https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 08 Oct 2026 12:04:24 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2021/06-17-summer-commencement.aspxRocky D. BullThu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 USF returns to traditional ceremonies for Summer 2021 CommencementUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/06-17-summer-commencement.aspxMessage from the President,President Steve Currallhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/05-28-in-observance-of-memorial-day.aspxOn Monday, the University of South Florida joins our nation in observing Memorial Day. This is our opportunity to remember and honor the men and women who have lost their lives while serving our great country.Rocky D. BullFri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 In Observance of Memorial DayOn Monday, the University of South Florida joins our nation in observing Memorial Day. This is our opportunity to remember and honor the men and women who have lost their lives while serving our great country.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/05-28-in-observance-of-memorial-day.aspxUniversity NewsMessage from the President,President Steve Currallhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/05-12-lechner-retirement.aspxRocky D. BullWed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 David Lechner, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, announces retirementUniversity of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/05-12-lechner-retirement.aspxMessage from the President,President Steve Currallhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/05-06-21-looking-ahead-to-our-safe-return.aspxWorking in consultation with the Florida Board of Governors, USF and the other 11 State University System institutions are planning to transition to pre-COVID operations and pre-COVID classroom capacity beginning at the start of the Summer B session on June 28. We will also return to full in-person participation in athletic and social activities on our campuses, including fan participation in stadiums and arenas.Rocky D. BullThu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 Looking ahead to our safe returnWorking in consultation with the Florida Board of Governors, USF and the other 11 State University System institutions are planning to transition to pre-COVID operations and pre-COVID classroom capacity beginning at the start of the Summer B session on June 28. We will also return to full in-person participation in athletic and social activities on our campuses, including fan participation in stadiums and arenas.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/05-06-21-looking-ahead-to-our-safe-return.aspxCOVID-19Message from the President,President Steve Currallhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/05-04-florida-legislative-session-update.aspxOur elected officials in Tallahassee produced a final state budget that retains much of the state’s support for higher education and for the University of South Florida. We are grateful to our partners in the Legislature for their support and for recognizing the important impact that USF makes on Florida’s progress and prosperity.Rocky D. BullTue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 2021 Florida Legislative session updateOur elected officials in Tallahassee produced a final state budget that retains much of the state’s support for higher education and for the University of South Florida. We are grateful to our partners in the Legislature for their support and for recognizing the important impact that USF makes on Florida’s progress and prosperity.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/05-04-florida-legislative-session-update.aspxUniversity NewsMessage from the President,President Steve Currallhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/03-17-important-update-spring-2021-commencement-plan.aspxAfter consulting with our experts from USF Health and university event management team, I’m pleased to inform you that we have modified our plan and will announce each graduate’s name during the ceremony and allow them to stand briefly to be recognized.Rocky D. BullWed, 17 Mar 2021 00:00:00 An important update to USF’s Spring 2021 Commencement planAfter consulting with our experts from USF Health and university event management team, I’m pleased to inform you that we have modified our plan and will announce each graduate’s name during the ceremony and allow them to stand briefly to be recognized.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/03-17-important-update-spring-2021-commencement-plan.aspxCommencement,Message from the President,President Steve Currallhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/03-15-announcing-plans-spring-2021-commencement.aspxI am pleased to announce that our 123rd Commencement will be held in person this May at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Ceremonies are tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 7 – Sunday, May 9, 2021.Rocky D. BullMon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Announcing plans for USF’s Spring 2021 CommencementI am pleased to announce that our 123rd Commencement will be held in person this May at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Ceremonies are tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 7 – Sunday, May 9, 2021.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/03-15-announcing-plans-spring-2021-commencement.aspxCommencement,Message from the President,President Steve Currallhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/01-29-one-usf-reaches-another-consolidation-milestone.aspxThis week, USF reached another important milestone in the consolidation process with the completion of a site visit by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).Rocky D. BullFri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 One USF Reaches Another Consolidation MilestoneThis week, USF reached another important milestone in the consolidation process with the completion of a site visit by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/01-29-one-usf-reaches-another-consolidation-milestone.aspxMessage from the President,President Steve Currallhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/01-12-dr-paul-sanberg-step-down.aspxAfter more than 12 years in administration and almost three decades of service to USF, Dr. Sanberg has decided to transition from his role as Senior Vice President and focus on his research in the areas of neuroscience and brain repair.Rocky D. BullTue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Dr. Paul Sanberg to step down as Senior VP of USF Research & InnovationAfter more than 12 years in administration and almost three decades of service to USF, Dr. Sanberg has decided to transition from his role as Senior Vice President and focus on his research in the areas of neuroscience and brain repair.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/01-12-dr-paul-sanberg-step-down.aspxMessage from the President,President Steve Currallhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/01-11-regional-chancellor-tadlock-end-term-dec-2021.aspxTadlock will transition from his current role as regional chancellor of the USF St. Petersburg campus on 31 December 2021 to focus on teaching and research as a tenured professor in the College of Education.Rocky D. BullMon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Regional Chancellor Tadlock to End Term 31 December 2021Tadlock will transition from his current role as regional chancellor of the USF St. Petersburg campus on 31 December 2021 to focus on teaching and research as a tenured professor in the College of Education.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/01-11-regional-chancellor-tadlock-end-term-dec-2021.aspxMessage from the President,President Steve Currallhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/01-08-welcome-spring-2021-semester.aspxIn this New Year, I am encouraged by a sense of hope and renewal. Even as we face continued challenges – in our communities and as a nation – the horizon is bright, especially as we continue to rely on our deep sense of connectedness as a community.Rocky D. BullFri, 08 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Welcome to Spring 2021 SemesterIn this New Year, I am encouraged by a sense of hope and renewal. Even as we face continued challenges – in our communities and as a nation – the horizon is bright, especially as we continue to rely on our deep sense of connectedness as a community.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/01-08-welcome-spring-2021-semester.aspxMessage from the President,President Steve Currallhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/01-07-statement-on-washington-dc-violence.aspxThe University of South Florida joins leaders across our nation in emphatically condemning acts that were intended to undermine our country’s democratic process.Rocky D. BullThu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Statement from USF President on Violence in Washington, D.C.The University of South Florida joins leaders across our nation in emphatically condemning acts that were intended to undermine our country’s democratic process.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/01-07-statement-on-washington-dc-violence.aspxUniversity NewsMessage from the President,President Steve Currall