/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 12:07:39 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxWhile Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great-grandmother growing up, she mostly knew her as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a USF student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.External ArticleTue, 10 Sep 2024 14:44:20 Great-grandmother inspires USF student to conduct dementia researchWhile Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great-grandmother growing up, she mostly knew her as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a USF student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.Photo of Dana Smith with the Boundless Bulls graphichttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Judy Genshaft Honors College,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburg/cbcs/news/2024/heide-retirement.aspxAfter more than four decades at USF, Distinguished University Professor Kathleen Heide, a nationally recognized consultant on juvenile homicide and family violence, is set to retire.External ArticleThu, 11 Jul 2024 11:53:50 Why kids kill: How curiosity drove 43 years of research and educationAfter more than four decades at USF, Distinguished University Professor Kathleen Heide, a nationally recognized consultant on juvenile homicide and family violence, is set to retire.Kathleen Heide testifies in court/cbcs/news/2024/heide-retirement.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF/cbcs/news/2024/mhww-one-year.aspxMore than 4,500 professionals from some of the nation’s top companies, such as Microsoft, Amazon and Johnson & Johnson enrolled in the first year of USF’s Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace course. The free course was developed by the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences in collaboration with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.External ArticleWed, 26 Jun 2024 08:46:08 Thousands enrolled during first year of USF’s mental health in the workplace courseMore than 4,500 professionals from some of the nation’s top companies, such as Microsoft, Amazon and Johnson & Johnson enrolled in the first year of USF’s Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace course. The free course was developed by the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences in collaboration with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.woman sits in front of computer with five people on screen/cbcs/news/2024/mhww-one-year.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-to-lead-statewide-initiative-to-address-shortage-of-mental-health-professionals.aspxUSF was recently awarded $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and expand pathways to behavioral health professions.Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:30:23 USF to lead statewide initiative to address shortage of mental health professionalsUSF was recently awarded $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and expand pathways to behavioral health professions.College of Behavioral and Community Sciences buildin/news/2024/usf-to-lead-statewide-initiative-to-address-shortage-of-mental-health-professionals.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Florida Legislature,MyUSF,Tina Meketahttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-receives-international-designation-as-age-friendly.aspxIn a significant move to address societal aging and the unique needs and contributions of older adults, the University of South Florida has joined the international Age-Friendly University Global Network. Nearly 1,400 USF employees and more than 200 students taking courses for credit are 60 years of age or older.External ArticleTue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF receives international designation as ‘age-friendly’In a significant move to address societal aging and the unique needs and contributions of older adults, the University of South Florida has joined the international Age-Friendly University Global Network. Nearly 1,400 USF employees and more than 200 students taking courses for credit are 60 years of age or older.Woman sits at a computer in a libraryhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-receives-international-designation-as-age-friendly.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF,USF Sarasota-Manateehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/07/18/hearing-aids-slow-cognitive-decline-in-older-adults-with-hearing-loss-and-at-risk-for-cognitive-decline/The multi-site clinical trial found that addressing hearing loss can greatly reduce the rate of which older adults develop dementia.External ArticleFri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 National study with USF-designed hearing intervention shows that hearing aids can slow cognitive decline by 50 percentThe multi-site clinical trial found that addressing hearing loss can greatly reduce the rate of which older adults develop dementia.Older man wears a hearing aidhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/07/18/hearing-aids-slow-cognitive-decline-in-older-adults-with-hearing-loss-and-at-risk-for-cognitive-decline/Research and Innovation,USF HealthCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Morsani College of Medicine,USF Health/cbcs/news/2023/johnson-nih-nida-start-grant.aspxThe program is intended to create a pipeline of substance misuse clinical researchers trained in the analysis and dissemination of data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study – the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States.External ArticleFri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 NIH awards USF researcher $1.78 million to enhance substance misuse research workforceThe program is intended to create a pipeline of substance misuse clinical researchers trained in the analysis and dissemination of data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study – the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States.Photo of Micah Johnson in front of graphic that states, "College of Behavioral and Community Sciences"/cbcs/news/2023/johnson-nih-nida-start-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences/news/2023/usf-researchers-work-to-create-a-safer-more-prepared-florida-for-hurricane-season.aspxFrom testing new structural materials that can better withstand natural disasters to identifying gaps in emergency management, USF is investigating solutions to many of the horrors faced during storms like Hurricane Ian.Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 USF researchers work to create a safer, more prepared Florida for hurricane seasonFrom testing new structural materials that can better withstand natural disasters to identifying gaps in emergency management, USF is investigating solutions to many of the horrors faced during storms like Hurricane Ian.Power grid failure simulation/news/2023/usf-researchers-work-to-create-a-safer-more-prepared-florida-for-hurricane-season.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Public Health,Engineering,School of Aging Studies,School of Geosciences,School of Public Affairs/news/2023/usf-to-offer-free-course-to-the-public-that-addresses-mental-health-in-the-workplace.aspxIn partnership with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences is offering a free, online course designed to help managers and employees become more well-versed in addressing mental health and its impact on their organizations.Mon, 22 May 2023 08:00:00 USF to offer free course to the public that addresses mental health in the workplaceIn partnership with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences is offering a free, online course designed to help managers and employees become more well-versed in addressing mental health and its impact on their organizations.Graphic says "Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace Course"/news/2023/usf-to-offer-free-course-to-the-public-that-addresses-mental-health-in-the-workplace.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2023/the-moms-project.aspxThree emeritus professors from the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are honoring their mothers by providing students a gift that was unavailable to most women of their mothers’ generation – the gift of education.Tue, 09 May 2023 09:00:00 The dreams of three mothers live on through USF student research scholarshipThree emeritus professors from the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are honoring their mothers by providing students a gift that was unavailable to most women of their mothers’ generation – the gift of education.Roger, Catherine and Mary stand together smiling while Catherine holds a framed photo of their moms sitting together./news/2023/the-moms-project.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF,Torie Doll/news/2023/us-department-of-education-awards-usf-researchers-8-million-to-enhance-school-based-mental-health-programs.aspxTwo separate projects led by faculty in the USF College of Education and College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are being funded by a combined $8 million from the U.S. Department of Education to address mental health in Tampa Bay K-12 students.Tue, 02 May 2023 12:00:00 U.S. Department of Education awards USF researchers $8 million to enhance school-based mental health programsTwo separate projects led by faculty in the USF College of Education and College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are being funded by a combined $8 million from the U.S. Department of Education to address mental health in Tampa Bay K-12 students.Blurred photo of students on a playground/news/2023/us-department-of-education-awards-usf-researchers-8-million-to-enhance-school-based-mental-health-programs.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Education,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2023/local-community-invited-to-a-night-of-storytelling-in-support-of-mental-health-awareness.aspxThrough creative expression, 10 USF students living with mental illness will share their stories in front of a live audience to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. This Is My Brave: College Edition hits the stage April 21 on the USF Tampa campus.Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:00:00 Local community invited to a night of storytelling in support of mental health awarenessThrough creative expression, 10 USF students living with mental illness will share their stories in front of a live audience to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. This Is My Brave: College Edition hits the stage April 21 on the USF Tampa campus.A group photo of the 10-person cast of USF's The Is My Brave: College Edition. Everyone smiles and shows a "go bulls" hand gesture./news/2023/local-community-invited-to-a-night-of-storytelling-in-support-of-mental-health-awareness.aspxCampus Life,University NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF,This Is My Brave,Torie Doll/news/2023/the-lesson-is-murder-usf-criminologist-and-graduate-students-debut-true-crime-docuseries-on-hulu.aspxThe three-part series investigates the minds of murderers to develop psychological profiles to help solve crime.Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:00:00 ‘The Lesson Is Murder’: USF criminologist and graduate students debut true crime docuseries on HuluThe three-part series investigates the minds of murderers to develop psychological profiles to help solve crime.Bryanna Fox during a scene of 'The Lesson Is Murder'/news/2023/the-lesson-is-murder-usf-criminologist-and-graduate-students-debut-true-crime-docuseries-on-hulu.aspxUniversity NewsCassidy Delamarter,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Department of Criminology,MyUSF/news/2023/celebrating-the-women-of-usf.aspxFrom their grandmothers, to Gloria Steinem and Jane Goodall, women across USF share who inspired their passion and careers.