori Rogovin/cbcs/news/2025/lori-rogovin-award-bpd-.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/cassidy-doyle-dissertation-defense.aspxCassidy E. Doyle from the School of Aging Studies successfully defended her dissertation on late-life cognition.Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:16:57 Aging studies PhD student successfully defends dissertationCassidy E. Doyle from the School of Aging Studies successfully defended her dissertation on late-life cognition.Cassidy E. Doyle/cbcs/news/2025/cassidy-doyle-dissertation-defense.aspxSchool of Aging Studies/innovative-education/news/2025/mastering-cybercrime-how-usf-helped-gary-rudd-sharpen-investigative-skills.aspxAs cybercriminals develop more sophisticated tactics, investigators like Gary Rudd must stay ahead of the latest digital threats.External ArticleFri, 14 Mar 2025 09:12:05 Mastering cybercrime: How USF helped a federal agent sharpen his investigative skillsAs cybercriminals develop more sophisticated tactics, investigators like Gary Rudd must stay ahead of the latest digital threats.Gary Rudd/innovative-education/news/2025/mastering-cybercrime-how-usf-helped-gary-rudd-sharpen-investigative-skills.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-student-research-day.aspxPresenters represented students from social work, aging studies, communication sciences and disorders, child and family studies, and mental health law and policy.Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:49:49 CBCS students present their research at the 35th annual USF Health Research DayPresenters represented students from social work, aging studies, communication sciences and disorders, child and family studies, and mental health law and policy.USF student winners at USF Health Research Day 2025/cbcs/news/2025/cbcs-student-research-day.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News,Communication Sciences and Disorders,Mental Health Law and Policy,School of Aging Studies,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/chiguru-health-sciences-award.aspxMentored by Hana Kim, PhD, Chiguru conducted her study in the Language in Aging and Stroke Rehabilitation Lab.Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:37:29 Rishitha Chiguru wins Health Sciences Award at USF Health Research Day for TBI researchMentored by Hana Kim, PhD, Chiguru conducted her study in the Language in Aging and Stroke Rehabilitation Lab.Rishitha Chiguru/cbcs/news/2025/chiguru-health-sciences-award.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/gerald-department-of-neurology.aspxImaezue discussed recursive self-feedback as a scalable, self-directed approach to aphasia recovery.Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:29:12 Gerald C. Imaezue presents on universal aphasia treatment at USF Department of Neurology Grand RoundsImaezue discussed recursive self-feedback as a scalable, self-directed approach to aphasia recovery.Gerald C. Imaezue, PhD/cbcs/news/2025/gerald-department-of-neurology.aspxCollege News,Communication Sciences and Disorders/cbcs/news/2025/anita-turner-alzheimer-leadership-summit.aspxAnita Turner, EdD, joined 1,500 advocates, researchers, and volunteers at the impactful summit.Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:54:04 Uniting for a cure: Anita Turner shares insights from the 2025 Alzheimer’s Association summitAnita Turner, EdD, joined 1,500 advocates, researchers, and volunteers at the impactful summit.Anita Turner/cbcs/news/2025/anita-turner-alzheimer-leadership-summit.aspxCollege News,School of Aging Studieshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-duvall-conference-substance-misuse-addictions-manatee-sarasota.aspxThe conference will kick off USF Sarasota-Manatee's effort to help local governments and organizations develop strategies to fight substance misuse.External ArticleTue, 04 Mar 2025 09:56:20 Duvall Conference takes aim at addictions in Manatee and Sarasota countiesThe conference will kick off USF Sarasota-Manatee's effort to help local governments and organizations develop strategies to fight substance misuse.Dane Minnick speaks at a conferencehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-duvall-conference-substance-misuse-addictions-manatee-sarasota.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work/cbcs/news/2025/christina-dillahunt-aspillaga-serves-invite.aspxThe consortium is funded by the VA Office of Research and Development.Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:58:56 Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga becomes member of Veteran Employment and Economic Security Research ConsortiumThe consortium is funded by the VA Office of Research and Development.Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga/cbcs/news/2025/christina-dillahunt-aspillaga-serves-invite.aspxChild and Family Studies,College Newshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-tool-to-assist-florida-law-enforcement-and-organizations-in-combating-human-trafficking.aspxTIPSTR illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.External ArticleFri, 28 Feb 2025 08:51:59 TIP Lab to assist Florida law enforcement and anti-trafficking organizations with new toolTIPSTR illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.Law enforcement officer viewing a map on a laptophttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-tool-to-assist-florida-law-enforcement-and-organizations-in-combating-human-trafficking.aspxCollege News,Criminology/cbcs/news/2025/hillsborough-stem-fair.aspxCBCS faculty, staff, and graduate students volunteered to review posters in the behavioral and social sciences category.Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:55:31 Group from CBCS judges Hillsborough County STEM FairCBCS faculty, staff, and graduate students volunteered to review posters in the behavioral and social sciences category.Science fair awards/cbcs/news/2025/hillsborough-stem-fair.aspxCollege News/cbcs/news/2025/vr-ai-for-disability-employment-training.aspxThe project, showcased at the 2025 Florida APSE Summit, will train and certify youth and adults with lifelong and acquired disabilities in skilled trades.Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:52:27 USF team unveils virtual reality and AI integration for disability employment trainingThe project, showcased at the 2025 Florida APSE Summit, will train and certify youth and adults with lifelong and acquired disabilities in skilled trades.A conference attendee uses virtual reality system/cbcs/news/2025/vr-ai-for-disability-employment-training.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News/cbcs/news/2025/cjmhsa-annual-report.aspxIn addition to its use by communities, this report goes to high-ranking members of the state’s legislature to increase awareness of the reinvestment grant program and inform future policy and funding decisions.Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:39:42 Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Grant Program FY23-24 Annual ReportIn addition to its use by communities, this report goes to high-ranking members of the state’s legislature to increase awareness of the reinvestment grant program and inform future policy and funding decisions.CJMHSA Annual Report/cbcs/news/2025/cjmhsa-annual-report.aspxCollege News,Mental Health Law and Policy