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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, 2025Campus News
From the Chancellor: USF Sarasota-Manatee set high standard during accreditation visit
SACSCOC representatives hear about academic and other programs that make Sarasota-Manatee campus unique for students.
February 18, 2025Campus 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, 2025Campus News
Tickets remain on sale for USF Sarasota-Manatee's 30th Brunch on the Bay on March 2
The 30th Brunch on the Bay, the signature philanthropic event for the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee is set for Sunday, Nov. 3. The event will again support student scholarships and campus initiatives.
February 17, 2025Campus News, Events
From classroom to discovery: USF students make waves with transformative research
This weekend, University of South Florida students are showcasing their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.
USF researchers, Tampa Bay Partnership unveil Tampa Bay area workforce and affordability data
State of the Region reports show that affordability pressures have lessened; strong improvements throughout the education and talent pipeline.
February 13, 2025Campus News
Documentary filmmaker speaks to criminology classes
Charlie Minn, known for his documentaries on true crime, corruption, and the police, visited criminology classes at the Sarasota-Manatee and St. Petersburg campuses.
February 13, 2025Campus News
Honors Foundations program drives first-year student success
The Judy Genshaft Honors College Honors Foundations Program helps first-year students adjust to college life through peer mentorship, community-building, and academic support. Upperclassmen mentors guide students in navigating campus resources, forming connections, and developing essential skills for success.
February 13, 2025Students
USF Sarasota-Manatee researchers receive seed funding for human trafficking prevention project
A research team that includes two USF Sarasota-Manatee faculty members has been awarded a Cyber Florida grant to develop an AI-driven education platform designed to safeguard teenagers from human trafficking risks.
February 13, 2025Campus News, Research
Nault Center for Entrepreneurship celebrates successful rollout of first-of-its-kind Every Student Entrepreneur program
The USF Nault Center for Entrepreneurship celebrates the success of its groundbreaking Every Student Entrepreneur program, which empowers students to launch businesses while in school.
February 11, 2025Students
USF Future of Food Think Tank’s bold vision to fight food insecurity
The Future of Food Think Tank at the University of South Florida has convened a diverse group of researchers, health professionals and community leaders to tackle one of the most critical challenges of our time—food insecurity.
February 11, 2025Research
USF Future of Education Think Tank aims to ‘shift the paradigm'
The USF Future of Education Think Tank is part of an organic, faculty-driven effort to bring together dynamic, interdisciplinary teams from across the university to address key areas of emphasis.
February 5, 2025Research