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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, 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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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ names new dean for the College of Engineering

Levi Thompson has been named as the new dean of theÌýCollege of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the University of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the University of Michigan.Ìý

December 16, 2024University News

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researchers reveal key findings from national voter opinion survey on the economy and political stress

Findings from University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researchers show most American voters agree the upcoming presidential election will significantly impact the economy moving forward and that political stress has remained consistent during this election cycle.

October 28, 2024Research and Innovation

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U.S. News ranks ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ a top 50 public university, best value among all ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ universities

Over the past decade, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ study reveals voter opinions on AI, foreign election interference and political stress in the U.S.

Findings show about half of voters are concerned about the potential impacts of artificial intelligence on this year’s election and believe the government has not done enough to deter foreign interference in the contest.

August 12, 2024Research and Innovation

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ names new Muma College of Business dean

The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ today announced the appointment of David Blackwell as the new Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business. Blackwell comes to ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ after serving as associate dean for professional graduate programs at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics.

May 14, 2024University News

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