/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSun, 22 Dec 2024 01:50:08 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/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,USF Athletics,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2024/usf-launches-new-program-cultivating-collaboration-with-community-leaders.aspxLeadership 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.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:11:44 USF launches new program cultivating collaboration with community leadersLeadership 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.Leadership ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ inaugural 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 USF and 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.USF President 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.aspxUSF Health,University NewsGovernor Ron DeSantis,Morsani College of Medicine,President Rhea Law,Ryan Hughes,Tampa General Hospital,USF Health/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, ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 USF President 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, ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ President Rhea Law laid out her strategic vision for the university while reflecting on recent major milestones and record-breaking achievements.USF President 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 ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ welcomes new President’s Global Leadership CouncilThe ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 USF President 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,USF Athletics/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, 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.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, 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.Photo of USF President 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.aspxUSF ranks No. 22 on the Forbes list, which includes employers across a wide range of industries. Women currently account for 57% of all USF employees, 64% of administration employees and 51% of executive/senior leadership.Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Forbes ranks the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ as one of America’s Best Employers for WomenUSF ranks No. 22 on the Forbes list, which includes employers across a wide range of industries. Women currently account for 57% of all USF employees, 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 ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™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.Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Florida Board of Governors confirms Rhea Law as ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s eighth presidentThe Florida Board of Governors (BOG) voted unanimously to confirm Rhea Law as the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™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.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 USF community 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 USF community during campus visitsThe USF community 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 "USF Presidential 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 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.Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Two candidates for USF president advance to next steps in the search processThe 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.USF Presidential 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/vital-contributions-of-women-create-opportunities-at-usf-and-beyond.aspxMarch marks the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s celebration of Women’s History Month and an opportunity to highlight the contributions of women throughout history and contemporary society.Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Vital contributions of women create opportunities at USF and beyondMarch marks the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s celebration of Women’s History Month and an opportunity to highlight the contributions of women throughout history and contemporary society.Graphic that says, "USF celebrates Women's History Month"/news/2022/vital-contributions-of-women-create-opportunities-at-usf-and-beyond.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Florida Institute for Forensic Anthropology and Applied Science,Florida Inventors Hall of Fame,Morsani College of Medicine,President Judy Genshaft,President Rhea Law/news/2022/president-law-explores-the-future-of-university-innovation-with-uf-ucf-presidents-at-synapse-summit.aspxFor the first time ever, ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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, ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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