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CBCS faculty visit health program pilot in Lima, Peru
Faculty from the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) recently traveled to Lima, Peru, to support a growing international partnership focused on improving mental health outcomes for older adults. Read more.
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CJMHSA TAC supports Lee County workforce with targeted behavioral health training
On Jan. 30, the Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Technical Assistance Center (CJMHSA TAC) delivered training to more than 60 case managers, outreach workers and frontline professionals in Lee County. Read more.
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Interprofessional day strengthens collaboration between ASL interpreting and Speech-language Pathology students
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders hosted a joint Interprofessional Day between the American Sign Language Interpreting undergraduate program and the Speech-language Pathology graduate program. Now in its third year, the event showcased how the two professions work together to ensure effective services for the clients they jointly serve. Read more.
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Geyton, T. A., Rhodes, D. J., Wallace, D. D., Wilson, A., Evans, M. R., & Slay, Z. M. (2026). Examining the Impact of the CROWN Act on Black Women’s Mental Health: A Scoping Review. Health & Social Work, 51(1), 50-58. https://doi.org/10.1093/hsw/hlaf044
Lee, B., Ciciurkaite, G., Peng, S., Mitchell, C., & Perry, B. L. (2026). Negative social ties as emerging risk factors for accelerated aging, inflammation, and multimorbidity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 123(8), e2515331123. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2515331123
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Masapollo, M., Nittrouer, S., Gendron, R., Maxfield, N., & Ostry, D. J. (2026). Precision of Tongue Control for Task-Relevant Articulatory Goals Diminishes Without Real-Time Auditory Feedback. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 1-19. https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_JSLHR-25-00514
Rhodes, D. J., Gandarilla-Javier, S., Smith, J. M., & Reichelderfer, T. (2026). Preparing Social Work Students for Law Enforcement Roles: Qualitative Insights from Practitioners. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/08841233.2026.2620751
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Chilling Nancy Guthrie ransom deadline just hours away as cops leave daughter Annie’s house with brown bags of evidence
The U.S. Sun
"Dr. Bryanna Fox, University of South Florida criminology professor and former FBI agent, told The Daily Mail that each ransom note must be treated as legitimate 'because the risk associated with not doing so is too great.'”
Investigators Examine New Message In Guthrie Case
CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees
"'There's going to be a lot more of the junk, for lack of a better term, than there's going to be those actionable pieces of information,' said Dawn Cecil, professor in the Department of Criminology."
Report: Guthrie Ransom Note Demands $6M, Deadline at 5 PM
CNN
"'One is that they are not just sitting around waiting for a payment to be made and for Nancy Guthrie to be returned. They are actively investigating this, which is a huge departure from other kidnapping for ransom cases,' said Bryanna Fox, PhD, professor in the Department of Criminology."
Sheriff: Guthrie Family "Cleared as Possible Suspects
CNN
"'The first thing is they're going to run it through CODIS, obviously, to see if there's any matches. This is anyone who's been entered into the CODIS system, but they have more options, even if it doesn't match,' said Bryanna Fox, professor in the Department of Criminology."
LIVE LIFE BETTER Storytelling To End Mental Health Stigma: "This Is My Brave" @USF Tampa
Radio St. Pete Podcast
"In this episode of LIVE LIFE BETTER, host Nanette Wiser talks about an upcoming performance, This Is My Brave, Feb. 27 at USF Tampa, with producer Kristin Kosyluk, PhD. Dr. Kosyluk is an associate professor and director of the STigma Action Research (STAR) Lab."
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Security video from Nancy Guthrie's home offers potential clues for investigators
NBC News
"Bryanna Fox, a criminology professor at the University of South Florida, agreed. 'This is the game changer we were waiting for,' she said."
Nancy Guthrie Case: Police Reportedly Release Man Detained
NBC Today
"'There are a few big things we can notice, one is that he clearly did have some premeditation. He came there intending to do something very terrible, but didn't quite think it all the way through...' said Bryanna Fox, PhD."
