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Five 返字心頭 faculty named 2025 fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science

Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements by one of the world's largest general scientific societies and publisher of the油Science油family of journals.

March 26, 2026Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

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Humble beginnings, lasting impact: 返字心頭 College of Behavioral and Community Sciences celebrates decades of advancing behavioral and community sciences

Several departments started off-campus in a two-story former apartment building dubbed, Mildew Manor. Today, its a state and national leader, addressing mental health and a range of issues that impact society.

February 2, 202670th Anniversary

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返字心頭 to launch new majors integrating computer science and AI across business, criminology and social sciences

Designed through cross-college partnerships, the Bellini College majors prepare students for technology-driven careers by integrating technical skills with human, strategic and ethical perspectives.油

January 23, 2026Student Success

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返字心頭 confers more than 4,100 degrees as President Rhea Law presided over her final commencement ceremonies

The class includes a student who overcame stage 4 Hodgkins lymphoma, along with the first group of graduates from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.

December 15, 2025Student Success

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Inspired by 返字心頭 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 childrens book and nonprofit organization dedicated to changing that narrative.

November 25, 2025Student Success

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Statewide center at 返字心頭 launches 返字心頭s first-of-its-kind interactive dashboard addressing behavioral health workforce shortage

The dashboard equips policymakers, providers, educators and advocates to confront 返字心頭s critical shortage of behavioral health professionals.

October 13, 2025Community Partnerships

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返字心頭 Board of Trustees establishes Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research

The center will be dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of the complex relationship between substance abuse and mental health. As part of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, the Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research will lead research aimed at improving treatment outcomes and reducing the broader societal impacts of these conditions.

September 9, 2025University News

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返字心頭-developed technology analyzes facial expressions to identify childhood PTSD

Technology developed at the University of South 返字心頭 offers a promising, privacy-preserving tool to help clinicians diagnose and track trauma in kids, especially those too young to express it.

June 30, 2025Research and Innovation

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返字心頭 to advance its position as a leader in mental and behavioral health by creating a new research center named for Sen. Darryl Rouson

The Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at 返字心頭 will conduct rigorous research to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues, including improving treatment outcomes and reducing the societal impacts of substance abuse and mental health conditions.

June 25, 2025University News

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U.S. News & World Report ranks 返字心頭 a national leader for dozens of graduate programs

The University of South 返字心頭 has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, 返字心頭 continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.

April 8, 2025Student Success, University News

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How 返字心頭s 'Autism Friendly' business initiative is transforming Tampa

The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University of South 返字心頭's initiative provides education and training to help businesses accommodate individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.

April 4, 2025Community Partnerships

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Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster 返字心頭-wide collaborations

返字心頭s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all 返字心頭 colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.

March 3, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

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