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USF provides presidential search updates

USF Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford announced that Mike Griffin, Board of Trustees vice chair and USF alum, has agreed to serve as chair of the 14-member Presidential Search Committee. To assist the committee, USF has retained a highly regarded firm that worked with the university in its last presidential search.

February 20, 2025University News

President Rhea Law gives the Go Bulls sign

USF President Rhea Law announces plans to step down after national search to select a successor

Rhea Law has served as president since August 2021, initially on an interim basis before being named to the role permanently in March 2022. Under her leadership, USF became the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.

February 17, 2025University News

USF football celebrates the win

USF football claims Hawai’i Bowl in five-overtime thriller

The game against San Jose State was the longest in bowl history and the longest in USF history. This is the second year in a row for the Bulls to win a bowl game under head coach Alex Golesh.

December 25, 2024USF Athletics

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USF Health launches state-funded hyperbaric oxygen therapy trial with first patient

USF Health welcomed its first participants of a $28 million state-funded clinical trial to study the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on Florida service members and veterans who suffer from traumatic brain injury.

December 17, 2024Research and Innovation, USF Health

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USF breaks ground on new on-campus stadium

The University of South Florida has broken ground on a 35,000-seat on-campus stadium, marking a significant milestone in enhancing student life and alumni engagement. Scheduled to open in fall 2027, the stadium will host USF's football and women’s lacrosse teams, and serve as a year-round venue for sports, concerts and community events.

November 8, 2024USF Athletics, University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF Hurricane Milton FAQs

Learn more about the university's reopening plans, classroom instruction and business operations.

October 16, 2024University News

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U.S. News ranks USF a top 50 public university, best value among all Florida universities

Over the past decade, USF has risen an impressive 39 spots among public universities from No. 84 to No. 45, and 65 spots among all universities, from No. 156 to No. 91.

September 24, 2024University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF weather update

The University of South Florida is monitoring the tropical system in the Caribbean Sea and any possible impacts to the Tampa Bay region. The safety of students, faculty and staff is our highest priority as we track the storm.

September 23, 2024University News

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USF launches new public portal that brings Tampa's archives to life

The University of South Florida Libraries' Tampa Through Time Portal is an interactive resource that merges archives, digital tools and mapping to allow users to immerse themselves in the city's rich history.

September 19, 2024Community Partnerships

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New on-campus stadium rendering highlights student section

When the University of South Florida's on-campus stadium opens in 2027, the west side will be exclusively for students and will include amenities such as its own dedicated entrance, concessions and landing for an in-game disc jockey.

September 18, 2024USF Athletics, University News

USF cybersecurity program gives students a competitive edge in career readiness

USF cybersecurity program gives students a competitive edge in career readiness

USF has become a leader in cybersecurity education by uniquely equipping its students with advanced, hands-on training that gives them a competitive advantage in the field.

September 17, 2024Student Success

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Twenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards

The variety of research includes advancing our understanding of hurricanes, improving public transit systems, pursuing new treatments for addiction, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular and infectious diseases.

September 16, 2024Honors and Awards

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