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CBCS welcomes new school and department leadership
The College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) has announced that George Burruss, PhD, professor in the Department of Criminology, has been named chair of the department. Debra Dobbs, PhD, professor in the School of Aging Studies and academic director of the Center for Hospice, Palliative Care and End-of-Life Studies, and Chris Simmons, PhD, associate professor of instruction in the School of Social Work, have also officially accepted ongoing leadership roles as directors of their respective schools. All three will begin their new roles on Aug. 7, 2025. Read more.
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Department of Criminology recognizes John Cochran's six years as chair
The Department of Criminology at USF recognizes John Cochran, PhD, for his six years of leadership as department chair. Cochran led the department through a pivotal period, including the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the unification of faculty across USF’s three campuses. Read more.
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Congratulations, Summer 2025 graduates!
USF will award nearly 2,700 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Aug. 9. We are proud to recognize a few outstanding students from CBCS. Read more.
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Aimee Dietz recognized as fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Aimee Dietz, PhD, CCC-SLP, associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders has been elected as a fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She will be formally recognized during an awards ceremony at the ASHA Convention on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Read more.
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Jerome Galea shares mental health expertise at global health summit
Jerome Galea, PhD, LCSW, associate professor in the School of Social Work, delivered an invited talk on global mental health on July 31 at the inaugural Global Health Summit, co-hosted by the University of Malta and the University of Central Florida. His presentation was titled, “There Is No Health Without Mental Health: Key Priorities in Global Mental Health.” Read more.
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Undergraduate students showcase research at summer symposium
Students from CBCS presented their research at the OneUSF Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium held at the Judy Genshaft Honors College on the Tampa campus and at the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library on USF St. Petersburg campus on July 23-24. Read more.
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Security Video in Manhattan Office Shows Suspect’s Movements Through Building
CNN
"'Well, obviously, we can tell his motivation was specific toward the NFL. That differs a lot from some other mass shooters, where they seem to have a grievance toward society and they'll shoot at anyone they see coming down the road,' Bryanna Fox said."
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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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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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