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Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ social work program builds confidence through immersive home visit simulation

The simulation is designed by experts to represent real-life scenarios, such as de-escalation techniques to manage tense situations. By practicing responses to harsh comments or threats, students gain the confidence to handle unpredictable environments before graduation.Ìý

December 18, 2024Student Success

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencement

Nearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ alumni.

December 16, 2024Student Success, University News

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Top stories of 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬â€™s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.

December 16, 2024University News

Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ researchers awarded nearly $10 million to enhance employment services for individuals with disabilities

Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ researchers awarded nearly $10 million to enhance employment services for individuals with disabilities

The project will integrate virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies into LAUNCH Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬'s employment and transition programs to address the critical shortage of skilled labor and promote inclusivity in the workplace.

September 23, 2024Research and Innovation

While Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great-grandmother growing up, she mostly knew her as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.

September 10, 2024Student Success

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Why kids kill: How curiosity drove 43 years of research and education

After more than four decades at Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬, Distinguished University Professor Kathleen Heide, a nationally recognized consultant on juvenile homicide and family violence, is set to retire.

July 11, 2024University News

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Thousands enrolled during first year of Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬â€™s mental health in the workplace course

More than 4,500 professionals from some of the nation’s top companies, such as Microsoft, Amazon and Johnson & Johnson enrolled in the first year of Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬â€™s Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace course. The free course was developed by the Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ College of Behavioral and Community Sciences in collaboration with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.

June 26, 2024Community Partnerships

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Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ to lead statewide initiative to address shortage of mental health professionals

Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ was recently awarded $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and expand pathways to behavioral health professions.

April 15, 2024University News

In a significant move to address societal aging and the unique needs and contributions of older adults, the University of South Florida has joined the international Age-Friendly University Global Network. Nearly 1,400 Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ employees and more than 200 students taking courses for credit are 60 years of age or older.

November 7, 2023Student Success

The multi-site clinical trial found that addressing hearing loss can greatly reduce the rate of which older adults develop dementia.

July 21, 2023Research and Innovation, Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ Health

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NIH awards Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ researcher $1.78 million to enhance substance misuse research workforce

The program is intended to create a pipeline of substance misuse clinical researchers trained in the analysis and dissemination of data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study – the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States.

July 21, 2023Research and Innovation

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Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ researchers work to create a safer, more prepared Florida for hurricane season

From testing new structural materials that can better withstand natural disasters to identifying gaps in emergency management, Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ is investigating solutions to many of the horrors faced during storms like Hurricane Ian.

June 6, 2023Research and Innovation

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