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Moez Limayem named the sole finalist for ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ president

Limayem served as the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵfor 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.

September 30, 2025University News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵclimbs to its highest position ever in U.S. News rankings

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵis No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year. ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵalso rose to No. 43 among public universities, up two spots from last year, and inside the top 50 for the seventh year in a row.

September 23, 2025Student Success, University News

Hundreds gathered at the Pam and Les Muma Basketball Center for a celebration welcoming Rob Higgins – the first CEO of ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵAthletics. In front of an audience of professional athletes, elected officials and many who worked with Higgins over the years, the alum shared how his time as a ball boy as a child launched a lifelong love for USF.

September 22, 2025¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵAthletics, University News

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Sarasota-Manatee campus honored the lives lost and the bravery of first responders during a September 11 commemorative ceremony, which began with a 21-gun salute by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and the playing of Taps by the United States Marine Corps.

September 11, 2025University News

Rob Higgins named USF’s first CEO of Athletics

Rob Higgins, a former ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵAthletics staff member, becomes the first ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵalum to lead the department.ÌýHe 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.

September 9, 2025¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵAthletics, University News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵmoves forward with plans for new mixed-use project featuring housing, restaurants, academic research facility and more

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Board of Trustees voted to advance plans to transform the university’s former 138-acre golf course into a vibrant mixed-use destination.Ìý Referred to as the Fletcher District, the project will provide a new hub of activity and supports the university’s strategic vision for the future.

September 9, 2025University News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵBoard 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

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵsecures contract with U.S. Army, strengthening collaboration with Department of Defense

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ has signed a five-year research contract worth up to $85 million with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory. The partnership strengthens USF’s defense research in cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences while offering students valuable internship opportunities.

September 4, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success, University News

The transformative project will expand access to high-quality lab instruction in chemistry, biology and physics for students across all ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵcampuses.ÌýThe new facility will be approximately 7,000 square feet and is expected to open in fall 2027.

September 4, 2025University News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵrecognized by Forbes as the best employer among Florida universities

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ is one of Florida’s best employers – and ranks No. 1 among all public or private universities in the state – according to a new list released by Forbes.

August 21, 2025University News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵkicks off fall semester as thousands of students move into residence halls

Residence halls are again expected to be at full capacity with approximately 7,500 students living on the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee campuses when classes begin on Monday, Aug. 25.

August 19, 2025Campus Life, University News

Meet the new faculty helping power USF’s future

From AI-driven discovery to cutting-edge medical research, USF’s newest faculty are advancing bold ideas and preparing students for the future. Their arrival reflects the university’s continued momentum as a hub for world-changing innovation and academic excellence.

August 13, 2025Research and Innovation, University News