Do you know a Bull aged 35 or younger who's crushing it in their career? Nominate them for a 2027 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award by Aug. 21. | | Congratulations to four CBCS alumni named among this year’s USF Fast 56 Award recipients! From the Department of Criminology, honorees include Justin Jamison, ’09, general manager of Arbor Joe’s LLC; Gabriela Rosello, ’13, CEO and owner of Doublemint Sitting; and Mike Sutton, ’03, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. Vince Faridani, ’04, CEO of The Nexus MD, represents the School of Aging Studies. Learn more here. | | |
Southwest Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking hosts symposium
The News-Press
"Shelly Wagers, an associate professor of Criminology at the University of South Florida and director of the BRIGHT Project, speaks during the Southwest Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking Symposium Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Fort Myers."
TPD chief reflects on career ahead of retirement
FOX 13
"He has been an adjunct professor at USF for the last five years, but now he'll join USF full time to coordinate the Masters in Criminal Justice program, something he is very passionate about and in fact, his first day on the new job is on Friday."
National Wellness Month: Caregiver wellness must include everyone
University of Indianapolis
"My research on LGBTQ+ dementia caregivers highlights the unique challenges many LGBTQ+ caregivers face, including stigma, discrimination, and inequitable access to resources, all of which can contribute to poorer health outcomes."
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A fake wi‑fi network appeared on a plane. Then Delta declared an in‑flight emergency.
Inc.
“Passengers connect because there is no way to distinguish a legitimate network name from a fake one just by reading it off the list. If the real network is being jammed, that is typically a de-authentication flood, which knocks devices off the authentic connection so they reconnect to whatever is left,” Tom Hyslip, assistant professor of criminology at the University of South Florida, told me."
Passenger creates unauthorized Wi-Fi network aboard Delta flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta
CBS News
"'Someone will make a small pocket hotspot where they broadcast it, and they try to get a real WI-FI hotspot,' said Thomas Hyslip, PhD, assistant professor of criminology."
Those shock gloves ICE plans to buy can bring strong men to their knees in less than a second
Los Angeles Times
"'Equipping an agency embroiled in controversy over its occasionally fatal enforcement practices with 'sci-fi' technology will likely cause the public to make further efforts to evade ICE agents, instead of becoming more compliant,' said Bryanna Fox, criminology professor at the University of South Florida and former FBI agent."
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Friday Frontline Forum
Friday, Aug. 28 | 12-1 p.m. | Register and Join
Join us for our monthly virtual meetup for anti-trafficking service providers to connect, share, and support one another. It’s a space to collaborate and celebrate wins. The first 15 minutes will be dedicated to a "meet the presenter" with Cary Hopkins Hall. Be sure to watch her presentation Connection After Trauma available here.
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The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Birthday Celebration
Friday, Aug. 28 | Tampa-University and Tampa Palms Nothing Bundt Cakes locations
Twenty percent of sales will be donated to the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD-USF) which empowers individuals with autism and those who support them with knowledge, training and resources to create communities where everyone can thrive. Coupon and more info here.
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Informational Webinar: NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Application
Tuesday, Sept. 1 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Online | Register: Nicole Lampe, PhD
Interested in applying for the NIH Loan Repayment Program? Join us for an informational webinar to learn about the LRP application process, eligibility requirements, key deadlines, and strategies for submitting a competitive application. Program experts from the USF Department of Behavioral Health Science and Practice will provide an overview of the application components and answer participant questions during a live Q&A session. More info.
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From Research to Action: The Florida Behavioral Health Workforce Summit
Sept. 10-11 | Marshall Student Center | Register
Join the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce for its inaugural summit aimed at translating research into action to grow, retain and innovate Florida’s workforce. From researchers and service providers to policymakers, educators, students and more, this summit brings every voice in the continuum together. Continuing education credits are available.
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