https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSat, 09 May 2026 19:01:09 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-to-confer-more-than-8000-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-may-7-10.aspxPresident 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.Sat, 09 May 2026 09:59:43 USF confers more than 8,000 degrees during commencement ceremoniesPresident 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.USF graduates with the words, "138th commencement convocation, spring 2026"https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-to-confer-more-than-8000-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-may-7-10.aspxStudent Success,University NewsAlthea Johnson,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,President Moez Limayemhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/tampa-bay-regions-members-of-congress-secure-14-million-in-new-funding-for-seven-projects-at-usf.aspxThese 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.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:32:57 Tampa Bay region’s members of Congress secure $14 million in new funding for seven projects at USFThese 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.U.S. capital buildinghttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/tampa-bay-regions-members-of-congress-secure-14-million-in-new-funding-for-seven-projects-at-usf.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,Congresshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-online-graduate-programs-rise-significantly-place-among-the-nations-best-in-new-usf-news-rankings.aspxAll 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.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:42:42 USF online graduate programs rise significantly, place among the nation’s best in new U.S. News rankingsAll 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.Student graduate with the words, "Top 35 online graduate programs among public universities"https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-online-graduate-programs-rise-significantly-place-among-the-nations-best-in-new-usf-news-rankings.aspxStudent Success,University NewsAlthea Johnson,MyUSF,U.S. News and World Reporthttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspxBased 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.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:15:19 New report finds USF’s economic impact nears $10 billion annually across Florida, including $7 billion in Tampa BayBased 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.Graphic says, "USF Economic Impact Report" over Bull statue imagehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Althea Johnson,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-celebrates-70th-anniversary-in-2026-with-year-long-campaign-honoring-its-history-focusing-on-the-future.aspxElements of the campaign include a 70th anniversary website, limited-edition merchandise, opportunities for individuals to share their own historical photos or videos and the release of new content that spotlights the students, alumni, faculty, staff and other supporters who have shaped USF’s impact across generations.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:18:05 USF celebrates 70th anniversary in 2026 with year-long campaign honoring its history, focusing on the futureElements of the campaign include a 70th anniversary website, limited-edition merchandise, opportunities for individuals to share their own historical photos or videos and the release of new content that spotlights the students, alumni, faculty, staff and other supporters who have shaped USF’s impact across generations.Graphic says, USF 70, Est. 1956https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-celebrates-70th-anniversary-in-2026-with-year-long-campaign-honoring-its-history-focusing-on-the-future.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Althea Johnsonhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/florida-board-of-governors-confirms-moez-limayem-as-usfs-next-president.aspxLimayem has served as president of the University of North Florida since 2022 and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years before taking the role at UNF.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:29:46 Florida Board of Governors confirms Moez Limayem as USF’s next presidentLimayem has served as president of the University of North Florida since 2022 and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years before taking the role at UNF.Graphic says, "Welcome home Dr. Moez Limayem, USF's 9th president"https://www.usf.edu/news/2025/florida-board-of-governors-confirms-moez-limayem-as-usfs-next-president.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Althea Johnson,Board of Governors,MyUSF,President Moez Limayemhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-releases-new-renderings-of-fletcher-district-as-project-receives-state-level-approval.aspxThe university’s planned mixed-use destination features student and multifamily housing, restaurants, retail, a hotel and conference center, an academic research facility and recreation space.Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:40:01 USF releases new renderings of Fletcher District as project receives state-level approvalThe university’s planned mixed-use destination features student and multifamily housing, restaurants, retail, a hotel and conference center, an academic research facility and recreation space.Rendering of Fletcher Districthttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-releases-new-renderings-of-fletcher-district-as-project-receives-state-level-approval.aspxCommunity Partnerships,University NewsAlthea Johnson,Board of Governors,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-launches-free-online-course-designed-for-ai-skill-building.aspxDesigned for individuals with no technical background, the short-form program provides practical, flexible and self-paced opportunities for professionals, educators and the general public to build confidence and skills in incorporating AI into their work and daily lives.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:20:25 USF launches free online course designed for AI skill buildingDesigned for individuals with no technical background, the short-form program provides practical, flexible and self-paced opportunities for professionals, educators and the general public to build confidence and skills in incorporating AI into their work and daily lives.John Licato and Sudeep Sarkar from USF stand in a studiohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-launches-free-online-course-designed-for-ai-skill-building.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Student SuccessAlthea Johnson,Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Innovative Educationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/moez-limayem-unanimously-selected-by-usf-board-of-trustees-as-the-universitys-next-president.aspxMoez 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.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:14:02 Moez Limayem unanimously selected by USF Board of Trustees as the university’s next presidentMoez 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.Moez Limayem with graphic that says, "President-elect Moez Limayem"https://www.usf.edu/news/2025/moez-limayem-unanimously-selected-by-usf-board-of-trustees-as-the-universitys-next-president.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,MyUSF,Presidential Searchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-climbs-to-its-highest-position-ever-in-us-news-rankings.aspxThe University of South Florida has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. USF is No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year. USF also rose to No. 43 among public universities, up two spots from last year, and inside the top 50 for the seventh year in a row.Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:34:21 USF climbs to its highest position ever in U.S. News rankingsThe University of South Florida has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. USF is No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year. USF also rose to No. 43 among public universities, up two spots from last year, and inside the top 50 for the seventh year in a row.Student gives the "Go Bulls" hand signal during commencementhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-climbs-to-its-highest-position-ever-in-us-news-rankings.aspxStudent Success,University NewsAlthea Johnson,MyUSF,U.S. News and World Reporthttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-kicks-off-fall-semester-as-thousands-of-students-move-into-residence-halls.aspxResidence halls are again expected to be at full capacity with approximately 7,500 students living on the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee campuses when classes begin on Monday, Aug. 25.Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:41:49 USF kicks off fall semester as thousands of students move into residence hallsResidence halls are again expected to be at full capacity with approximately 7,500 students living on the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee campuses when classes begin on Monday, Aug. 25.Families carry luggage as students move onto USF's campuseshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-kicks-off-fall-semester-as-thousands-of-students-move-into-residence-halls.aspxCampus Life,University NewsAlthea Johnson,Week of Welcomehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/how-do-floridians-perceive-ai-in-mental-health-and-health-care.aspxDuring Mental Health Awareness Month, USF and FAU researchers release results from a statewide public opinion survey that measures mental health experiences and attitudes toward the use of artificial intelligence in health care.Wed, 21 May 2025 07:46:18 How do Floridians perceive AI in mental health and health care?During Mental Health Awareness Month, USF and FAU researchers release results from a statewide public opinion survey that measures mental health experiences and attitudes toward the use of artificial intelligence in health care.Doctor sits at computer with AI graphics in front of himhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/how-do-floridians-perceive-ai-in-mental-health-and-health-care.aspxResearch and InnovationAlthea Johnson,College of Arts and Sciences