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A group of palliative care trainers and assisted living staff stand together in a classroom holding certificates of completion. A presentation slide for the Palliative Care Education in Assisted Living Lab is displayed on a screen behind them.

National study supports palliative care education for assisted living providers

The National Institute on Aging-funded research led by Principal Investigator Debra Dobbs focuses on improving dementia care and end-of-life outcomes.

June 30, 2026College News, School of Aging Studies

Sen. Darryl Rouson speaks at a USF Board of Trustees meeting.

Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Use and Mental Health Research receives state support

The center advances scientific understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health.

June 29, 2026College News

Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Grant Program FY24-25 Annual Report cover

Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Grant Program shares 2024-2025 annual report

The annual legislative report summarizes outcomes and system-level impact across 32 grantees.

June 25, 2026Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News

Brittany Peters and Khalilah Caines

School of Social Work faculty appointed to national accreditation service roles

Brittany Peters and Khalilah Caines have been appointed as site visitors for the Council on Social Work Education's Board of Accreditation.

June 25, 2026College News, School of Social Work

Romantic scheme for financial gain

Study reveals the hidden toll of financial sextortion on teenage boys and men

The research explores why males are increasingly targeted, the psychological and financial impacts of victimization and the warning signs and prevention strategies people can use to protect themselves online.

June 23, 2026College News, Criminology

A groundbreaking USF-led program is using virtual reality to train young adults with disabilities for high-demand careers — changing futures and opening doors once thought out of reach.

June 22, 2026Child and Family Studies, College News

Pink Narcan packages

USF partners with Pasco County to guide opioid settlement investments

A comprehensive behavioral health system gap analysis is helping inform how Pasco County strategically invests opioid settlement funds to strengthen recovery and improve community well-being.

June 16, 2026Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News

Karah Greene takes a photo with other gmhCONNECT attendees

Doctoral student Karah Greene gains global perspective on mental health research through prestigious fellowship

Greene was one of 11 fellows selected from universities across the country, representing career stages ranging from current doctoral students to assistant professors.

June 11, 2026College News, School of Social Work

Lee Bercaw at podium

USF welcomes retiring Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw to full-time faculty

Bercaw will help instruct and coordinate the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program, sharing his real-world perspectives on policing, criminal justice leadership and public safety.

June 9, 2026College News, Criminology

Nik Lampe with their award

Nik Lampe receives Young Alumni Award from alma mater

The award recognizes early-career alumni for outstanding professional achievements, service and impact within their profession or civic involvement.

May 29, 2026Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News

Ray Miltenberger and Kent Johnson

Applied Behavior Analysis program honored at international convention

Raymond Miltenberger was presented with the Enduring Programmatic Contributions to Behavior Analysis Award during the Association for Behavior Analysis International annual convention.

May 29, 2026Child and Family Studies, College News

A group therapy setting

Four USF projects will expand access to behavioral healthcare across Florida

These projects represent a coordinated investment in workforce development, with a focus on expanding access to care, improving training and supporting behavioral health providers across Florida.

May 28, 2026Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News, School of Social Work

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