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 Celebrating the women of USFFrom their grandmothers, to Gloria Steinem and Jane Goodall, women across USF share who inspired their passion and careers.Graphic that says, "USF celebrates women's history month"/news/2023/celebrating-the-women-of-usf.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,Judy Genshaft Honors College,Muma College of Business,MyUSF/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-research-innovation-fhtc-partner-fund-early-stage-innovation-awards.aspxThe funding supports a first-of-its-kind, AI-based language translation tool for stroke patients with aphasia, a prototype device to reduce structural malfunctions in critical manufactured products and infrastructure and an AI-based tool to deliver custom music therapy to aging populations.External ArticleTue, 28 Feb 2023 08:00:00 USF Research & Innovation and the Florida High Tech Corridor partner to fund Early-Stage Innovation AwardsThe funding supports a first-of-its-kind, AI-based language translation tool for stroke patients with aphasia, a prototype device to reduce structural malfunctions in critical manufactured products and infrastructure and an AI-based tool to deliver custom music therapy to aging populations.Graphic says the Florida high tech corridor early-stage innovation fund/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-research-innovation-fhtc-partner-fund-early-stage-innovation-awards.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,Florida High Tech Corridor,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/bright-network-to-connect-human-trafficking-victims-with-critical-care-resources-transition-to-new-life.aspxAn online platform developed by researchers at the University of South Florida, in close collaboration with anti-trafficking professionals and survivors, will help victims of human trafficking escape their situations and get back on their feet by streamlining efforts to connect them with organizations and resources in Tampa Bay.External ArticleFri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 USF researchers build platform that connects human trafficking victims with critical care and resources to transition into new lifeAn online platform developed by researchers at the University of South Florida, in close collaboration with anti-trafficking professionals and survivors, will help victims of human trafficking escape their situations and get back on their feet by streamlining efforts to connect them with organizations and resources in Tampa Bay.Graphic that shows various words related to human traffickinghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/bright-network-to-connect-human-trafficking-victims-with-critical-care-resources-transition-to-new-life.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,USF St. Petersburg/news/2023/usf-students-reduce-stigma-surrounding-mental-health-through-creative-expression.aspxRehearsals are underway for the USF production of This Is My Brave: College Edition. Through creative expression, USF students living with mental illness share their stories on stage in front of the community to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. In conjunction with the stage show, is the integration of the Photovoice exhibit.Mon, 20 Feb 2023 08:30:00 USF students reduce stigma surrounding mental health through creative expressionRehearsals are underway for the USF production of This Is My Brave: College Edition. Through creative expression, USF students living with mental illness share their stories on stage in front of the community to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. In conjunction with the stage show, is the integration of the Photovoice exhibit.University of South Florida, This Is My Brave: College Edition, Storytelling Saves Lives. Photos of past performances to the right./news/2023/usf-students-reduce-stigma-surrounding-mental-health-through-creative-expression.aspxCampus Life,University NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF,This Is My Brave,Torie Dollhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/rapid7-cyber-threat-intelligence-labA $1.5 million investment by The Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation will fund the joint endeavor, providing hands-on learning opportunities to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.External ArticleMon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Rapid7 and USF Partner to Establish the Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence LabA $1.5 million investment by The Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation will fund the joint endeavor, providing hands-on learning opportunities to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.Man sits in front of computer that shows cybersecurity informationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/rapid7-cyber-threat-intelligence-labResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,Cyber Florida,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,USF Foundation/news/2023/usf-program-aims-to-expand-pipeline-of-addiction-researchers-from-underrepresented-backgrounds.aspxThe program addresses a national and global need for researchers from different backgrounds to mitigate existing health disparities, seen in crises such as the opioid epidemic.Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:00:00 USF program aims to expand pipeline of addiction researchers from underrepresented backgroundsThe program addresses a national and global need for researchers from different backgrounds to mitigate existing health disparities, seen in crises such as the opioid epidemic.SMART Program student presenting addiction research/news/2023/usf-program-aims-to-expand-pipeline-of-addiction-researchers-from-underrepresented-backgrounds.aspxResearch and InnovationBlack Heritage Month,Cassidy Delamarter,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF/news/2022/too-many-or-too-few-job-demands-can-spoil-a-good-nights-sleep.aspxA new study by researchers at the University of South Florida reveals that the relationship between work demands and a good night’s rest is nuanced. Conventional wisdom that suggests that people with the most demanding jobs would have the most trouble sleeping isn't necessarily true.Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Too many – or too few – job demands can spoil a good night’s sleepA new study by researchers at the University of South Florida reveals that the relationship between work demands and a good night’s rest is nuanced. Conventional wisdom that suggests that people with the most demanding jobs would have the most trouble sleeping isn't necessarily true.Colleagues at work/news/2022/too-many-or-too-few-job-demands-can-spoil-a-good-nights-sleep.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,School of Aging Studies/news/2022/student-veteran-continues-his-service-through-research.aspxU.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate was awarded the 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation for his commitment to service work through research. Since high school, Tate was set on earning his higher education degrees and learning more about how the brain works.Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:19:39 Student veteran continues his service through researchU.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate was awarded the 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation for his commitment to service work through research. Since high school, Tate was set on earning his higher education degrees and learning more about how the brain works.Student veteran continues his service through research/news/2022/student-veteran-continues-his-service-through-research.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa,School of Aging Studies/news/2022/manley-jaquiss-bulls-spirit-is-contagious.aspxManley Jaquiss is one of USF’s most actively involved alums. In a sense, Jaquiss never really left USF since the first time he stepped onto the Tampa campus 40 years ago. He attends almost all the football games and alumni events with his wife and daughter, who are also USF alumnae.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:49:16 Manley Jaquiss’s Bulls spirit is contagiousManley Jaquiss is one of USF’s most actively involved alums. In a sense, Jaquiss never really left USF since the first time he stepped onto the Tampa campus 40 years ago. He attends almost all the football games and alumni events with his wife and daughter, who are also USF alumnae.Manley Jaquiss’s Bulls spirit is contagious/news/2022/manley-jaquiss-bulls-spirit-is-contagious.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa/news/2022/usf-professor-to-help-improve-pandemic-induced-child-behavorial-problems-through-multi-million-dollar-federal-grant.aspxThe funding will operate the National Center on Pyramid Model Innovation and allow a national team of faculty to investigate and address behavioral and equity issues in early childhood programs.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 USF professor to help improve pandemic-induced child behavioral problems through multi-million dollar federal grantThe funding will operate the National Center on Pyramid Model Innovation and allow a national team of faculty to investigate and address behavioral and equity issues in early childhood programs.Preschoolers/news/2022/usf-professor-to-help-improve-pandemic-induced-child-behavorial-problems-through-multi-million-dollar-federal-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF/news/2022/amber-jankowskis-unexpected-journey-from-military-service-to-mentorship-at-usf.aspxUSF alum Amber Jankowski was the military equivalent of a dental hygienist in the Air Force before four hand surgeries changed her career path forever. After being medically discharged, Jankowski turned to serve those who faced similar challenges as she did and became a vocational rehabilitation counselor. In her position, she helps individuals with disabilities find something they are successful at and works to normalize the wide variety of skills people can have.Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:20:27 Amber Jankowski's unexpected journey from military service to mentorship at USFUSF alum Amber Jankowski was the military equivalent of a dental hygienist in the Air Force before four hand surgeries changed her career path forever. After being medically discharged, Jankowski turned to serve those who faced similar challenges as she did and became a vocational rehabilitation counselor. In her position, she helps individuals with disabilities find something they are successful at and works to normalize the wide variety of skills people can have.Amber Jankowski's unexpected journey from military service to mentorship at USF/news/2022/amber-jankowskis-unexpected-journey-from-military-service-to-mentorship-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa/news/2022/usf-student-veteran-receives-national-honor-from-the-pat-tillman-foundation.aspxUniversity of South Florida aging studies student and U.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate is being awarded a 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation. Tate is the only student from a Florida public university in this year’s class.Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 USF student veteran receives national honor from the Pat Tillman FoundationUniversity of South Florida aging studies student and U.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate is being awarded a 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation. Tate is the only student from a Florida public university in this year’s class.Rio Tate/news/2022/usf-student-veteran-receives-national-honor-from-the-pat-tillman-foundation.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Office of Veteran Success/news/2022/former-chief-of-central-command-to-lead-the-university-of-south-floridas-new-global-and-national-security-institute.aspxThe University of South Florida announced the creation of the Global and National Security Institute, an initiative designed to further place the state of Florida at the forefront of addressing critical issues facing the nation in sectors such as defense, economic and political security, health and human security and infrastructure and environmental security.Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Former chief of U.S. Central Command to lead the University of South Florida’s new Global and National Security InstituteThe University of South Florida announced the creation of the Global and National Security Institute, an initiative designed to further place the state of Florida at the forefront of addressing critical issues facing the nation in sectors such as defense, economic and political security, health and human security and infrastructure and environmental security.Gen. Frank McKenzie/news/2022/former-chief-of-central-command-to-lead-the-university-of-south-floridas-new-global-and-national-security-institute.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,Muma College of Business,MyUSF/cbcs/news/2022/rigg-fore-grant.aspxNearly 92,000 Americans died of a drug overdose in 2020, according to numbers recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and opioids are the main driver of overdose deaths.External ArticleTue, 05 Apr 2022 10:00:00 Mental Health Law and Policy researcher receives $1.3 million to break the cycle of intergenerational addictionNearly 92,000 Americans died of a drug overdose in 2020, according to numbers recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and opioids are the main driver of overdose deaths.A family of five seen wakling in a park as they hold hands./cbcs/news/2022/rigg-fore-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Opioids/news/2022/a-mother-s-journey-to-advocate-for-disability-rights.aspxJillian Heilman is a driving force behind the creation of the new Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Sciences online master’s program, which prepares students for careers as rehabilitation counselors and professional disability specialists.Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:44:00 A mother's journey to advocate for disability rightsJillian Heilman is a driving force behind the creation of the new Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Sciences online master’s program, which prepares students for careers as rehabilitation counselors and professional disability specialists.A mother's journey to advocate for disability rights/news/2022/a-mother-s-journey-to-advocate-for-disability-rights.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences/news/2022/poor-sleep-can-triple-risk-for-heart-disease.aspxIndividual aspects of poor sleep can be detrimental to heart health. But if you combine them, the risk of heart disease can increase by as much as 141 percent. That’s the finding of a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports.Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Poor sleep can triple risk for heart diseaseIndividual aspects of poor sleep can be detrimental to heart health. But if you combine them, the risk of heart disease can increase by as much as 141 percent. That’s the finding of a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports.Businessman sleeping/news/2022/poor-sleep-can-triple-risk-for-heart-disease.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF/news/2021/1million-gift-support-aging-education-research.aspxThe University of South Florida today announced a $1 million gift from Reliance Medical Centers to the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences and USF Health to support innovative programs that focus on geriatric health care.Rocky D. BullThu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 USF receives $1 million gift to support aging education and researchThe University of South Florida today announced a $1 million gift from Reliance Medical Centers to the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences and USF Health to support innovative programs that focus on geriatric health care.USF faculty and administrators receiving a $1 million check from Reliance Medical Centers /news/2021/1million-gift-support-aging-education-research.aspxUSF Health,University NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF,USF Foundation/news/2021/theres-a-bright-side-to-being-a-debbie-downer.aspxNew USF research shows that keeping busy with a variety of activities can elicit both positive and negative emotions, and some of the relationship could depend on your age.Rocky D. BullTue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 USF study finds there’s a bright side to being a ‘Debbie Downer’New USF research shows that keeping busy with a variety of activities can elicit both positive and negative emotions, and some of the relationship could depend on your age.Woman in a field jumps in the air /news/2021/theres-a-bright-side-to-being-a-debbie-downer.