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University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Reflecting on 2020 with Hope for the New Year

Among the unexpected consequences of 2020 has been the challenge of finding words to adequately describe it. In so many ways it’s been a year like no other.

December 18, 2020

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF Launches Comprehensive Anti-Racism Website

Launching today is a comprehensive university-wide anti-racism website that will serve as a collective resource and information warehouse for content related to USF’s commitment to anti-racism.

December 4, 2020University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Statement on the USF College of Education from President Steve Currall, Provost Ralph Wilcox and Interim Dean Judith Ponticell

As our university-wide process of strategic realignment moves forward, USF remains committed to our responsibility of meeting the needs of the surrounding communities while continuing to be responsible stewards of the university’s financial resources.

November 20, 2020

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Wishing you a happy and safe Thanksgiving

With thanks and gratitude for all you do, I wish you all a very happy and safe Thanksgiving and holiday break.

November 20, 2020

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Announcing task force to review salary equity

President Currall asked members from across the university to form a task force focused on salary equity at USF. The task force will lead an analysis of salaries with the goal of revealing disparities based on gender, race or other factors impacting equity.

October 30, 2020

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Welcome to the start of the fall semester

Welcome to a historic start to our fall semester at the University of South Florida.

August 24, 2020Campus Life

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Reinforcing our Title IX support mechanisms

As we prepare for the fall semester, I wish to update you on our continued efforts to improve our support and outreach services, as well as reinforce our available reporting mechanisms.

August 11, 2020University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Taking action to address societal racism

Today, I’m writing to provide you with an update on important actions USF is taking as we work to become an even greater force for positive change. Our specific actions are outlined below.

August 4, 2020University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Supporting our international students

International students are cherished members of our university community and we recognize that many of you are coping with unique challenges as a result of COVID-19.

July 9, 2020COVID-19, University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

In response to reports of sexual violence on campus

In light of the information recently shared on social media, I believe it’s important for us to reexamine our processes and outreach initiatives to ensure that we are responding effectively to allegations of sexual violence.

July 1, 2020University News

President Steve Currall joined the University of South Florida on July 1, 2019.

A momentous year

President Steve Currall joined the University of South Florida on July 1, 2019. He has successfully consolidated USF’s three campuses, raised over $115 million and continues to lead through the complexities resulting from COVID-19, making Currall’s first year in office one of the most eventful time periods since USF was established in 1956.

July 1, 2020University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

The significance of Juneteenth

USF President Steven C. Currall addresses the significance of Juneteenth, a 155-year-old holiday celebrating the emancipation of African-Americans from slavery in the U.S.

June 19, 2020University News

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