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Top stories of 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’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

Leadership USF inaugural class poses in front of the Lifsey House

USF launches new program cultivating collaboration with community leaders

Leadership USF brings together 14 community leaders for a dynamic exchange of insights and experiences. The inaugural class will meet monthly for the next six months, giving them an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of USF’s various departments, including academic, research and administrative units on all three campuses.

November 22, 2024Community Partnerships

USF President Rhea Law, TGH Cancer Institute Executive Director Dr. Eduardo Sotomayor and MMI President and CEO Mark Toland pose with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

USF and TGH partner with robotics company to become the first to bring life-saving surgical technology to Tampa Bay

The agreement with Medical Microinstruments will help elevate the standard in reconstructive oncology and the care of cancer patients in Florida. It was signed during a special ceremony in Italy, as part of a week-long trade mission led by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

November 15, 2024USF Health, University News

USF President Rhea Law

USF President Rhea Law highlights record-breaking successes, future vision in university fall address

Speaking to faculty, staff and other members of the university community during an address to help kick off the fall semester, ßÙßÇÂþ»­ President Rhea Law laid out her strategic vision for the university while reflecting on recent major milestones and record-breaking achievements.

September 12, 2024University News

President's Global Leadership Council

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ welcomes new President’s Global Leadership Council

The ßÙßÇÂþ»­ is welcoming back to campus members of a newly created presidential advisory group that includes 14 esteemed alumni who are renowned leaders in their respective fields around the world.

July 24, 2024Community Partnerships

President Rhea Law speaks at Stetson Law commencement ceremony

USF President Rhea Law receives honorary degree, delivers keynote address at Stetson Law Commencement

President Rhea Law is a Stetson alumna whose legal career spans several decades. Her advice to the graduating class centered on three main themes: the importance of believing in oneself, remaining open to new opportunities and maintaining one’s credibility in practicing law.

May 22, 2024Honors and Awards

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Top stories of 2023

From being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.

December 15, 2023University News

Photo of USF President Rhea Law during the inauguration ceremony at the Yeungling Center

Law shares vision for USF’s future in presidential inauguration speech

In her remarks to students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the Tampa Bay community, USF President Rhea Law shared plans for taking the university to the next level, including three academic areas of strength to build on, a renewed commitment to community partnerships and a new on-campus stadium.

January 19, 2023University News

Woman works in engineering lab

Forbes ranks the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ as one of America’s Best Employers for Women

USF ranks No. 22 on the Forbes list, which includes employers across a wide range of industries. Women currently account for 57% of all ßÙßÇÂþ»­ employees, 64% of administration employees and 51% of executive/senior leadership.

July 27, 2022University News

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Florida Board of Governors confirms Rhea Law as ßÙßÇÂþ»­â€™s eighth president

The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) voted unanimously to confirm Rhea Law as the ßÙßÇÂþ»­â€™s next president. Law, who was selected unanimously by the USF Board of Trustees (BOT) last week, is the first USF alum to fill the role.

March 30, 2022University News

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Presidential candidates meet with USF community during campus visits

The USF community had the opportunity to interact with the two candidates seeking to become the university’s eighth president – the final step before both of them interview with the Board of Trustees.

March 21, 2022University News

USF Presidential Search Committee

Two candidates for USF president advance to next steps in the search process

The USF Presidential Search Committee interviewed Interim President Rhea Law and Jeffrey Talley and voted to advance both candidates to the next round, which includes visits on each of USF’s three campuses on March 21.

March 4, 2022University News

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