/news/Recent posts from 91ÊÓƵNewsen-usFri, 02 May 2025 18:13:25 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2025/04-17-law-message-events-at-florida-state-university.aspx91ÊÓƵPresident Rhea Law issues a statement following the tragic events at Florida State University.External ArticleThu, 17 Apr 2025 17:12:58 A message from President Rhea Law91ÊÓƵPresident Rhea Law issues a statement following the tragic events at Florida State University.University of 91ÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/04-17-law-message-events-at-florida-state-university.aspxUniversity NewsPresident Rhea Law/news/2025/usf-president-rhea-law-announces-plans-to-step-down-after-national-search-to-select-a-successor.aspxRhea 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, 91ÊÓƵbecame the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:36:28 91ÊÓƵPresident Rhea Law announces plans to step down after national search to select a successorRhea 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, 91ÊÓƵbecame the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.President Rhea Law gives the Go Bulls sign/news/2025/usf-president-rhea-law-announces-plans-to-step-down-after-national-search-to-select-a-successor.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,President Rhea Law/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxAs 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.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:29:14 Top stories of 2024As 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.Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new era/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,Florida Legislature,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,Top Stories,91ÊÓƵAthletics,91ÊÓƵHealth,91ÊÓƵHealth Morsani College of Medicine/news/2024/usf-launches-new-program-cultivating-collaboration-with-community-leaders.aspxLeadership 91ÊÓƵbrings 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.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:11:44 91ÊÓƵlaunches new program cultivating collaboration with community leadersLeadership 91ÊÓƵbrings 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.Leadership 91ÊÓƵinaugural class poses in front of the Lifsey House/news/2024/usf-launches-new-program-cultivating-collaboration-with-community-leaders.aspxCommunity PartnershipsOffice of University Community Partnerships,President Rhea Law/news/2024/usf-and-tgh-partner-with-robotics-company-to-become-the-first-to-bring-life-saving-surgical-technology-to-tampa-bay.aspxThe 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.Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:13:50 91ÊÓƵand TGH partner with robotics company to become the first to bring life-saving surgical technology to Tampa BayThe 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.91ÊÓƵPresident Rhea Law, TGH Cancer Institute Executive Director Dr. Eduardo Sotomayor and MMI President and CEO Mark Toland pose with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis/news/2024/usf-and-tgh-partner-with-robotics-company-to-become-the-first-to-bring-life-saving-surgical-technology-to-tampa-bay.aspx91ÊÓƵHealth,University NewsGovernor Ron DeSantis,Morsani College of Medicine,President Rhea Law,Ryan Hughes,Tampa General Hospital,91ÊÓƵHealth/news/2024/usf-president-rhea-law-highlights-record-breaking-successes-future-vision-in-university-fall-address.aspxSpeaking to faculty, staff and other members of the university community during an address to help kick off the fall semester, University of 91ÊÓƵ President Rhea Law laid out her strategic vision for the university while reflecting on recent major milestones and record-breaking achievements.Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:55:47 91ÊÓƵPresident Rhea Law highlights record-breaking successes, future vision in university fall addressSpeaking to faculty, staff and other members of the university community during an address to help kick off the fall semester, University of 91ÊÓƵ President Rhea Law laid out her strategic vision for the university while reflecting on recent major milestones and record-breaking achievements.91ÊÓƵPresident Rhea Law/news/2024/usf-president-rhea-law-highlights-record-breaking-successes-future-vision-in-university-fall-address.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,MyUSF,President Rhea Law/news/2024/university-of-south-florida-welcomes-presidents-new-global-leadership-council.aspxThe University of 91ÊÓƵ 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.Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:54:33 University of 91ÊÓƵ welcomes new President’s Global Leadership CouncilThe University of 91ÊÓƵ 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.President's Global Leadership Council/news/2024/university-of-south-florida-welcomes-presidents-new-global-leadership-council.aspxCommunity PartnershipsAlumni,Dan Caterinicchia,MyUSF,President Rhea Law/news/2024/usf-president-rhea-law-receives-honorary-degree-delivers-keynote-address-at-stetson-law-commencement.aspxPresident 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.Wed, 22 May 2024 08:31:59 91ÊÓƵPresident Rhea Law receives honorary degree, delivers keynote address at Stetson Law CommencementPresident 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.President Rhea Law speaks at Stetson Law commencement ceremony/news/2024/usf-president-rhea-law-receives-honorary-degree-delivers-keynote-address-at-stetson-law-commencement.aspxHonors and AwardsPresident Rhea Law/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxFrom being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Top stories of 2023From being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Graphic that says, "a momentous year. 2023, a limitless future"/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Stadium,Student Success,Tina Meketa,91ÊÓƵAthletics/news/2023/law-shares-vision-for-usfs-future-in-presidential-inauguration-speech.aspxIn her remarks to students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the Tampa Bay community, 91ÊÓƵPresident 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.Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:00:00 Law shares vision for USF’s future in presidential inauguration speechIn her remarks to students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the Tampa Bay community, 91ÊÓƵPresident 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.Photo of 91ÊÓƵPresident Rhea Law during the inauguration ceremony at the Yeungling Center/news/2023/law-shares-vision-for-usfs-future-in-presidential-inauguration-speech.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,President Rhea Law/news/2022/forbes-ranks-the-university-of-south-florida-as-one-of-americas-best-employers-for-women.aspx91ÊÓƵranks No. 22 on the Forbes list, which includes employers across a wide range of industries. Women currently account for 57% of all 91ÊÓƵemployees, 64% of administration employees and 51% of executive/senior leadership.Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Forbes ranks the University of 91ÊÓƵ as one of America’s Best Employers for Women91ÊÓƵranks No. 22 on the Forbes list, which includes employers across a wide range of industries. Women currently account for 57% of all 91ÊÓƵemployees, 64% of administration employees and 51% of executive/senior leadership.Woman works in engineering lab/news/2022/forbes-ranks-the-university-of-south-florida-as-one-of-americas-best-employers-for-women.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,President Rhea Law/news/2022/florida-board-of-governors-confirms-rhea-law-as-university-of-south-floridas-eighth-president.aspxThe Florida Board of Governors (BOG) voted unanimously to confirm Rhea Law as the University of 91ÊÓƵ’s next president. Law, who was selected unanimously by the 91ÊÓƵBoard of Trustees (BOT) last week, is the first 91ÊÓƵalum to fill the role.Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Florida Board of Governors confirms Rhea Law as University of 91ÊÓƵ’s eighth presidentThe Florida Board of Governors (BOG) voted unanimously to confirm Rhea Law as the University of 91ÊÓƵ’s next president. Law, who was selected unanimously by the 91ÊÓƵBoard of Trustees (BOT) last week, is the first 91ÊÓƵalum to fill the role.Graphic w/ President Rhea Law/news/2022/florida-board-of-governors-confirms-rhea-law-as-university-of-south-floridas-eighth-president.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,Brian Lamb,President Rhea Law,Rhea Law,Will Weatherford/news/2022/presidential-candidates-meet-with-usf-community-during-campus-visits.aspxThe 91ÊÓƵcommunity had the opportunity to interact with the two candidates seeking to become the university’s eighth president – the final step before both of them interview with the Board of Trustees.Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Presidential candidates meet with 91ÊÓƵcommunity during campus visitsThe 91ÊÓƵcommunity had the opportunity to interact with the two candidates seeking to become the university’s eighth president – the final step before both of them interview with the Board of Trustees.Graphic that says "91ÊÓƵPresidential Search"/news/2022/presidential-candidates-meet-with-usf-community-during-campus-visits.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trustees,Jeffrey Talley,President Rhea Law,Presidential Search,Rhea Law/news/2022/two-candidates-for-usf-president-advance-to-next-steps-in-the-search-process.aspxThe 91ÊÓƵPresidential 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.Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Two candidates for 91ÊÓƵpresident advance to next steps in the search processThe 91ÊÓƵPresidential 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 21.91ÊÓƵPresidential Search Committee/news/2022/two-candidates-for-usf-president-advance-to-next-steps-in-the-search-process.aspxUniversity NewsJeffrey Talley,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Presidential Search/news/2022/president-law-explores-the-future-of-university-innovation-with-uf-ucf-presidents-at-synapse-summit.aspxFor the first time ever, University of 91ÊÓƵ 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.Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 President Law explores the future of university innovation with UF, UCF presidents at Synapse SummitFor the first time ever, University of 91ÊÓƵ 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.President Rhea Law appears on the Synapse Summit stage with the presidents of UCF and UF./news/2022/president-law-explores-the-future-of-university-innovation-with-uf-ucf-presidents-at-synapse-summit.aspxUniversity NewsPresident Rhea Law,Synapse Summit