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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏrecognized by Forbes as the best employer among Florida universities

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ is one of Florida’s best employers – and ranks No. 1 among all public or private universities in the state – according to a new list released by Forbes.

August 21, 2025University News

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏkicks off fall semester as thousands of students move into residence halls

Residence 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.

August 19, 2025Campus Life, University News

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Meet the new faculty helping power USF’s future

From AI-driven discovery to cutting-edge medical research, USF’s newest faculty are advancing bold ideas and preparing students for the future. Their arrival reflects the university’s continued momentum as a hub for world-changing innovation and academic excellence.

August 13, 2025Research and Innovation, University News

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Top stories of USF's summer semester

USF’s campuses remained vibrant throughout the summer – breaking multiple records. From lifesaving research, to philanthropic giving and thousands of K-12 students connecting at summer camp, the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏcommunity embodies what it means to be bold. Read more about some of the summer semester's biggest moments.

August 11, 2025University News

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏconfers nearly 2,700 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies

Graduates included a student who is blind and overcame the odds to fulfill his lifelong dream and a biomedical sciences major who donated part of his liver to save the life of a baby.

August 10, 2025University News

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ: A Preeminent Research University

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏBoard of Trustees to consider out-of-state fee increase proposal

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Board of Trustees will consider a proposal to increase out-of-state student fees. If approved, the increase will be effective beginning Fall 2025.

July 3, 2025University News

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USF’s University Communications and Marketing team recognized with platinum Hermes Award

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s Be Bold campaign earned the prestigious platinum award in the 2025 Hermes Creative Awards. Selected from more than 6,000 global entries, the campaign showcases authentic stories of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudents, faculty and staff to highlight the university’s bold spirit.

July 2, 2025University News

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ presidential search

Opportunities to get involved in USF’s presidential search

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏPresidential Search Committee will hold a virtual listening session and launch a digital survey to develop the draft position profile.

July 1, 2025University News

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Important funding for ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏin final state budget

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ will receive significant funding in Florida’s 2025-26 state budget, supporting major initiatives in research, student success and campus development across all three campuses.

June 30, 2025University News

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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏto advance its position as a leader in mental and behavioral health by creating a new research center named for Sen. Darryl Rouson

The Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏwill conduct rigorous research to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues, including improving treatment outcomes and reducing the societal impacts of substance abuse and mental health conditions.

June 25, 2025University News

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An update on the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏpresidential search

Mike Griffin, chair of the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏPresidential Search Committee and vice chair of the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏBoard of Trustees, provides an update on the presidential search selection process and how the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏcommunity can get involved.

June 20, 2025University News

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudents and President Rhea Law at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏDay at the Capitol

Key support for ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏincluded in this year’s state budget

Funding for the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s institutional priorities and support for other important university projects is included in the 2025-26 fiscal year state budget. It will soon be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his review, approval and line-item veto consideration. 

June 16, 2025University News

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