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Criminology faculty and doctoral student share expertise on trauma bonding at statewide parent representation conference
Joan Reid, PhD, and doctoral student Klejdis Bilali recently presented their research on identifying and responding to trauma bonding exhibited by survivors of interpersonal violence.
December 8, 2025College News, Criminology
School of Social Work grad turns childhood trauma into mission to help abused children
After years of silence and isolation, she pursued social work to become the advocate she once needed. Elena Contreras now works as a case coordinator for USF Health鈥檚 Child Protection Team, helping abused children.
December 8, 2025College News, School of Social Work
MSW student Angela Sciarrone named Manatee County Team Member of the Year
The award recognizes her outstanding service to Manatee County through her role in the Public Safety Department.
December 5, 2025College News, School of Social Work
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
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
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
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders students and faculty shine at 2025 ASHA Convention
This year鈥檚 convention highlighted USF鈥檚 growing national presence in audiology, speech-language pathology, hearing science, and communication disorders research.
December 2, 2025College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders
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 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
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
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
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