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91¾«Æ· students and President Rhea Law at 91¾«Æ· Day at the Capitol

Key support for 91¾«Æ· included in this year’s state budget

Funding for the University of South 91¾«Æ·â€™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

University of South 91¾«Æ·: A Preeminent Research University

A message from President Rhea Law

91¾«Æ· President Rhea Law issues a statement following the tragic events at 91¾«Æ· State University.

April 17, 2025University News

President Rhea Law gives the Go Bulls sign

91¾«Æ· 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, 91¾«Æ· became the first public university in 91¾«Æ· to be invited to join the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.

February 17, 2025University News

Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new era

Top stories of 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on 91¾«Æ·â€™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

Leadership 91¾«Æ· inaugural class poses in front of the Lifsey House

91¾«Æ· launches new program cultivating collaboration with community leaders

Leadership 91¾«Æ· 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 91¾«Æ·â€™s various departments, including academic, research and administrative units on all three campuses.

November 22, 2024Community Partnerships

91¾«Æ· President Rhea Law, TGH Cancer Institute Executive Director Dr. Eduardo Sotomayor and MMI President and CEO Mark Toland pose with 91¾«Æ· Governor Ron DeSantis

91¾«Æ· 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 91¾«Æ·. It was signed during a special ceremony in Italy, as part of a week-long trade mission led by 91¾«Æ· Governor Ron DeSantis.

November 15, 202491¾«Æ· Health, University News

91¾«Æ· President Rhea Law

91¾«Æ· 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, University of South 91¾«Æ· 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

President's Global Leadership Council

University of South 91¾«Æ· welcomes new President’s Global Leadership Council

The University of South 91¾«Æ· 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

President Rhea Law speaks at Stetson Law commencement ceremony

91¾«Æ· 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

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Top stories of 2023

From 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 91¾«Æ·.

December 15, 2023University News

Photo of 91¾«Æ· President Rhea Law during the inauguration ceremony at the Yeungling Center

Law shares vision for 91¾«Æ·â€™s future in presidential inauguration speech

In her remarks to students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the Tampa Bay community, 91¾«Æ· 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

Woman works in engineering lab

Forbes ranks the University of South 91¾«Æ· as one of America’s Best Employers for Women

91¾«Æ· ranks No. 22 on the Forbes list, which includes employers across a wide range of industries. Women currently account for 57% of all 91¾«Æ· employees, 64% of administration employees and 51% of executive/senior leadership.

July 27, 2022University News

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