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Carol Ann Borchert

USF names new dean for the USF Libraries

Carol Ann Borchert brings a distinguished record of advancing library operations to enhance the impact of research and scholarship across the university.

July 2, 2026University News

Entrance to the University of South Florida

USF advances national security research, becoming first in Florida to implement new secure cloud infrastructure powered by Amazon Web Services

The new secure cloud infrastructure will expand defense and aerospace-focused research, accelerate technology development and prepare students for careers supporting national security.

June 30, 2026Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, University News

Janice Zgibor and text that welcomes her to the Taneja College of Pharmacy

USF names new dean of the Taneja College of Pharmacy

A pharmacist and epidemiologist, Zgibor has served at USF for more than a decade and brings over 20 years of academic leadership experience to the role.She will become just the second permanent dean of the college.

June 17, 2026USF Health, University News

President Moez Limayem and BOT Chair Mike Griffin

Mike Griffin selected to serve as USF Board of Trustees chair

The board unanimously elected Mike Griffin to serve a two-year term and elected longtime community leader and Trustee Oscar Horton as vice chair.

June 17, 2026University News

Jenifer Jasinski Schneider in a classroom

USF names new dean for the College of Education

Jenifer Jasinski Schneider brings a distinguished record of leadership, research and service focused on literacy, creativity and student success.

June 16, 2026University News

USF flag with the USA and State of Florida flag

Florida Legislature agrees to a 2026-27 state budget

The Florida Legislature has completed its work on the state budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including a range of items that impact the University of South Florida.

May 26, 2026University News

Two USF graduates

USF confers more than 8,000 degrees during commencement ceremonies

President Moez Limayem lead his first commencement ceremonies, which featured several graduates from multigenerational Bull families and a special tribute to the two students who tragically passed away last month.

May 11, 2026Student Success, University News

Flowers surround a vigil for two USF student

USF community unites in grief at vigil for students

USF students Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon were honored during an on-campus vigil, which featured remarks from their friends, family members and university leadership.

May 1, 2026University News

Will Weatherford

A message from USF Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford

Will Weatherford reflects on USF's recent achievements, a transition in board leadership and continued confidence in the university’s long-term momentum and impact on the Tampa Bay region.

April 23, 2026University News

Female student at USF commencement

U.S. News & World Report ranks more than 40 USF graduate programs among the nation’s best

USF Health Morsani College of Medicine ranked in the nation’s highest tier for research for the second consecutive year, placing it among the top 16 institutions in the U.S.

April 7, 2026Student Success, University News

Two men work on a rocket

USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing

Research funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of USF’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.

March 10, 2026Research and Innovation, University News

President Moez Limayem meets with students on campus

Welcoming President Moez Limayem: His first week in photos

Moez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF’s ninth president with a week spent engaging with the USF community – emphasizing his excitement for the university’s future and the opportunities ahead.

February 21, 2026University News

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