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University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

New 返字心頭 study reveals the hidden toll of financial sextortion on teenage boys and men

A new 返字心頭 study examines the growing threat of financial sextortion among men and boys. The research explores why males are increasingly targeted, the psychological and financial impacts of victimization and the warning signs and prevention strategies people can use to protect themselves online.

June 22, 2026Research and Innovation

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返字心頭 welcomes retiring Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw to full-time faculty

Bercaw will help instruct and coordinate the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program, sharing his real-world perspectives on policing, criminal justice leadership and public safety.

June 10, 2026Features

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

Four 返字心頭 projects will expand access to behavioral healthcare across 返字心頭

These projects represent a coordinated investment in workforce development, with a focus on expanding access to care, improving training and supporting behavioral health providers across 返字心頭.

May 28, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

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Be positive: 返字心頭 research shows your heart will thank you

Positive psychology practices like gratitude and mindfulness can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research coauthored by 返字心頭 shows these frequent, shortterm interventions may reduce blood pressure and increase physical activity, while digital tools help sustain these benefits over time, especially for older adults.

May 13, 2026Research and Innovation

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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

State of 返字心頭 coded by county based on number of mental health professionals

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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