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Alumna Rachel Gilmore with a USF Bull sign beside the USF Bull statue

Psychology alumna Rachel Gilmore ties Dungeons & Dragons to therapy at the USF Counseling Center

USF alumna Rachel Gilmore has navigated a fulfilling career journey from her undergraduate research days to her current role at the USF Counseling Center, integrating her passions for psychology, group therapy, and self-care advocacy.

May 28, 2024Alumni News

Six featured USF graduates

From campus to careers: CAS graduates reflect on their time at USF

Among the 7,000 degrees conferred during spring commencement, the College of Arts and Sciences accounted for more than 2,500 of the total degrees awarded. Now, several students are reflecting on their unique experiences and sharing their advice for incoming students.

May 28, 2024Accomplishments

Three graduate scholars in graduation gown and cap

Psychology Undergraduates Honored at Spring 2024 Commencement

Congratulations to the 12 Psychology majors who were named King O’Neal Scholars at USF’s Spring 2024 commencement ceremony. These students graduated with 4.0 grade point averages.

May 5, 2024Accomplishments

Molly Schoffel

I-O Psychology Doctoral Student Molly Schoffel receives Honorable Mention for NSF GRFP Competition

Second-year I-O Psychology doctoral student Molly Schoffel has received an Honorable Mention in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) competition. Her advisor is Dr. Tammy Allen.

April 16, 2024Accomplishments

Psi Chi inductees lined up

47 students become members of Psi Chi at spring 2024 initiation

47 students were initiated as members of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, on Friday, April 12. They include both undergraduate and graduate students on both the Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses.

April 15, 2024Accomplishments

Dr. Bryanna Fox and Dr. Edelyn Verona holding the new released book

Center for Justice Research and Policy directors release new book on evidence-based criminal justice practices

The Center for Justice Research and Policy co-directors Dr. Edelyn Verona and Dr. Bryanna Fox have written a new book providing evidence-based solutions to questions faced in today's criminal justice system.

March 28, 2024Accomplishments, Research

Six CJRP student research presenters showing USF bull sign

CJRP showcases student research and honors community members ‘making an impact’ in the justice system

The 91ÉçÇøâ€™s Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP) hosted a research and policy showcase to highlight student research related to issues in the justice system and also recognize and honor those working in the field.

October 25, 2023Events, Research

A man looking at guns for sale on the wall

New study results show high rate of mental health problems and political extremism in pandemic-era firearm buyers

In a groundbreaking new study, researchers from the University of Michigan, the 91ÉçÇø, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Michigan State University have shed light on the concerning consequences of pandemic-era firearm purchases.

October 25, 2023Research

The internationally recognized USF Family Study Center (FSC) is celebrating 20 years of ground-breaking research and novel community partnerships by scheduling a broad array of events for students, families and professionals throughout the year.

September 28, 2023Events, Research

Researchers at USF St. Petersburg have received a grant across the next five years from the National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging to continue ground breaking work that aims to reduce dementia risk through brain training.

September 27, 2023Research

Director Scott Solomon, and students, standing outside of the Parliament building in London

USF in London returns from another successful semester abroad

Insights from directors, teachers, and students shed light on how the USF in London program can leave a lasting impact on the personal and professional lives of its participants.

September 1, 2023Accomplishments

Members of the International Coparenting Collaborative (ICC) representing sites in different locations

Family Study Center shares infant-family mental health advances with global audience

The USF College of Arts and Sciences Family Study Center (FSC) shared its newest discoveries with an international gathering at the 18th World Association for Infant and Mental Health (WAIMH) Congress in Dublin, Ireland.

August 28, 2023Accomplishments, Research

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