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»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË students and President Rhea Law at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Day at the Capitol

Key support for »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË included in this year’s state budget

Funding for the University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’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

Five faculty and students from »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË and the words, Be Bold

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË wins prestigious gold Telly Award for Be Bold campaign

The 30-second commercial – part of the university’s brand campaign that aired on television, streaming and digital platforms – showcases »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË students and faculty who represent the heart of »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË.

June 6, 2025University News

Will Weatherford and Mike Griffin

Will Weatherford and Mike Griffin reelected to »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Board of Trustees leadership roles

The University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Board of Trustees will continue to be led by Will Weatherford and Mike Griffin after their reelection as chair and vice chair during today’s board meeting. Weatherford and Griffin, who have served as chair and vice chair since 2021, were each selected for an additional two-year term.

June 3, 2025University News

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Top stories of »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË's spring semester

As »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË shifts into summer, thousands of new graduates are entering the workforce prepared to meet industry demand and elevate the talent pipeline across Tampa Bay, the state and nation. Their final semester at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË was packed with milestone moments: a record-setting donation, multiple national championships and top-tier rankings that affirm the value of a »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË degree.

May 12, 2025University News

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»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË confers more than 7,700 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies

Graduates included a mother and son earning their degrees, a cancer survivor who never gave up on her educational goal and twin sisters who created thriving startups, winning awards along the way to fuel their entrepreneurial journeys.

May 12, 2025Student Success, University News

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË President Rhea Law gives the go bulls hand signal at commencement

Local meteorologist Denis Phillips, Tampa Bay Sports Commission’s Rob Higgins among award recipients at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s Spring commencement

The University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË honored seven individuals for their service to the university, the Tampa Bay community and the nation during Commencement ceremonies May 8-11.

May 12, 2025University News

Travis Bell and Rocky the Bull

Humor, embarrassment and joy: Meet the name readers of »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s commencement ceremonies

For those in attendance, the conferring of thousands of degrees each semester seems to run smoothly. But for the commencement readers, getting those names right takes preparation, care and a bit of courage.

April 30, 2025University News

Rending of »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË on campus stadium

Trustees approve updated »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË stadium plan, paving the way for full construction to move forward

Check out »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s latest rendering for the stadium and learn more about how construction is ramping up – putting it on track to open in fall 2027.

April 29, 2025»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Athletics, University News

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË: A Preeminent Research University

A message from President Rhea Law

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË President Rhea Law issues a statement following the tragic events at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË State University.

April 17, 2025University News

Dr. Charles J. Lockwood, executive vice president of »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health and dean of the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health Morsani College of Medicine, Wendi Goodson-Celerin, executive vice president and chief nursing executive at Tampa General Hospital, »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË President Rhea Law, »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, College of Nursing Dean Usha Menon and »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË nursing student Sydney Bauer

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË celebrates construction milestone for new facility aimed at addressing »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s nursing shortage

The »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health College of Nursing’s new 34,000-square-foot facility is set to transform nursing education, reinforcing the university’s leadership in meeting the state of »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s growing demand for qualified nurses.

April 17, 2025»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Health, University News

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË student poses with Rocky at the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Senate chamber

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË gain important experience, advocate for »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË during Day at the Capitol

With less than three weeks left in the legislative session, nearly 100 »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË students spent the day in Tallahassee meeting with lawmakers and learning the importance of civic engagement.

April 15, 2025University News

Three »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË employees sit at their computers

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË recognized by Forbes as one of America’s top large employers and the best among »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË universities

The University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË has been named one of the nation's premier employers and top university employer in »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË by Forbes, highlighting its vibrant workplace culture, commitment to innovation and investment in employee success.

April 8, 2025University News

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