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF/news/2021/drama-llama-or-sleep-deprived-new-study-uncovers-sleep-loss-impacts-mental-and-physical-well-being.aspxUSF researcher finds all it takes is three consecutive nights of sleep loss to cause your mental and physical well-being to greatly deteriorate.Rocky D. BullTue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Drama llama or sleep deprived? New study uncovers how consistent sleep loss impacts mental and physical well-beingUSF researcher finds all it takes is three consecutive nights of sleep loss to cause your mental and physical well-being to greatly deteriorate.Man yawning at a computer/news/2021/drama-llama-or-sleep-deprived-new-study-uncovers-sleep-loss-impacts-mental-and-physical-well-being.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF,School of Aging Studies/news/2021/usf-mental-health-expert-helps-craft-legislation-signed-by-gov-desantis-that-addresses-inequities-in-health-care.aspxGov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation guided by Kyaien Conner, associate professor of mental health law and policy, that addresses health disparities across the state. The bill is designed to improve access to health care through the creation of new initiatives and fiscal resources to support the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity.Rocky D. BullFri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 USF mental health expert helps craft legislation signed by Gov. DeSantis that addresses inequities in health careGov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation guided by Kyaien Conner, associate professor of mental health law and policy, that addresses health disparities across the state. The bill is designed to improve access to health care through the creation of new initiatives and fiscal resources to support the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity.Group of legislators surround Assoc. Professor Kyaien Conner at the capitol./news/2021/usf-mental-health-expert-helps-craft-legislation-signed-by-gov-desantis-that-addresses-inequities-in-health-care.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Government Relations,Governor Ron DeSantis,MyUSF/news/2021/grant-helping-researchers-improve-health-disparities-in-communities-of-color.aspxUniversity of South Florida researchers are undertaking a multi-year study designed to improve health outcomes and reduce hospital readmission for people of color managing chronic illnesses.Rocky D. BullMon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 $2.5 million grant helping researchers improve health disparities in communities of colorUniversity of South Florida researchers are undertaking a multi-year study designed to improve health outcomes and reduce hospital readmission for people of color managing chronic illnesses.A stock photo of an elderly African American person being helped by a health care worker/news/2021/grant-helping-researchers-improve-health-disparities-in-communities-of-color.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF/news/2020/audiologists-address-covid19-challenges-for-hearing-impaired-with-new-face-masks.aspxFace masks have dramatically changed the way many of us communicate in public. The CDC recommends we wear them to prevent against the spread of COVID-19. That extra layer of protection does have a few side effects, especially for the hearing impaired. Face masks can reduce sound by as much as 12 decibels and block one’s facial expressions from being seen.Rocky D. BullThu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:00 USF audiologists address COVID-19 challenges for the hearing impaired with new face masksFace masks have dramatically changed the way many of us communicate in public. The CDC recommends we wear them to prevent against the spread of COVID-19. That extra layer of protection does have a few side effects, especially for the hearing impaired. Face masks can reduce sound by as much as 12 decibels and block one’s facial expressions from being seen.USF audiologists wearing facemasks designed for the hearing impaired/news/2020/audiologists-address-covid19-challenges-for-hearing-impaired-with-new-face-masks.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Coronavirus/news/2020/clinical-trials-show-effectiveness-of-new-approach-to-treating-childhood-trauma.aspxTherapists at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay conducted more than 2,000 counseling sessions last year with children who had experienced some kind of trauma – what Meredith Grau, director of clinical services, describes as “anything that’s bad, sad or scary.”Rocky D. BullFri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 Clinical trials show effectiveness of new approach to treating childhood traumaTherapists at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay conducted more than 2,000 counseling sessions last year with children who had experienced some kind of trauma – what Meredith Grau, director of clinical services, describes as “anything that’s bad, sad or scary.”A child sitting alone with his head in his arms/news/2020/clinical-trials-show-effectiveness-of-new-approach-to-treating-childhood-trauma.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences/news/2020/variety-consistency-essential-to-keep-mind-healthy.aspxFor many adults, the mid-30’s is a busy time. There’s often career advancement, the start of a new family and associated responsibilities. It’s also a critical time for how we diversify our days in order to stay up to speed. A new study from the University of South Florida finds a key piece to maintaining cognitive function throughout adulthood is to engage in diverse activities regularly.Rocky D. BullTue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 Variety and Consistency are Essential to Keep the Mind HealthyFor many adults, the mid-30’s is a busy time. There’s often career advancement, the start of a new family and associated responsibilities. It’s also a critical time for how we diversify our days in order to stay up to speed. A new study from the University of South Florida finds a key piece to maintaining cognitive function throughout adulthood is to engage in diverse activities regularly.Stock photo of a man holding a graphic rendering of a brain/news/2020/variety-consistency-essential-to-keep-mind-healthy.