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University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

A message from Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford

USF Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford addresses the community regarding the BOT unanimously selecting Moez Limayem as the ninth president in USF history.

October 21, 2025University News

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Moez Limayem unanimously selected by USF Board of Trustees as the university’s next president

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

October 21, 2025University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Celebrated choreographer brings K-Pop to USF dance program

Renowned choreographer Jennifer Archibald is bringing the global energy of K-Pop to the University of South Florida, infusing her commercial dance classes and choreography with the genre’s signature style. Her latest work will debut at USF’s Fall Dance Concert, which runs Oct. 23-26.

October 21, 2025Student Success

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

From overwhelmed freshmen to peer mentors: USF students support fellow Bulls through HEAT

USF’s Health Education Action Team (HEAT) is a peer-led program that helps students navigate college life by promoting mental and sexual health, stress management, substance safety and overall wellness.

October 20, 2025Student Success

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How a USF-designed robot can aid future search and rescue efforts

USF is working to improve communication in emergencies and everyday life by teaching robots to project instructions onto piles of rubble, walls and even chairs.

October 20, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

Byrum Brown runs during FAU game

Bulls electrify Homecoming crowd with fourth consecutive win

USF football posted a 48-13 victory over FAU in front of 45,169 fans at Raymond James Stadium– the fifth-largest homecoming crowd in program history.

October 19, 2025USF Athletics

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

They moved to Florida for USF – now they’re the 2025 Family of the Year

Claudia and Francisco Vazquez relocated their family from New Jersey to Tampa so their sons could attend the University of South Florida, a school they instantly fell in love with. Their unwavering support and pride in being Bulls has now earned them the honor of being named USF’s 2025 Family of the Year.

October 16, 2025Student Success

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USF students and faculty showcase AI and cybersecurity talent at inaugural CyberBay 2025

Research presentations, cyber debate podcasts and a capture the flag cybersecurity challenge were a just a few of the events students from USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing were able to experience at CyberBay 2025.

October 16, 2025Student Success

ARK Innovation Center building

USF, Florida High Tech Corridor expand innovation footprint through partnership with the ARK Innovation Center

As part of the agreement, USF’s Institute of Applied Engineering will establish a presence at the state-of-the-art ARK Innovation Center in St. Petersburg, which serves as a launchpad for early-stage companies focused on disruptive technologies such as machine learning, energy, fintech, artificial intelligence and blockchain.

October 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

Laser show during CyberBay conference

Simulated cyberattack, national security highlight inaugural CyberBay conference

More than 1,000 people attended CyberBay 2025, many from outside of Florida, to explore Tampa Bay’s emergence as a national hub for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.

October 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI

President Rhea Law speaks at CyberBay

USF announces $2.3 million in new philanthropic support for the Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing

The announcements were made at the CyberBay conference, a new initiative to combine technology, academic, government and military sectors in a shared mission to drive Tampa Bay’s evolution as the nation’s leader in the convergence of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.

October 14, 2025USF Foundation

USF HOT band

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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