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USF President Rhea Law announces plans to step down after national search to select a successor
Rhea Law has served as president since August 2021, initially on an interim basis before being named to the role permanently in March 2022. Under her leadership, USF became the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.
February 17, 2025University News
Top stories of 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.
December 16, 2024University News
USF launches new program cultivating collaboration with community leaders
Leadership USF brings together 14 community leaders for a dynamic exchange of insights and experiences. The inaugural class will meet monthly for the next six months, giving them an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of USF’s various departments, including academic, research and administrative units on all three campuses.
November 22, 2024Community Partnerships
USF and TGH partner with robotics company to become the first to bring life-saving surgical technology to Tampa Bay
The agreement with Medical Microinstruments will help elevate the standard in reconstructive oncology and the care of cancer patients in Florida. It was signed during a special ceremony in Italy, as part of a week-long trade mission led by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
November 15, 2024USF Health, University News
USF President Rhea Law highlights record-breaking successes, future vision in university fall address
Speaking to faculty, staff and other members of the university community during an address to help kick off the fall semester, Â鶹ÊÓƵ President Rhea Law laid out her strategic vision for the university while reflecting on recent major milestones and record-breaking achievements.
September 12, 2024University News
Â鶹ÊÓƵ welcomes new President’s Global Leadership Council
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ is welcoming back to campus members of a newly created presidential advisory group that includes 14 esteemed alumni who are renowned leaders in their respective fields around the world.
July 24, 2024Community Partnerships
USF President Rhea Law receives honorary degree, delivers keynote address at Stetson Law Commencement
President Rhea Law is a Stetson alumna whose legal career spans several decades. Her advice to the graduating class centered on three main themes: the importance of believing in oneself, remaining open to new opportunities and maintaining one’s credibility in practicing law.
May 22, 2024Honors and Awards
Law shares vision for USF’s future in presidential inauguration speech
In her remarks to students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the Tampa Bay community, USF President Rhea Law shared plans for taking the university to the next level, including three academic areas of strength to build on, a renewed commitment to community partnerships and a new on-campus stadium.
January 19, 2023University News
Florida Board of Governors confirms Rhea Law as Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s eighth president
The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) voted unanimously to confirm Rhea Law as the Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s next president. Law, who was selected unanimously by the USF Board of Trustees (BOT) last week, is the first USF alum to fill the role.
March 30, 2022University News
Two candidates for USF president advance to next steps in the search process
The USF Presidential Search Committee interviewed Interim President Rhea Law and Jeffrey Talley and voted to advance both candidates to the next round, which includes visits on each of USF’s three campuses on March 21.
March 4, 2022University News
President Law explores the future of university innovation with UF, UCF presidents at Synapse Summit
For the first time ever, Â鶹ÊÓƵ President Rhea Law shared the stage with the presidents of the University of Central Florida and the University of Florida to offer their visions for the role of university innovation in fueling the state’s future economy.
February 24, 2022University News