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The University of South Florida community mourns the passing of Wayne Williams, the husband of President Rhea Law

Wayne Williams passed away at the age of 84. He was involved in a variety of professional and civic organizations, including the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, the Community Development Corp., the Telephone Pioneering Group, the Sports Car Club of America and was a proud member of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.

September 23, 2024University News

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Florida Board of Governors confirms Rhea Law as University of South Florida’s eighth president

The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) voted unanimously to confirm Rhea Law as the University of South Florida’s next president. Law, who was selected unanimously by the USF Board of Trustees (BOT) last week, is the first USF alum to fill the role.

March 30, 2022University News

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Presidential candidates meet with USF community during campus visits

The USF community had the opportunity to interact with the two candidates seeking to become the university’s eighth president – the final step before both of them interview with the Board of Trustees.

March 21, 2022University News

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Two candidates for USF president advance to search committee interviews on March 4

The USF Presidential Search Committee has decided to move forward with Rhea Law, USF’s interim president, and Jeffrey Talley, a senior executive with military, academic, corporate and government experience.

March 1, 2022University News

President Rhea Law and House Speaker Chris Sprowls pose with USF students at the Florida House of Representatives for USF Day at the Capitol.

Students, university leadership advocate for USF during Day at the Capitol in Tallahassee

Dozens of students from the University of South Florida are standing side by side with President Rhea Law, trustees and other university leaders in Tallahassee to advocate for the university’s priorities in the 2022 state legislative session that began last week.

January 18, 2022University News

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Florida Board of Governors confirms Rhea Law as USF’s interim president

The Florida Board of Governors today confirmed Rhea Law as the University of South Florida’s interim president during the board’s meeting held at Florida International University.

September 1, 2021University News

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USF Board of Trustees selects Rhea Law as interim president

The University of South Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Rhea Law to serve as the university’s interim president. Law will begin her term effective immediately with the appointment subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors at its next meeting on Aug. 31.

August 2, 2021University News

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Weatherford recommends Rhea Law for University of South Florida interim president

University of South Florida Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford today announced his recommendation of Rhea Law to serve as USF interim president. Law is a former BOT chair and USF alumna.

July 26, 2021University News

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