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Nik Lampe on stage being recognized as an an Alzheimer鈥檚 Association funded researcher.

Assistant Professor Nik Lampe recognized at Alzheimer鈥檚 Association Walk to End Alzheimer鈥檚 event

Hundreds gathered on Dec. 6 for the Walk to End Alzheimer鈥檚 event, including Nik Lampe, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral Health Science and Practice.

December 8, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News

Zena Rodill

Doctoral student Zena Rodill participates in International Conference on Aging in the Americas

Rodill's participation in the conference allowed her to strengthen her dissertation research and connect with other experts on Latino health and aging research.

December 8, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News

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

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

Over 65 community partners attended the inaugural Duvall Training Institute to discuss, educate, and collaborate around the topic of medication-assisted treatment.

November 12, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News, School of Social Work

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CBCS faculty awarded tenure and promotion

Several CBCS faculty were recognized at the Fall Assembly for receiving tenure and promotion. One professor was awarded tenure, and seven faculty members were promoted.

October 27, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, Child and Family Studies, College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, School of Aging Studies, School of Social Work

T. Freeman Gerhardt

T. Freeman Gerhardt leads report on 2025 Pinellas County homelessness count

The report examines the number of sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness on a single night.

August 26, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News

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Department adopts new name to reflect expanded focus on behavioral health science and practice

The department has expanded its focus to embrace a broader, more interdisciplinary approach.

August 11, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News

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Florida strengthens Reinvestment Grant Program with new mental health legislation

Senate Bill 168, known as the Tristin Murphy Act, expands mental health and diversion services statewide.

July 2, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute

Rahi Dayerizadeh and Annielle Ramirez Maldonado

First-generation behavioral healthcare grad leaves a legacy of service at USF

A recent graduate of USF with a degree in behavioral healthcare, Annielle Ramirez Maldonado reflects on her college journey defined by resilience and purpose.

May 13, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, College News

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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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