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Rocky in front of a USF Grad sign

Congratulations, Fall 2025 graduates!

We are proud to recognize a few outstanding students from the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences.

December 5, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, School of Aging Studies, School of Social Work

Sandra Napolitano in her regalia

Criminology honors student to address classmates at USF commencement ceremony

Sandra Ilona Napolitano, an Honors College grad earning a bachelor's in criminology, will address her graduating class as the ceremony鈥檚 student speaker.

December 4, 2025College News, Criminology

Book bucket filled with self-care items

Student-led initiative brings self-care and connection to social work students

Master of Social Work student Sandra 鈥淎ce鈥 Accilien partnered with CALM to launch Buckets of Care.

December 3, 2025College News, School of Social Work

CBCS logo in front of MHC building

CBCS students successfully defend dissertations, others enter doctoral candidacy

Congratulations to the students who successfully defended their doctoral dissertations or entered into doctoral candidacy this semester.

December 1, 2025College News

Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga

Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga elected to serve on CRCC committee

The appointment follows a comprehensive review and interview process conducted by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) Nominating Committee and Board of Directors.

November 25, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Kris Appel, Klarismar Perez-Sanchez, and Ercilia Calcano

Hats, boots and honors highlight the Department of Child and Family Studies鈥 annual fall luncheon

Faculty and staff swapped their everyday attire for cowboy hats and boots as they gathered to recognize individuals and groups for their contributions to the department鈥檚 success.

November 25, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Catia Cividini-Motta, associate professor, USF ABA program; Hannah MacNaul, graduate of USF ABA doctoral program; Rose Iovannone, research associate professor, Florida Center for Inclusive Communities at USF; Kimberly Crosland, professor, USF ABA program, and Shanna Hirsch, associate professor, University of Maryland.

Faculty, graduate students, and alumni share research at ABAI conference

The event brought together scholars and practitioners from around the world to discuss emerging research and best practices in behavior analysis.

November 24, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Prasant Mohapatra, Jena Rossman and Rhea Law

Jena Rossman honored with 2025 USF Outstanding Staff Award

This prestigious university-wide honor recognizes USF employees who go above and beyond in supporting the institution鈥檚 mission and student success.

November 24, 2025College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Mater of Social Work student taking a group photo

USF social work students contribute to global collaboration at 2025 Interprofessional Education Day

The School of Social Work was represented by 10 Master of Social Work students.

November 21, 2025College News, School of Social Work

Jaylen Haggler reads the book he co-wrote

Inspired by USF coursework, recent graduate champions mental health literacy for children

After discovering in a general education course how profoundly mental health stigma affects communities, Jayden Haggler was inspired to develop a children鈥檚 book and nonprofit organization dedicated to changing that narrative.

November 20, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News

Debra Dobbs and Girish Hemrajani with his poster presentation

School of Aging Studies students and faculty earn national honors at GSA Annual Scientific Meeting

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging.

November 18, 2025College News, School of Aging Studies

Anna Davidson Abella, Annette Christy, Jordyn Lord, Lillian Deaton, and James-Angelo Suarez

CBCS faculty, staff, and students present at national evaluation conference

The team conducted interviews with staff at receiving facilities to better understand patterns behind multiple involuntary examinations of minors.

November 18, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, Child and Family Studies, College News

About College of Behavioral & Community Sciences News

The Mission of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) is to advance knowledge through interdisciplinary teaching, research, and service that improves the capacity of individuals, families, and diverse communities to promote productive, satisfying, healthy, and safe lives across the lifespan. CBCS envisions the college as a globally recognized leader that creates innovative solutions to complex conditions that affect the behavior and well-being of individuals, families, and diverse communities.

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