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Rocky D. Bull on stage

CBCS students honored at the 2026 USF Celebration of Leadership Awards ceremony

These students were recognized for their remarkable achievements and contributions to the university community.

April 17, 2026College News, Criminology, School of Aging Studies, School of Social Work

Students present their research project to attendees on an electronic screen

Twenty-seven students honored with CBCS Undergraduate Research Scholarships in record year

The scholarship is funded by the Florida High Tech Corridor and the Moms Project, an initiative supporting undergraduate research in areas aligned with the passions of the project founders’ mothers.

April 16, 2026Behavioral Health Science and Practice, Child and Family Studies, College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, School of Aging Studies

Dawn K. Cecil receiving her Distinguished Service Award from Elaina Hawkins

St. Petersburg Criminology celebrates excellence at awards banquet

Students, faculty, alumni, family members, and community partners gathered during its 2nd Annual Awards Banquet.

April 13, 2026College News, Criminology

A room filled with attendees at the Alpha Phi Sigma Induction Ceremony

ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ St. Petersburg inducts Alpha Phi Sigma members

The event brought together students, faculty members, family and friends to celebrate academic excellence, leadership, service and unity through induction into the national criminal justice honor society.

April 13, 2026College News, Criminology

Professors take a group photo at the lacrosse game

Students honor CBCS faculty at USF women’s lacrosse 'Favorite Professor Day'

Three faculty members from the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences were recognized.

April 10, 2026College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, School of Social Work

A student conducts a hearing exam

USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences graduate programs earn top national rankings, two No. 1 in Florida

The college is home to five graduate programs ranked within the top 100 among public and private institutions, including four programs in the top 50.

April 7, 2026Child and Family Studies, College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, School of Social Work

Candlelit induction ceremony

Alpha Phi Sigma welcomes new members, honors law enforcement leader at induction ceremony

Twenty-eight undergraduate students, two graduate students, and an honorary member were inducted into the prestigious honor society.

March 31, 2026College News, Criminology

Attendees  at the AAAS award ceremony

Michael J. Lynch named 2025 Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science

Lynch is recognized as the founder of green criminology, which involves the study of environmental harms, crime, justice, law, and social control from a criminological perspective.

March 27, 2026College News, Criminology, School of Aging Studies

Colby Valentine, Macey Baker, Michelle Rivera, and Amber Oderinde

Faculty and students from the Department of Criminology earn honors and present research at 2026 ACJS Annual Meeting

Students and faculty members were recognized for their scholarship, leadership, and engagement.

March 17, 2026College News, Criminology

Dontavious Ellis, Marlena Bolton, and Lovisa Gunnlaugsdottir

Department of Criminology and CIBR Lab showcase research at Cyber Florida’s CyberBay Conference

A highlight of the opening reception was the presentation of findings from the department’s collaborative research on cybersecurity practices among small- and medium-sized businesses.

March 16, 2026College News, Criminology

Cary Hopkins Hall

Cary Hopkins Hall leads NAADAC webinars on process addictions and mindfulness in recovery

More than 620 participants joined the webinar “Process Addictions: Maladaptive Coping Across the Ages," during which Hall explored the parallels between process addictions and substance use disorders.

March 16, 2026College News, Criminology

Klejdis Bilali and Emily Walker

Criminology doctoral students present trauma bonding study at international summit

Klejdis Bilali and Emily Walker recently attended the Institute on Violence, Abuse, & Trauma International Summit in Hawai‘i.

March 9, 2026College News, Criminology

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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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