Does Crowdsourcing Help in Criminal Cases?
News Radio 610 WIOD
"'Well, in an investigation like this, the crowd, you know, the public, can actually provide actionable information, information that could be useful. There are so many unknowns. It's going to take somebody reporting something that they know to move this case forward,' said Dawn Cecil, PhD."
Useful Camera Footage in Guthrie Case Proves Elusive
The New York Times
"'... people felt overly reassured by DNA evidence,' said Bryanna Fox, a former F.B.I. special agent and a professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of South Florida."
One-Third Of Florida’s Trafficked Kids Land In Jail, Report Says
Hoodline
"A statewide analysis from the University of South Florida’s TIP Lab highlights both the scope of the need across Florida and the strain on available services."
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Title: High Risk, High Need, High Potential?: Exploring the Potential of Drug Treatment Courts for Violent Offenders with Substance Use Disorders
Student: Brooke Haney
Program: Behavioral and Community Sciences
Date: Monday, March 2
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: MHC 2625A or Teams (Meeting ID: 228 664 689 085 96 | Passcode: o6gT7fm2)
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Tampa Bay Food Truck Every Wednesday
Working with USF Dining, the Tampa Bay Food Trucks are returning to campus every Wednesday with a more visible location near the corner of Magnolia and Holly (Parking lot 38U). It’s a short walk from MHC and PCD. Scan QR code for schedule and menus. We hope you enjoy the food truck selections!
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NAADAC Webinar: Process Addictions: Maladaptive Coping Across the Ages
Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 12 - 1:30 p.m. | Register
Presented by Cary Hopkins Hall, MA, CAP. The number of people experiencing process addictions such as gambling, gaming, and social media has been growing for years. The criteria, symptoms and even neurobiology of these disorders are incredibly similar to those of substance use disorders. In this webinar, we will discuss those stark comparisons and the concern that, from young children to the elderly, the population who are addicted is diverse and vast.
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School of Aging Studies Distinguished Alumni Lecture
Friday, Feb, 27 | 10:30 a.m. | CBCS Atrium
Melissa Castora-Binkley, PhD, MA, PMPS, senior director, Research Pharmacy Quality Alliance, will present a colloquium titled “Medicare Part D Medication Therapy Management (MTM): Program & Evidence Overview.”
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This Is My Brave: College Edition at USF
Friday, Feb. 27 | 7 p.m. | Reserve your free tickets
This is My Brave: College Edition at USF will be live on stage, featuring USF students sharing stories about their lived experience with mental illness and/or substance use disorder. Join us in our movement to eliminate stigma and increase hope for college students.
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Nomination deadline: March 6
The CBCS Faculty Council is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Dean’s Awards. Nominations are due to Heather Zerger, PhD, BCBA-D, at hzerger@usf.edu by Friday, March 6, 2026. Learn more here.
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28th Annual Daniel S. Sanders Peace and Social Justice Lecture
Thursday, Mar. 26 | 6:30 p.m. | In person (Illinois) and virtual registration
Join us for a lecture given by Jerome Galea, PhD, associate professor. The lecture, "There Is No Health Without Mental Health: What is it, why does it matter?" explores the rapidly evolving field of global mental health over the past decade and concludes with a discussion of future prospects of global mental health in the context of challenges posed by constrained global health funding.
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DIVE-VRT Classroom Open House
Thursday, Mar. 26 | 12-2 p.m.| 12985 North Telecom
Parkway, Suite 104A Temple Terrace, FL | RSVP
The Delivering Innovative Vocational Education Through Virtual Reality Technology (DIVE-VRT) program uses virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies to train and certify youth and adults with lifelong and acquired disabilities in skilled trades.
Please join us to see our classroom, meet DIVE-VRT staff and stakeholders, and try the virtual reality technology. Please feel free to share with others who may be interested in joining us.
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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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Call for Papers
Deadline for submissions is 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
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