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Tampa Bay region’s members of Congress secure $14 million in new funding for seven projects at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬

These federal dollars support seven different projects across all ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ campuses and ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health, including initiatives that will benefit student success, military veterans and critical research in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, brain health and environmental sciences.

February 12, 2026University News

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ online graduate programs rise significantly, place among the nation’s best in new U.S. News rankings

All four ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ programs ranked in the 2026 Best Online Graduate Programs by U.S. News & World Report improved from last year and are inside the top 35 among public universities, including one ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ program in the top 15 and another jumping into the top 20.

January 27, 2026Student Success, University News

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New report finds ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s economic impact nears $10 billion annually across ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, including $7 billion in Tampa Bay

Based on the latest data, the report shows that ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ delivers substantial returns for students, taxpayers, employers and communities through several key areas, including workforce development, research innovation, health care and alumni productivity.

January 26, 202670th Anniversary, University News

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ celebrates 70th anniversary in 2026 with year-long campaign honoring its history, focusing on the future

Elements of the campaign include a 70th anniversary website, limited-edition merchandise, opportunities for individuals to share their own historical photos or videos and the release of new content that spotlights the students, alumni, faculty, staff and other supporters who have shaped ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s impact across generations.

January 5, 202670th Anniversary, University News

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Board of Governors confirms Moez Limayem as ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s next president

Limayem has served as president of the University of North ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ since 2022 and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ for 10 years before taking the role at UNF.

December 12, 2025University News

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ releases new renderings of Fletcher District as project receives state-level approval

The university’s planned mixed-use destination features student and multifamily housing, restaurants, retail, a hotel and conference center, an academic research facility and recreation space.

November 7, 2025Community Partnerships, University News

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ launches free online course designed for AI skill building

Designed for individuals with no technical background, the short-form program provides practical, flexible and self-paced opportunities for professionals, educators and the general public to build confidence and skills in incorporating AI into their work and daily lives.

October 28, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Student Success

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Moez Limayem unanimously selected by ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Board of Trustees as the university’s next president

Moez Limayem currently serves as president of the University of North ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ for 10 years. His appointment is subject to confirmation by the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Board of Governors (BOG), which oversees the State University System.

October 21, 2025University News

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ climbs to its highest position ever in U.S. News rankings

The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year. ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ also 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

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ kicks 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

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How do Floridians perceive AI in mental health and health care?

During Mental Health Awareness Month, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ and FAU researchers release results from a statewide public opinion survey that measures mental health experiences and attitudes toward the use of artificial intelligence in health care.

May 21, 2025Research and Innovation

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ online graduate programs continue to rank among the nation’s best

Several of the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s online graduate programs remain among the top in the country, according to the 2025 Best Online Graduate Programs rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s highest-ranked program is inside the Top 20 among all public and private universities and another program improved by 24 places to break into the Top 50.

January 21, 2025Student Success, University News

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