/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usFri, 26 Jun 2026 04:45:09 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2025/usf-welcomes-new-members-to-the-board-of-trustees.aspxThree prominent members of the Tampa Bay community with strong ties to USF will join the university’s Board of Trustees in 2026.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:05:39 91³Ô¹ÏÍø welcomes new members to the Board of TrusteesThree prominent members of the Tampa Bay community with strong ties to USF will join the university’s Board of Trustees in 2026.91³Ô¹ÏÍø sign on the Tampa campus/news/2025/usf-welcomes-new-members-to-the-board-of-trustees.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Board of Trustees,MyUSF/news/2025/florida-board-of-governors-confirms-moez-limayem-as-usfs-next-president.aspxLimayem has served as president of the University of North Florida since 2022 and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business 91³Ô¹ÏÍø for 10 years before taking the role at UNF.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:29:46 Florida Board of Governors confirms Moez Limayem as USF’s next presidentLimayem has served as president of the University of North Florida since 2022 and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business 91³Ô¹ÏÍø for 10 years before taking the role at UNF.Graphic says, "Welcome home Dr. Moez Limayem, USF's 9th president"/news/2025/florida-board-of-governors-confirms-moez-limayem-as-usfs-next-president.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Althea Johnson,Board of Governors,MyUSF,President Moez Limayem/news/2025/weatherford-and-griffin-reappointed-to-new-terms-on-the-usf-board-of-trustees.aspxWeatherford was reappointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in a Nov. 14 announcement, while Griffin’s reappointment was announced by the Florida Board of Governors during a Nov. 6 meeting. Both appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:43:46 Weatherford and Griffin reappointed to new terms on the USF Board of TrusteesWeatherford was reappointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in a Nov. 14 announcement, while Griffin’s reappointment was announced by the Florida Board of Governors during a Nov. 6 meeting. Both appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.Will Weatherford and Mike Griffin/news/2025/weatherford-and-griffin-reappointed-to-new-terms-on-the-usf-board-of-trustees.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Board of Trustees/news/2025/moez-limayem-named-the-sole-finalist-for-university-of-south-florida-president.aspxLimayem served as the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business 91³Ô¹ÏÍø for 10 years prior to becoming UNF’s president in 2022. He has been recognized by Florida Trend as one of the state’s 500 most influential business leaders and received an award from the National Academy of Inventors for his many contributions to innovation and invention.Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:15:55 Moez Limayem named the sole finalist for 91³Ô¹ÏÍø presidentLimayem served as the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business 91³Ô¹ÏÍø for 10 years prior to becoming UNF’s president in 2022. He has been recognized by Florida Trend as one of the state’s 500 most influential business leaders and received an award from the National Academy of Inventors for his many contributions to innovation and invention.Graphic says, "USF Presidential finalist Moez Limayem"/news/2025/moez-limayem-named-the-sole-finalist-for-university-of-south-florida-president.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Moez Limayem,Muma College of Business,Presidential Search/news/2025/rob-higgins-named-usfs-first-ceo-of-athletics.aspxRob Higgins, a former USF Athletics staff member, becomes the first USF alum to lead the department. He has served as executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission since 2004, successfully positioning the region as one of the nation’s premier destinations in sports and entertainment.Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:23:12 Rob Higgins named USF’s first CEO of AthleticsRob Higgins, a former USF Athletics staff member, becomes the first USF alum to lead the department. He has served as executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission since 2004, successfully positioning the region as one of the nation’s premier destinations in sports and entertainment.Rob Higgins/news/2025/rob-higgins-named-usfs-first-ceo-of-athletics.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,USF Athletics/news/2025/trustees-approve-updated-usf-stadium-plan-paving-the-way-for-full-construction-to-move-forward.aspxCheck out USF’s latest rendering for the stadium and learn more about how construction is ramping up – putting it on track to open in fall 2027.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:17:49 Trustees approve updated USF stadium plan, paving the way for full construction to move forwardCheck out USF’s latest rendering for the stadium and learn more about how construction is ramping up – putting it on track to open in fall 2027.Rending of USF on campus stadium/news/2025/trustees-approve-updated-usf-stadium-plan-paving-the-way-for-full-construction-to-move-forward.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSF,Stadium,USF Athletics,USF Football/news/2024/usf-receives-record-number-of-applications-welcomes-high-achieving-class-of-incoming-students.aspxMore than 68,00 students applied to USF for the 2024-2025 academic year. Enrollment remains strong, bucking national trends and in spite of FAFSA challenges.Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:57:36 91³Ô¹ÏÍø receives record number of applications, welcomes high-achieving class of incoming studentsMore than 68,00 students applied to USF for the 2024-2025 academic year. Enrollment remains strong, bucking national trends and in spite of FAFSA challenges.91³Ô¹ÏÍø walk outside the Marshall Student Center/news/2024/usf-receives-record-number-of-applications-welcomes-high-achieving-class-of-incoming-students.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Admissions,MyUSF,Student Success/news/2024/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-floridas-top-employers-best-among-state-universities.aspxForbes surveyed more than 160,000 employees working for companies with at least 500 people within the United States. The recognition further energizes USF's ongoing efforts to recruit, reward and retain the nation’s most talented workforce.Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:08:57 91³Ô¹ÏÍø recognized by Forbes as one of Florida’s top employers, best among state universitiesForbes surveyed more than 160,000 employees working for companies with at least 500 people within the United States. The recognition further energizes USF's ongoing efforts to recruit, reward and retain the nation’s most talented workforce.91³Ô¹ÏÍø employees were treated to an appreciation luncheon at the Lifsey House on Aug. 15 /news/2024/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-floridas-top-employers-best-among-state-universities.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-remains-a-top-performer-among-state-universities-leading-to-benefits-for-students-and-faculty.aspxThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø continues to be one of the highest performing institutions in the state, according to new data from the Florida Board of Governors that compares public universities in categories such as graduation rates, affordability and salaries after earning a degree.Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:32:22 91³Ô¹ÏÍø remains a top performer among state universities, leading to benefits for students and facultyThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø continues to be one of the highest performing institutions in the state, according to new data from the Florida Board of Governors that compares public universities in categories such as graduation rates, affordability and salaries after earning a degree.Nursing students at commencement give Go Bulls signal/news/2024/usf-remains-a-top-performer-among-state-universities-leading-to-benefits-for-students-and-faculty.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Board of Governors,MyUSF/news/2024/final-state-budget-includes-funding-to-support-key-usf-initiatives.aspxThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø will receive significant increased recurring operational funding and support for other important projects in the 2024-25 state budget that was signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today.Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:25:40 Final state budget includes funding to support key USF initiativesThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø will receive significant increased recurring operational funding and support for other important projects in the 2024-25 state budget that was signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today.Group photo at the Day at the Capitol event in Tallahassee/news/2024/final-state-budget-includes-funding-to-support-key-usf-initiatives.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Florida Legislature,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-shares-new-on-campus-stadium-renderings-and-an-update-on-the-groundbreaking-ceremony.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø fans can start the countdown to seeing shovels in the ground to begin the construction of a transformational new on-campus stadium.Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:12:46 91³Ô¹ÏÍø shares new on-campus stadium renderings and an update on the groundbreaking ceremony91³Ô¹ÏÍø fans can start the countdown to seeing shovels in the ground to begin the construction of a transformational new on-campus stadium.rendering of on-campus stadium/news/2024/usf-shares-new-on-campus-stadium-renderings-and-an-update-on-the-groundbreaking-ceremony.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSF,Stadium,USF Athletics,USF Football/news/2024/usf-selects-construction-manager-for-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxAs the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø football team prepares to host its spring game on Saturday afternoon at Corbett Stadium, the university today announced a significant development in the plans to build a new on-campus home for the Bulls.Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:29:13 91³Ô¹ÏÍø selects construction manager for new on-campus stadiumAs the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø football team prepares to host its spring game on Saturday afternoon at Corbett Stadium, the university today announced a significant development in the plans to build a new on-campus home for the Bulls.Night time rendering of the USF on campus stadium/news/2024/usf-selects-construction-manager-for-new-on-campus-stadium.