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Rob Higgins named USF’s first CEO of Athletics

Rob Higgins, a former ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏAthletics staff member, becomes the first ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏalum to lead the department.ÌýHe has served as executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission since 2004, successfully positioning the region as one of the nation’s premier destinations in sports and entertainment.

September 9, 2025ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏAthletics, University News

Water color painting edited into image of Dr. Mokin in surgical room

Blending art and science: ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth neurologist transforms stroke care through clinical trials

Dr. Maxim Mokin and his team are helping transform the landscape of stroke care through innovative clinical trials and advanced neuro-interventional approaches. ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth and TGH are among the nation’s busiest clinical research trial sites for acute stroke management and treatment.

September 3, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Sarasota-Manatee campus honored the lives lost and the bravery of first responders during a September 11 commemorative ceremony, which began with a 21-gun salute by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and the playing of Taps by the United States Marine Corps.

September 11, 2025University News

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