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences/news/2019/students-cross-the-finish-line.aspxGraduation ceremonies not only mark the successful completion of what is sometimes very intense and challenging journeys, but they also stand as a point of pride for the university who employs many strategies to ensure that students have what they need to succeed.Rocky D. BullMon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Personalized Approach Helps Students Cross the Finish LineGraduation ceremonies not only mark the successful completion of what is sometimes very intense and challenging journeys, but they also stand as a point of pride for the university who employs many strategies to ensure that students have what they need to succeed.Graduation Ceremony, Class of 2019/news/2019/students-cross-the-finish-line.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa,Student Success/news/2019/population-shift-resulting-in-fewer-homicides.aspxThe international homicide rate has dropped 20 percent since 1990 and a new study concludes it’s likely not due to changes in domestic policies or current events.Rocky D. BullWed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Population Shift Resulting in Fewer HomicidesThe international homicide rate has dropped 20 percent since 1990 and a new study concludes it’s likely not due to changes in domestic policies or current events.A stock photograph of a crime scene/news/2019/population-shift-resulting-in-fewer-homicides.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Department of Criminology/news/2019/students-work-reduce-jail-population.aspxStudents and faculty from the University of South Florida have had unprecedented access to the Pasco County Detention Facility in order to conduct screenings and interview inmates entering the county jail.Rocky D. BullMon, 13 May 2019 14:00:00 Students Work to Reduce Jail PopulationStudents and faculty from the University of South Florida have had unprecedented access to the Pasco County Detention Facility in order to conduct screenings and interview inmates entering the county jail.A USF sudent and faculty interview a femail inmate inside the Pasco County Detention Facility/news/2019/students-work-reduce-jail-population.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences/news/2019/new-lockbox-helping-curb-opioid-addiction.aspxAddiction treatment centers have long had trouble retaining patients in medication assisted treatment. However, medication-assisted treatment is an approach used for addiction recovery that utilizes medications like Suboxone, Vivitral, and Methadone to reduce opioid cravings, withdrawals and illicit drug use.Rocky D. BullTue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 New Lockbox Helping Curb Opioid AddictionAddiction treatment centers have long had trouble retaining patients in medication assisted treatment. However, medication-assisted treatment is an approach used for addiction recovery that utilizes medications like Suboxone, Vivitral, and Methadone to reduce opioid cravings, withdrawals and illicit drug use.Research professor Kathleen Moore displaying her innovative lockbox. /news/2019/new-lockbox-helping-curb-opioid-addiction.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences/news/2018/what-makes-murderer.aspxNew research from USF criminologist shows a significant connection between psychopathy and homicides.Rocky D. BullTue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 What Makes a Murderer?New research from USF criminologist shows a significant connection between psychopathy and homicides.Dr. Bryanna Fox in front of a USF police car./news/2018/what-makes-murderer.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences/news/2018/usfs-rightpath-research-innovation-center-receives-1-3-million-grant.aspxTrina D. Spencer, PhD, of the Rightpath Research & Innovation Center at USF has been awarded a 4 year $1,323,166 research grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences to build a large database of academic language of K-3 students. The overarching aim of this work is to help reduce the language-based achievement gap in primary grades.Rocky D. BullWed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 USF’s Rightpath Research & Innovation Center Receives $1.3 million GrantTrina D. Spencer, PhD, of the Rightpath Research & Innovation Center at USF has been awarded a 4 year $1,323,166 research grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences to build a large database of academic language of K-3 students. The overarching aim of this work is to help reduce the language-based achievement gap in primary grades.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/usfs-rightpath-research-innovation-center-receives-1-3-million-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences/news/2018/new-movement-monitoring-system-helping-prevent-falls-elderly.aspxUSF researcher William Kearns, PhD, studied the movement patterns of residents at the Sunrise Village Assisted Living Facility in TampaRocky D. BullMon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 New Movement Monitoring System Helping Prevent Falls in the ElderlyUSF researcher William Kearns, PhD, studied the movement patterns of residents at the Sunrise Village Assisted Living Facility in TampaUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/new-movement-monitoring-system-helping-prevent-falls-elderly.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences