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Advancing dementia care: USF conference brings together experts, caregivers and community members
Recognizing the need for compassionate, informed support for people living with dementia, the USF Center for Hospice, Palliative Care and End-of-Life Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center in the School of Aging Studies recently brought together leading dementia care professionals, students and advocates for a conference focused on improving care services, support and resources for dementia patients and caregivers. Read more.
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From classrooms to communities: USF School of Social Work celebrates 50 years of impact
The USF School of Social Work marked its 50th anniversary on March 24 with a celebration held during Social Work Appreciation Month. The event brought together faculty, students, alumni and community partners and highlighted the deep connections between the school and the communities it serves. Read more.
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Alpha Phi Sigma welcomes new members, honors law enforcement leader at induction ceremony
Twenty-eight undergraduate and two graduate students were inducted into the Sigma chapter of the prestigious Alpha Phi Sigma honor society on March 27 at the Marshall Student Center. In addition, the organization inducted an honorary member — Corporal Michael McNamara, a detective in the Tampa Police Department. Read more.
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Graduate students collaborate in hands-on neurological interprofessional learning event
Graduate students from the Speech-language Pathology and Physical Therapy programs at USF came together for an immersive interprofessional education experience centered on neurological disorders across the lifespan. Read more.
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Marriage and Family Therapy students build confidence through immersive training experience
Graduate students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program spent spring break in a four-day training on Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, led by internationally recognized trainer Robin Williams Blake. Read more.
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Doctoral student Dimitri Brunelle awarded the Genshaft Family Doctoral Fellowship
The USF Office of Graduate Studies has named Dimitri Brunelle, a doctoral student in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, a recipient of the Genshaft Family Doctoral Fellowship, one of the university’s most competitive awards supporting emerging scholars in science, technology, engineering, math and medicine fields. Read more.
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USF-led dementia clinical trial secures $2.8 million in NIH funding
The Tampa Bay Business Journal
"The NIH has awarded USF researchers millions to continue studying whether computerized brain exercises can help prevent dementia."
USF, Pasco Opioid Taskforce seek feedback to fight addiction
Fox 13
"'What do people experience in the school system? You know, people who have called a crisis line, right? Are they getting the experience and the services that they need?'" said Abby Shockley, the director of the Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Technical Assistance Center at the University of South Florida."
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Guest lecture examines gaps in mental health care
The Daily Illini
"Galea, a professor and researcher in global mental health, currently serves as an assistant professor at the University of South Florida and has worked extensively with the U.S. Agency for International Development. His lecture, held at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center, focused on the global gap in access to mental health care."
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Dembo, R., Swezey, A., & Schmeidler, J.(2026). Predictors of depression among justice involved youth. Epidemiology & Public Health, 4(1):1092.
https://jpublichealth.org/articles/1092.pdf
Fisher, T., Weber, C., Burruss, G., & Fisk, N. (2026). Digital Detectives in the Making: Introducing Data Security Through Forensic Challenges. Journal of Criminal Justice Education, 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1080/10511253.2026.2625781
Gray, K. N., Miltenberger, R. G., & Walker, E. J. (2026). Evaluating a Web‐Based Training to Teach Behavior Analysis Students to Implement Behavioral Skills Training. Behavioral Interventions, 41(2), e70089. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.70089
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Hamilton, L.J., Peng, S., Coleman, M.E., Apostolova, L.G., Krendl, A., Perry, B. (2026). Distinct social network structures and their cognitive and psychological correlates. Scientific Reports, 16, 10642. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-44571-9
Hernandez, R., Solai, K., Kwon, S., Venkatesan, P., Fast, D., Lara-Cinisomo, S., & Nisar, H. Translating Behavioral Interventions into Virtual Reality: The Transcend Framework for Immersive Health Design. Frontiers in Digital Health, 8, 1766741.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fdgth.2026.1766741
O’Malley, R. L. & Holt, K. (2026). “We Live Day by Day Now:” A Qualitative Analysis of Minor-Focused Sextortion Victim-Survivor Impact Statements. Violence and Victims. https://doi.org/10.1891/VV-2025-0058
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Food Truck - Every Wednesday
Working with USF Dining, the Tampa Bay Food Trucks are returning to campus every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a more visible location near the corner of Magnolia and Holly (Parking lot 38U). It’s a short walk from MHC and PCD. See the schedule and menus here.
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BRIDGE Clinic Spring Donation Drive
March 30 - April 29 | Donation box in the School of Social Work, suite MHC 1400
The BRIDGE Clinic is a student-run free clinic. Based on direct feedback from patients and families, there is a strong need for essential items such as food, hygiene products and school supplies. More info here. If you have any questions, contact Christopher Feliciano or Brooke Anderson.
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National Training Institute 2026
Pre-Conference: April 6-7 and Conference: April 7-10 | Register here.
The National Training Institute on Effective Practices provides early childhood education systems leaders and professionals with an in-depth, intensive learning experience on the implementation of the Pyramid Model framework for addressing the social and emotional development and challenging behavior of young children.
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CBCS Faculty International Collaboration Grant
Application deadline: April 7
The CBCS Research Council is now accepting applications for the CBCS Faculty International Collaboration Grant. This program is designed to provide financial support for scholarly activities by CBCS faculty conducted at major universities, research institutes, government agencies and professional conferences/workshops. View more and apply here.
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CBCS Faculty and Staff Open Forum
Wednesday, April 29 | 3-3:30 p.m. | MHC Atrium
RSVP to Patty Cleveland at clevelan@usf.edu by April 10th.
This is a great opportunity to meet President Limayem and support his efforts to learn more about our college. This is a separate event from the President’s university-wide Town Hall meetings. RSVPs are required for the open forum as space is limited in the Atrium.
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CJMHSA TAC Subject Matter Expert: Request for Information
Submission deadline: April 30
The Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Technical Assistance Center (CJMHSA TAC) is pleased to announce the issuance of a Request for Information to expand our network of subject matter experts.
We are seeking experienced USF faculty and staff, community-based leaders and national experts with demonstrated expertise in criminal justice and behavioral health systems to join our multidisciplinary technical assistance network. Apply here.
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Call for Papers
Submission deadline: July 1
The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, in partnership with the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce, invites submissions for a special issue focused on Strengthening the Behavioral Health Workforce: Research, Innovation and Policy. Learn more.
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Adding News, Events, and Publications to the CBCS Website and Newsletter
If you have news/events or recent/upcoming publications you would like posted on the CBCS website and/or in the Communique newsletter, send the details and any attachments to CBCS Marketing (CBCSMarketing@usf.edu). Please send all newsletter submissions no later than Thursday for inclusion in the following week's newsletter.
Be sure to include all pertinent information (title, date, times, location, event description, and contact information) in editable digital text format. Articles included in the CBCS Communiqué may be disseminated to USF Media outlets and/or beyond.
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