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State of Florida coded by county based on number of mental health professionals

Statewide center at USF launches Florida’s first-of-its-kind interactive dashboard addressing behavioral health workforce shortage

The dashboard equips policymakers, providers, educators and advocates to confront Florida’s critical shortage of behavioral health professionals.

October 13, 2025Community Partnerships

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Green and gold in motion: Herd of Thunder ignites Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime show

The University of South Florida’s Herd of Thunder marching band brought the green and gold to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime show on Sunday, Oct. 12. The performance featured 348 student musicians and field formations at Raymond James Stadium as they performed an energetic Motown-inspired musical arrangement.

October 13, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

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Moez Limayem named the sole finalist for University of South Florida president

Limayem served as the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years prior to becoming UNF’s president in 2022. He has been recognized by Florida Trend as one of the state’s 500 most influential business leaders and received an award from the National Academy of Inventors for his many contributions to innovation and invention.

September 30, 2025University News

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Historic gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, USF’s first club celebrates its 65th anniversary and a USF alumnus has transformed Nashville’s skyline.

Fall 2025 Issue 

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