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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, 2025Campus News
Bulls In the Burg: February 2025 Community Relations Roundup
This community roundup series highlights the ways that USF St. Pete faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community.
February 13, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events
USF’s Florida Institute of Oceanography and DEEP forge partnership to advance marine exploration
A new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of Florida and beyond.
February 13, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
St. Pete Science Festival and MarineQuest sparked curiosity and expanded knowledge in STEM and art
The St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest are back with engaging and informative activities in marine science, biology, chemistry, art and beyond.
February 12, 2025Community Partnerships, Events, Research and Innovation
Faculty win gold from program that celebrates the state’s best literature
A book on the geology, history and current state of Florida springs and a biography on the civil rights icon John Lewis were awarded top honors by the Florida Book Awards.
February 12, 2025Research and Innovation
Teaming up with Pinellas County Schools to foster youth leadership
For the past three years, thousands of elementary, middle and high school students have come to USF St. Petersburg to sharpen their leadership, communication and team-building skills.
February 10, 2025Community Partnerships
Professor who conducts research into dementia prevention receives UK Alumni Award
Psychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.
February 5, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation
Does the Super Bowl increase human trafficking in host city?
USF criminology researchers say the widely held perception that one of the biggest sporting events in the world is a magnet for trafficking is largely unfounded.
February 4, 2025Research and Innovation
MLK awards banquet: Celebrating greatness in service
Nearly 20 youths from throughout Pinellas County were recognized for advancing the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and lifting up their communities during an inspirational ceremony at USF St. Petersburg.
January 30, 2025Events
Underwater robotics workshop empowers STEM educators to inspire future innovators
Middle and high school teachers came from across Florida to build and test remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and learn more about the world of underwater robotics and engineering.
January 29, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
New international partnership between USF and Sungkyunkwan University will prepare students for careers in fintech
A group of South Korean students visited USF as part of a strategic new partnership between the Muma College of Business and SKKU. The partnership aims to expand USF’s global presence and enrich the educational experience for students pursuing degrees in finance and fintech.
January 29, 2025Campus News
USF receives gift of more than $2 million to support on-campus stadium and brewing arts program
A $2.2 million gift will benefit the university’s new on-campus stadium and a growing brewing arts program. The donation comes from Joey Redner, the founder of Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, and his wife, Jennifer.
January 28, 2025Campus News