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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
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 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
USF Hurricane Milton FAQs
Learn more about the university's reopening plans, classroom instruction and business operations.
October 16, 2024University News
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
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
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 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, University of South Florida 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
USF receives record number of applications, welcomes high-achieving class of incoming students
More 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.
August 27, 2024University News
Despite rainy start, vibrance returns to USF's residence halls
Residence halls at the University of South Florida will hit record capacity numbers this fall, as thousands of students and their families move onto the university’s three campuses this week.
August 22, 2024Campus Life, University News
USF recognized by Forbes as one of Florida’s top employers, best among state universities
Forbes 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.
August 21, 2024University News
USF welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new faculty
USF is bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty members—a 29% increase from last year—who join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by USF’s membership in the AAU.
August 14, 2024Research and Innovation, University News