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USF students and President Rhea Law at USF Day at the Capitol

Key support for USF included in this year’s state budget

Funding for the 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ’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. 

June 16, 2025University News

Five faculty and students from USF and the words, Be Bold

USF wins prestigious gold Telly Award for Be Bold campaign

The 30-second commercial – part of the university’s brand campaign that aired on television, streaming and digital platforms – showcases USF students and faculty who represent the heart of USF.

June 6, 2025University News

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Will 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀatherford and Mike Griffin reelected to USF Board of Trustees leadership roles

The 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ Board of Trustees will continue to be led by Will 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀatherford and Mike Griffin after their reelection as chair and vice chair during today’s board meeting. 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀatherford and Griffin, who have served as chair and vice chair since 2021, were each selected for an additional two-year term.

June 3, 2025University News

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Top stories of USF's spring semester

As USF shifts into summer, thousands of new graduates are entering the workforce prepared to meet industry demand and elevate the talent pipeline across Tampa Bay, the state and nation. Their final semester at USF was packed with milestone moments: a record-setting donation, multiple national championships and top-tier rankings that affirm the value of a USF degree.

May 12, 2025University News

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USF confers more than 7,700 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies

Graduates included a mother and son earning their degrees, a cancer survivor who never gave up on her educational goal and twin sisters who created thriving startups, winning awards along the way to fuel their entrepreneurial journeys.

May 12, 2025Student Success, University News

USF President Rhea Law gives the go bulls hand signal at commencement

Local meteorologist Denis Phillips, Tampa Bay Sports Commission’s Rob Higgins among award recipients at USF’s Spring commencement

The 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ honored seven individuals for their service to the university, the Tampa Bay community and the nation during Commencement ceremonies May 8-11.

May 12, 2025University News

Travis Bell and Rocky the Bull

Humor, embarrassment and joy: Meet the name readers of USF’s commencement ceremonies

For those in attendance, the conferring of thousands of degrees each semester seems to run smoothly. But for the commencement readers, getting those names right takes preparation, care and a bit of courage.

April 30, 2025University News

Rending of USF on campus stadium

Trustees approve updated USF stadium plan, paving the way for full construction to move forward

Check out USF’s latest rendering for the stadium and learn more about how construction is ramping up – putting it on track to open in fall 2027.

April 29, 2025USF Athletics, University News

91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ: A Preeminent Research University

A message from President Rhea Law

USF President Rhea Law issues a statement following the tragic events at Florida State University.

April 17, 2025University News

Dr. Charles J. Lockwood, executive vice president of USF Health and dean of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀndi Goodson-Celerin, executive vice president and chief nursing executive at Tampa General Hospital, USF President Rhea Law, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, College of Nursing Dean Usha Menon and USF nursing student Sydney Bauer

USF celebrates construction milestone for new facility aimed at addressing Florida’s nursing shortage

The USF Health College of Nursing’s new 34,000-square-foot facility is set to transform nursing education, reinforcing the university’s leadership in meeting the state of Florida’s growing demand for qualified nurses.

April 17, 2025USF Health, University News

USF student poses with Rocky at the Florida Senate chamber

91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ gain important experience, advocate for USF during Day at the Capitol

With less than three weeks left in the legislative session, nearly 100 USF students spent the day in Tallahassee meeting with lawmakers and learning the importance of civic engagement.

April 15, 2025University News

Three USF employees sit at their computers

USF recognized by Forbes as one of America’s top large employers and the best among Florida universities

The 91Âé¶¹ÌìÃÀ has been named one of the nation's premier employers and top university employer in Florida by Forbes, highlighting its vibrant workplace culture, commitment to innovation and investment in employee success.

April 8, 2025University News

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