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College of Behavioral and Community Sciences welcomes new faculty
The College of Behavioral and Community Sciences is proud to welcome an outstanding group of new faculty members to the Department of Behavioral Health Science and Practice, Department of Child and Family Studies, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Department of Criminology, School of Aging Studies, and School of Social Work. These new CBCS faculty bring expertise, innovative research, and a strong commitment to student success. Read more.
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CBCS welcomes interim associate dean for research
Stephanie Marhefka, PhD, has been appointed interim associate dean for research in CBCS, beginning Monday, Aug. 25. Marhefka will lead and oversee the college’s research mission, supporting faculty in securing funding, developing proposals, and managing research awards. Read more.
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Faculty media training: share your expertise with confidence
The university communications and marketing team is hosting an online media training session for faculty on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The training provides practical strategies for engaging with reporters and translating complex research for a general audience. Participants will learn how to maximize their exposure through the media and across USF platforms while preparing them to speak with confidence regarding their different areas of expertise, helping demonstrate the value of academic research. Register here.
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USF researchers uncover a way to use AI to recognize PTSD signals in children
WUSF NPR
"'It's challenging to recognize signs of PTSD in children because it can be hard for them to share their stories,' said Alison Salloum, a professor in the USF School of Social Work, who is leading the study along with Shaun Canavan, an associate professor in the Bellini College for Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing."
New law targets mental health with focus on seniors and workforce
CBS12
"Dr. Julie Serovich, Dean of the College of Behavioral & Community Sciences at the University of South Florida, highlighted the importance of recognizing depression in seniors, who may appear simply lonely."
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The Final Trial of the Menendez Brothers
New York Magazine
"'As much as the crime repels, it attracts enormous interest,' says Kathleen Heide, a distinguished professor at the University of South Florida and one of the country’s foremost experts in parricide."
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Lynn, V., Joshi, M., Macri, L., & Simmons, C. (2025). Exploring Virtual Clinical Simulation-Based Learning with MSW Students: A Mixed-Methods Study. Studies in Clinical Social Work: Transforming Practice, Education and Research, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1080/28376811.2025.2546830
Ngo, F. T., Borja, B. M., Bolton, M., Govindu, R., & Agarwal, A. (2025). A Comparative Analysis of Identity Theft Victimization and Preventive Measures Among Self-Employed, Private Industry, and Government Employees. Crime & Delinquency. https://doi.org/10.1177/00111287251359280
Smith, J., King, C., & Maxfield, N. D. (2025). A Stage-1 Trial of a Hybrid Speech-Focused Treatment for Stuttering Delivered in a Non-Residential Semi-Intensive Format. Journal of Fluency Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfludis.2025.106148
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Faculty portraits
USF Tampa | Sept. 9 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Marshall Student Center 3713
USF Sarasota-Manatee | Sept. 17 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. | Main Academic Building C320
USF is offering free faculty portrait sessions to provide portraits that can be used on university websites, LinkedIn, and other professional platforms. For more information, click here.
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Back to School Hearing & Screening Clinic
Aug. 27 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hosted by the USF Speech-Language Clinic and the USF Audiology Clinic, in partnership with the USF Student Health & Wellness Center's Working Bulls Clinic. Register here and reserve your time by contacting Susanna Perez-Field at susanna@usf.edu.
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Info sessions: Institute for Translational Research Education in Adolescent Substance Use
September 5 | 12-1 p.m.
October 3 | 12-1 p.m.
The Institute for Translational Research Education in Adolescent Substance Use (ITRE) is accepting applications for its next cohort! The program prepares scholars to conduct community-based research using implementation science and translational research techniques. Graduate students and working professionals are eligible to apply.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders Colloquium
Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 11:00am - 12:15pm
PCD 4004 (CSD department, 4th floor) or Teams.
Join the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders for the first colloquium of the semester, featuring Dr. Carmit Altman, head of the Child Development Program at Bar-Ilan University (Israel). RSVP to annasoares@usf.edu.
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USF School of Aging Studies Distinguished Lecture
Technology to Enhance Quality of Life for an Aging Society
Friday, September 28 | 10:30 a.m. | MHC Atrium
Speaker: Wendy A. Rogers, PhD
Shahid and Ann Carlson Khan Professor of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Director, McKechnie Family LIFE Home, Human Factors and Aging Laboratory. For more information, email Jim Scull at jscull@usf.edu.
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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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