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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 19, 2026University News

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Tampa Bay region’s members of Congress secure $14 million in new funding for seven projects at USF

These federal dollars support seven different projects across all USF campuses and USF Health, including initiatives that will benefit student success, military veterans and critical research in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, brain health and environmental sciences.

February 12, 2026University News

USF staff and students collaborate on projects for the Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement.

USF recognized by Forbes as one of America’s top large employers for second consecutive year

The University of South Florida is one of the country’s best large employers, according to a new list released by Forbes. USF is the only public or private university in Florida to make the list.

February 11, 2026University News

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A message of gratitude and reflection from President Law

Rhea Law reflects on her time as the first alum to serve as the president of USF.

February 9, 2026University News

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USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars

USF is the only public university in Florida to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.

February 3, 2026University News

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USF online graduate programs rise significantly, place among the nation’s best in new U.S. News rankings

All four USF programs ranked in the 2026 Best Online Graduate Programs by U.S. News & World Report improved from last year and are inside the top 35 among public universities, including one USF program in the top 15 and another jumping into the top 20.

January 27, 2026Student Success, University News

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New report finds USF’s economic impact nears $10 billion annually across Florida, including $7 billion in Tampa Bay

Based on the latest data, the report shows that USF delivers substantial returns for students, taxpayers, employers and communities through several key areas, including workforce development, research innovation, health care and alumni productivity.

January 26, 202670th Anniversary, University News

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USF rises in new research rankings, outpacing many peer institutions in growth

With $522 million in research expenditures in fiscal year 2024, USF ranks No. 47 among the nation’s public universities – and a growth rate higher than 90% of members of the Association of American Universities.

January 13, 2026Research and Innovation, University News

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USF debuts new homepage, enhancing user experience

The redesign was informed by a yearlong research effort that included surveys, focus groups and in-depth analysis of website data – examining how multiple audiences use the USF homepage and what they are looking for when they arrive.

January 12, 202670th Anniversary, University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Mad scientist-turned-AI pioneer helping shape USF's future in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing

Pioneering USF AI researcher Lawrence Hall — once playfully called a “mad scientist” — helped lay the foundation for the new Bellini College of Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. Today, as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, the college stands as a fast-growing hub shaping every USF discipline and preparing the next generation of AI and cybersecurity leaders.

January 5, 202670th Anniversary, University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF at 70: How the medical school shaped the university’s legacy

From a grainy a wooden sign in the sand to a world-class medical institution, USF’s Health Morsani College of Medicine has risen faster and farther than anyone imagined. This story traces that remarkable journey through the eyes of charter class member Dr. Douglas Barrett and the pioneers who helped lay its foundation.

January 5, 202670th Anniversary, University News

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From sand paths to AI: Charter class members celebrate USF’s 70th anniversary

As USF celebrates its 70th anniversary, members of the charter class reflect on the university’s remarkable rise from sandy paths and a handful of buildings to a nationally recognized research powerhouse. From Student ID No. 0001 to today’s institution leading in AI and innovation, their stories capture the spirit that built USF.

January 5, 202670th Anniversary, University News

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