4/25/26, 1 p.m.: Resources and information for the USF community, following the tragic deaths of two students
The University of South Florida is mourning the tragic loss of students Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon. USF continues to provide resources and information to our students, faculty and staff in this time of need.
The latest messages from President Moez Limayem to the university community can be found here. The latest updates from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, the lead law enforcement agency on the investigation, are available here.
The safety and well-being of our students, faculty and staff is always our top priority. Investigators say this is an isolated situation that occurred off campus, the suspect acted alone and there is no ongoing threat to the safety of the USF community.
University staff and members of the president's leadership team continue to reach out directly to those who are closest to these two students to offer support.
There is a range of resources available to students, faculty and staff in need. Students can access Timely Care 24/7 or in-person counseling services on campus. Services are available to faculty and staff through the Employee Assistance Program.
In addition, USF is activating a call center for those who have questions or need assistance being directed to other resources. The USF Call Center will be open from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 26. The call center can be reached by calling 855-699-2710.
The university recognizes that there has been, and will continue to be, information being reported in the media, on social media and other sources. USF will only share official information from the law enforcement investigation and the facts that can be publicly disclosed with respect to the privacy of the families and the need to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
USF will continue to remain in close contact with law enforcement and will provide updates as appropriate.