/news/Recent posts from ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Newsen-usFri, 31 Oct 2025 09:25:01 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2025/key-support-for-usf-included-in-this-years-state-budget.aspxFunding for the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s institutional priorities and support for other important university projects is included in the 2025-26 fiscal year state budget. It will soon be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his review, approval and line-item veto consideration. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:34:32 Key support for ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ included in this year’s state budgetFunding for the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s institutional priorities and support for other important university projects is included in the 2025-26 fiscal year state budget. It will soon be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his review, approval and line-item veto consideration. ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ students and President Rhea Law at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Day at the Capitol/news/2025/key-support-for-usf-included-in-this-years-state-budget.aspxUniversity NewsÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Legislature,President Rhea Law/news/2025/04-17-law-message-events-at-florida-state-university.aspxÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ President Rhea Law issues a statement following the tragic events at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ State University.External ArticleThu, 17 Apr 2025 17:12:58 A message from President Rhea LawÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ President Rhea Law issues a statement following the tragic events at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ State University.University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/04-17-law-message-events-at-florida-state-university.aspxUniversity NewsPresident Rhea Law/news/2025/usf-president-rhea-law-announces-plans-to-step-down-after-national-search-to-select-a-successor.aspxRhea 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, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ became the first public university in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ to be invited to join the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:36:28 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ President Rhea Law announces plans to step down after national search to select a successorRhea 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, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ became the first public university in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ to be invited to join the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.President Rhea Law gives the Go Bulls sign/news/2025/usf-president-rhea-law-announces-plans-to-step-down-after-national-search-to-select-a-successor.aspxUniversity NewsMyÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬,President Rhea Law/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxAs 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:29:14 Top stories of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new era/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Legislature,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬,President Rhea Law,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,Top Stories,ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Athletics,ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health,ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2024/usf-launches-new-program-cultivating-collaboration-with-community-leaders.aspxLeadership ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ brings together 14 community leaders for a dynamic exchange of insights and experiences. The inaugural class will meet monthly for the next six months, giving them an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s various departments, including academic, research and administrative units on all three campuses.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:11:44 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ launches new program cultivating collaboration with community leadersLeadership ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ brings together 14 community leaders for a dynamic exchange of insights and experiences. The inaugural class will meet monthly for the next six months, giving them an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s various departments, including academic, research and administrative units on all three campuses.Leadership ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ inaugural class poses in front of the Lifsey House/news/2024/usf-launches-new-program-cultivating-collaboration-with-community-leaders.aspxCommunity PartnershipsOffice of University Community Partnerships,President Rhea Law/news/2024/usf-and-tgh-partner-with-robotics-company-to-become-the-first-to-bring-life-saving-surgical-technology-to-tampa-bay.aspxThe agreement with Medical Microinstruments will help elevate the standard in reconstructive oncology and the care of cancer patients in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬. It was signed during a special ceremony in Italy, as part of a week-long trade mission led by ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Governor Ron DeSantis.Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:13:50 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ and TGH partner with robotics company to become the first to bring life-saving surgical technology to Tampa BayThe agreement with Medical Microinstruments will help elevate the standard in reconstructive oncology and the care of cancer patients in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬. It was signed during a special ceremony in Italy, as part of a week-long trade mission led by ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Governor Ron DeSantis.ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ President Rhea Law, TGH Cancer Institute Executive Director Dr. Eduardo Sotomayor and MMI President and CEO Mark Toland pose with ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Governor Ron DeSantis/news/2024/usf-and-tgh-partner-with-robotics-company-to-become-the-first-to-bring-life-saving-surgical-technology-to-tampa-bay.aspxÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health,University NewsGovernor Ron DeSantis,Morsani College of Medicine,President Rhea Law,Ryan Hughes,Tampa General Hospital,ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health/news/2024/usf-president-rhea-law-highlights-record-breaking-successes-future-vision-in-university-fall-address.aspxSpeaking 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.Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:55:47 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ President Rhea Law highlights record-breaking successes, future vision in university fall addressSpeaking 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.ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ President Rhea Law/news/2024/usf-president-rhea-law-highlights-record-breaking-successes-future-vision-in-university-fall-address.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,MyÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬,President Rhea Law/news/2024/university-of-south-florida-welcomes-presidents-new-global-leadership-council.aspxThe University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is welcoming back to campus members of a newly created presidential advisory group that includes 14 esteemed alumni who are renowned leaders in their respective fields around the world.Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:54:33 University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ welcomes new President’s Global Leadership CouncilThe University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is welcoming back to campus members of a newly created presidential advisory group that includes 14 esteemed alumni who are renowned leaders in their respective fields around the world.President's Global Leadership Council/news/2024/university-of-south-florida-welcomes-presidents-new-global-leadership-council.aspxCommunity PartnershipsAlumni,Dan Caterinicchia,MyÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬,President Rhea Law/news/2024/usf-president-rhea-law-receives-honorary-degree-delivers-keynote-address-at-stetson-law-commencement.aspxPresident Rhea Law is a Stetson alumna whose legal career spans several decades. Her advice to the graduating class centered on three main themes: the importance of believing in oneself, remaining open to new opportunities and maintaining one’s credibility in practicing law.Wed, 22 May 2024 08:31:59 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ President Rhea Law receives honorary degree, delivers keynote address at Stetson Law CommencementPresident Rhea Law is a Stetson alumna whose legal career spans several decades. Her advice to the graduating class centered on three main themes: the importance of believing in oneself, remaining open to new opportunities and maintaining one’s credibility in practicing law.President Rhea Law speaks at Stetson Law commencement ceremony/news/2024/usf-president-rhea-law-receives-honorary-degree-delivers-keynote-address-at-stetson-law-commencement.aspxHonors and AwardsPresident Rhea Law/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxFrom being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Top stories of 2023From being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬.Graphic that says, "a momentous year. 2023, a limitless future"/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,MyÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬,President Rhea Law,Stadium,Student Success,Tina Meketa,ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Athletics/news/2023/law-shares-vision-for-usfs-future-in-presidential-inauguration-speech.aspxIn her remarks to students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the Tampa Bay community, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ President Rhea Law shared plans for taking the university to the next level, including three academic areas of strength to build on, a renewed commitment to community partnerships and a new on-campus stadium.Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:00:00 Law shares vision for ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s future in presidential inauguration speechIn her remarks to students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the Tampa Bay community, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ President Rhea Law shared plans for taking the university to the next level, including three academic areas of strength to build on, a renewed commitment to community partnerships and a new on-campus stadium.Photo of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ President Rhea Law during the inauguration ceremony at the Yeungling Center/news/2023/law-shares-vision-for-usfs-future-in-presidential-inauguration-speech.aspxUniversity NewsMyÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬,President Rhea Law/news/2022/forbes-ranks-the-university-of-south-florida-as-one-of-americas-best-employers-for-women.aspxÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ ranks No. 22 on the Forbes list, which includes employers across a wide range of industries. Women currently account for 57% of all ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ employees, 64% of administration employees and 51% of executive/senior leadership.Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Forbes ranks the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ as one of America’s Best Employers for WomenÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ ranks No. 22 on the Forbes list, which includes employers across a wide range of industries. Women currently account for 57% of all ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ employees, 64% of administration employees and 51% of executive/senior leadership.Woman works in engineering lab/news/2022/forbes-ranks-the-university-of-south-florida-as-one-of-americas-best-employers-for-women.aspxUniversity NewsMyÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬,President Rhea Law/news/2022/florida-board-of-governors-confirms-rhea-law-as-university-of-south-floridas-eighth-president.aspxThe ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Board of Governors (BOG) voted unanimously to confirm Rhea Law as the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s next president. Law, who was selected unanimously by the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Board of Trustees (BOT) last week, is the first ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ alum to fill the role.Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Board of Governors confirms Rhea Law as University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s eighth presidentThe ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Board of Governors (BOG) voted unanimously to confirm Rhea Law as the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s next president. Law, who was selected unanimously by the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Board of Trustees (BOT) last week, is the first ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ alum to fill the role.Graphic w/ President Rhea Law/news/2022/florida-board-of-governors-confirms-rhea-law-as-university-of-south-floridas-eighth-president.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,Brian Lamb,President Rhea Law,Rhea Law,Will Weatherford/news/2022/presidential-candidates-meet-with-usf-community-during-campus-visits.aspxThe ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ community had the opportunity to interact with the two candidates seeking to become the university’s eighth president – the final step before both of them interview with the Board of Trustees.Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Presidential candidates meet with ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ community during campus visitsThe ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ community had the opportunity to interact with the two candidates seeking to become the university’s eighth president – the final step before both of them interview with the Board of Trustees.Graphic that says "ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Presidential Search"/news/2022/presidential-candidates-meet-with-usf-community-during-campus-visits.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trustees,Jeffrey Talley,President Rhea Law,Presidential Search,Rhea Law/news/2022/two-candidates-for-usf-president-advance-to-next-steps-in-the-search-process.aspxThe ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Presidential Search Committee interviewed Interim President Rhea Law and Jeffrey Talley and voted to advance both candidates to the next round, which includes visits on each of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s three campuses on March 21.Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Two candidates for ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ president advance to next steps in the search processThe ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Presidential Search Committee interviewed Interim President Rhea Law and Jeffrey Talley and voted to advance both candidates to the next round, which includes visits on each of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s three campuses on March 21.ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Presidential Search Committee/news/2022/two-candidates-for-usf-president-advance-to-next-steps-in-the-search-process.aspxUniversity NewsJeffrey Talley,MyÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬,President Rhea Law,Presidential Search/news/2022/president-law-explores-the-future-of-university-innovation-with-uf-ucf-presidents-at-synapse-summit.aspxFor the first time ever, University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ President Rhea Law shared the stage with the presidents of the University of Central ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ and the University of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ to offer their visions for the role of university innovation in fueling the state’s future economy.Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 President Law explores the future of university innovation with UF, UCF presidents at Synapse SummitFor the first time ever, University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ President Rhea Law shared the stage with the presidents of the University of Central ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ and the University of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ to offer their visions for the role of university innovation in fueling the state’s future economy.President Rhea Law appears on the Synapse Summit stage with the presidents of UCF and UF./news/2022/president-law-explores-the-future-of-university-innovation-with-uf-ucf-presidents-at-synapse-summit.aspxUniversity NewsPresident Rhea Law,Synapse Summit