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,Stadium/news/2024/usf-plans-to-launch-college-focused-on-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing.aspxThe goal of creating the new college positions the Tampa Bay region and state of Florida as a national leader in the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and computing. USF is the first university in Florida and among the first in the nation to announce plans to create a college dedicated to AI and cybersecurity.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:34:05 91³Ô¹ÏÍø plans to launch college focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computingThe goal of creating the new college positions the Tampa Bay region and state of Florida as a national leader in the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and computing. USF is the first university in Florida and among the first in the nation to announce plans to create a college dedicated to AI and cybersecurity.Teacher stands at front of room with cybersecurity map/news/2024/usf-plans-to-launch-college-focused-on-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing.aspxCyber/AI,University NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSF/news/2023/usf-releases-first-renderings-of-new-on-campus-stadium-announces-6-million-gift.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø has revealed a first look at the university’s transformational on-campus stadium by releasing three renderings of the new facility and announced a $6 million gift from the USF Federal Credit Union. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for fall 2024.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 91³Ô¹ÏÍø releases first renderings of new on-campus stadium, announces $6 million gift91³Ô¹ÏÍø has revealed a first look at the university’s transformational on-campus stadium by releasing three renderings of the new facility and announced a $6 million gift from the USF Federal Credit Union. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for fall 2024.Stadium rendering/news/2023/usf-releases-first-renderings-of-new-on-campus-stadium-announces-6-million-gift.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics,USF Foundation,University NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSF,Stadium,Tampa General Hospital,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF Foundation/news/2023/florida-board-of-governors-approves-usfs-plan-for-a-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxThe Florida Board of Governors voted in favor of the financing plan for the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s new on-campus stadium, signaling state-level support for the transformational facility scheduled to open in fall 2026.Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:00:00 Florida Board of Governors approves USF’s plan for a new on-campus stadiumThe Florida Board of Governors voted in favor of the financing plan for the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s new on-campus stadium, signaling state-level support for the transformational facility scheduled to open in fall 2026.91³Ô¹ÏÍø students in the stands at football game/news/2023/florida-board-of-governors-approves-usfs-plan-for-a-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxCampus Life,USF Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,Board of Governors,MyUSF,USF Athletics/news/2023/a-high-achieving-class-of-nearly-6900-new-undergraduate-students-begin-their-journey-at-usf.aspxAlong with serving thousands of students from around Tampa Bay, the new class of students represents 46 states and 139 countries, an indicator th91³Ô¹ÏÍø brings the top talent from across Florida, the nation and the world to the region.Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 A high-achieving class of nearly 6,900 new undergraduate students begin their journey 91³Ô¹ÏÍøAlong with serving thousands of students from around Tampa Bay, the new class of students represents 46 states and 139 countries, an indicator th91³Ô¹ÏÍø brings the top talent from across Florida, the nation and the world to the region.91³Ô¹ÏÍø walk on campus/news/2023/a-high-achieving-class-of-nearly-6900-new-undergraduate-students-begin-their-journey-at-usf.aspxStudent Success,University NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSF/news/2023/usf-welcomes-more-than-200-new-faculty-members.aspxAn internationally recognized stem cell researcher studying glaucoma, a highly regarded marine scientist, a leader in the field of risk management and insurance and experts across a wide range of other disciplines are among the approximately 225 new full-time faculty members joining USF this fall.Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 91³Ô¹ÏÍø welcomes more than 200 new faculty membersAn internationally recognized stem cell researcher studying glaucoma, a highly regarded marine scientist, a leader in the field of risk management and insurance and experts across a wide range of other disciplines are among the approximately 225 new full-time faculty members joining USF this fall.Group of faculty give the "go bulls" hand signal/news/2023/usf-welcomes-more-than-200-new-faculty-members.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSF/news/2023/usf-earns-national-recognition-as-a-top-employer.aspxNewsweek ranks the university as one of America’s greatest workplaces for 2023. USF is the only university in Florida to appear on the list and one of only a small group of colleges and universities nationwide to be ranked.