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Top stories of 2025
From launching the nation’s first college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to celebrating an historic football season, 2025 was defined by bold moments and impactful leadership. As we turn the page to the second half of the decade, here are some of the year’s top stories.
December 16, 2025Campus News
Florida Board of Governors confirms Moez Limayem as USF’s next president
Limayem has served as president of the University of North Florida since 2022 and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years before taking the role at UNF.
December 12, 2025Campus News
USF cybersecurity student overcomes surprise cancer diagnosis
USF cybersecurity student Angelin Benny discovered she had thyroid cancer after a back injury led to unexpected scans. Despite months of uncertainty and treatment, she pushed forward, took on leadership roles and found strength in her support system. Now recovered, she’s preparing to graduate and begin her cybersecurity career.
December 8, 2025Students
MSW student Angela Sciarrone named Manatee County Team Member of the Year
The award recognizes her outstanding service to Manatee County through her role in the Public Safety Department.
December 8, 2025Campus News, Students
Finding his voice at USF Sarasota-Manatee
Graduating student, Elliott Wilson, found his voice at USF Sarasota-Manatee with the help of friends, faculty, and a little karaoke.
December 3, 2025Students
STEM academic facility groundbreaking begins a milestone campus project
A transformative project began when the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee officially broke ground on the new STEM academic facility.
November 19, 2025Campus News, Events
USF Hospitality Lab hosts The Ritz-Carlton's chef for immersive culinary and career lesson
USF students were treated to a special pasta making demonstration from The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota’s Chef Andrew Thompson during the International Food and Culture class.
November 17, 2025Campus News, Events
Siblings chair 2026 USF Sarasota-Manatee Brunch on the Bay
A dynamic duo is stepping forward to champion student success at USF Sarasota-Manatee. Brother and sister Luke and Dr. Jennifer Bencie will co-chair the 2026 Brunch on the Bay, uniting their shared commitment to education, public service, and community engagement to support scholarships that change lives.
November 12, 2025Campus News
Florida employers gain competitive edge as USF expands federally funded cybersecurity program
Due to its success, the university is nearly doubling enrollment of the InfoSec Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst program, offering it for free to 400 military veterans, first responders and public-sector professionals.
November 10, 2025Campus News
Duvall Initiative’s Inaugural Duvall Training Institute: Medication-Assisted Treatment
Over 65 community partners attended the inaugural Duvall Training Institute to discuss, educate, and collaborate around the topic of Medication-Assisted Treatment.
November 10, 2025Campus News, Events
Moez Limayem unanimously selected by USF Board of Trustees as the university’s next president
Moez Limayem currently serves as president of the University of North Florida and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years. His appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors (BOG), which oversees the State University System.
October 21, 2025Campus News
Internship program prepares humanities students for early-career success
Bustinza’s internship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation is one of many made possible by a five-year, $4.8 million grant from the Mellon Foundation that will support up to 900 students each year in otherwise unpaid internships.
October 20, 2025Research