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:00:00 91³Ô¹ÏÍø earns national recognition as a top employerNewsweek ranks the university as one of America’s greatest workplaces for 2023. USF is the only university in Florida to appear on the list and one of only a small group of colleges and universities nationwide to be ranked.91³Ô¹ÏÍø earns national recognition as a top employer/news/2023/usf-earns-national-recognition-as-a-top-employer.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Human Resources,MyUSF/news/2023/usf-remains-among-top-finishers-in-states-performance-standings.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø placed third overall in the state’s performance-based funding standings, which measure universities on a series of student success-based metrics. Since the state implemented the performance-based funding model in 2014, USF is the only university to finish in the top four every year.Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 91³Ô¹ÏÍø remains among top finishers in state’s performance standings91³Ô¹ÏÍø placed third overall in the state’s performance-based funding standings, which measure universities on a series of student success-based metrics. Since the state implemented the performance-based funding model in 2014, USF is the only university to finish in the top four every year.Bull statue outside Marshall Student Center/news/2023/usf-remains-among-top-finishers-in-states-performance-standings.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Board of Governors,MyUSF/news/2023/final-state-budget-provides-transformational-new-funding-for-usf.aspxThis year’s budget represents the largest operational budget increase in USF history, building on last year’s record-breaking legislative session for USF. Several high-priority university projects will move forward.Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:00:00 Final state budget provides transformational new funding for USFThis year’s budget represents the largest operational budget increase in USF history, building on last year’s record-breaking legislative session for USF. Several high-priority university projects will move forward.91³Ô¹ÏÍø visiting the capitol in 2023/news/2023/final-state-budget-provides-transformational-new-funding-for-usf.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman/news/2023/weatherford-and-griffin-reelected-as-usf-board-of-trustees-chair-and-vice-chair.aspxWill Weatherford and Mike Griffin will continue to serve as the chair and vice chair of the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees for an additional two-year term after their reelection by board members on June 13.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:00:00 Weatherford and Griffin reelected as USF Board of Trustees chair and vice chairWill Weatherford and Mike Griffin will continue to serve as the chair and vice chair of the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees for an additional two-year term after their reelection by board members on June 13.Will Weatherford, Rhea Law, Mike Griffin/news/2023/weatherford-and-griffin-reelected-as-usf-board-of-trustees-chair-and-vice-chair.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Board of Trustees/news/2023/usf-board-of-trustees-approves-financing-for-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxThe approved plan includes financing for an estimated 35,000-seat facility that is scheduled to open by fall 2026. The stadium will be built on the east side of the Tampa campus on a site known as Sycamore Fields, providing synergy with the ongoing expansion of the USF Athletics district.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees approves financing for new on-campus stadiumThe approved plan includes financing for an estimated 35,000-seat facility that is scheduled to open by fall 2026. The stadium will be built on the east side of the Tampa campus on a site known as Sycamore Fields, providing synergy with the ongoing expansion of the USF Athletics district.Graphic: future on-campus stadium/news/2023/usf-board-of-trustees-approves-financing-for-new-on-campus-stadium.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,USF Athletics/news/2023/state-budget-includes-significant-new-funding-for-usf-operations-and-several-major-projects.aspxThe Florida Legislature reached agreement on a state budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year that includes transformational increases in recurring operational funding and new investments in several significant projects for the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø. The budget builds on last year’s record-breaking legislative session for USF.Wed, 03 May 2023 08:00:00 State budget includes significant new funding for USF operations and several major projectsThe Florida Legislature reached agreement on a state budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year that includes transformational increases in recurring operational funding and new investments in several significant projects for the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø. The budget builds on last year’s record-breaking legislative session for USF.President Law (centered) is surrounded by students on the Florida House floor/news/2023/state-budget-includes-significant-new-funding-for-usf-operations-and-several-major-projects.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSF,USF Health,USF Sarasota-Manatee,USF St. Petersburg