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Moez Limayem named the sole finalist for ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ president

Limayem served as the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years prior to becoming UNF’s president in 2022. He has been recognized by Florida Trend as one of the state’s 500 most influential business leaders and received an award from the National Academy of Inventors for his many contributions to innovation and invention.

September 30, 2025University News

USF climbs to its highest position ever in U.S. News rankings

The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. USF is No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year. USF also rose to No. 43 among public universities, up two spots from last year, and inside the top 50 for the seventh year in a row.

September 23, 2025Student Success, University News

Hundreds gathered at the Pam and Les Muma Basketball Center for a celebration welcoming Rob Higgins – the first CEO of USF Athletics. In front of an audience of professional athletes, elected officials and many who worked with Higgins over the years, the alum shared how his time as a ball boy as a child launched a lifelong love for USF.

September 22, 2025USF Athletics, University News

USF builds national security talent pipeline through innovative program

As global security needs continue to rise, USF is preparing to meet the demand with a transformative program that offers students hands-on national security training, certifications and career opportunities.

September 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

How a high school sports injury and first name introductions inspired Enrique Trevino to pursue medicine at USF

A glimpse inside the operating room at a young age helped shape Enrique Trevino’s path to medicine. Now training at USF, he’s committed to combining his passion for sports with a people-first approach to patient care.

September 10, 2025Student Success

USF moves forward with plans for new mixed-use project featuring housing, restaurants, academic research facility and more

The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees voted to advance plans to transform the university’s former 138-acre golf course into a vibrant mixed-use destination.Ìý Referred to as the Fletcher District, the project will provide a new hub of activity and supports the university’s strategic vision for the future.

September 9, 2025University News

How the high-speed tongues of salamanders and chameleons are helping USF unlock engineering breakthroughs

While studying salamanders and chameleons, USF researchers discovered the animals use the same biological mechanism to fire their tongues at extreme speeds. The research has opened the door to potential innovative engineering applications inspired by nature.

September 8, 2025Research and Innovation

USF stunned No. 13 Florida – the program's second-straight win over a Top 25-ranked team. This is the first time in program history the Bulls defeated ranked opponents in back-to-back games. USF will continue the nation's toughest non-conference schedule when the Bulls take on No. 5-ranked Miami next Saturday.

September 7, 2025USF Athletics

How USF researchers are leading the fight against MRSA

With new support from the National Institutes of Health and USF’s CREATE Award, USF researchers are unraveling how MRSA evolves and spreads, shaping new treatments, training future scientists and confronting emerging strains in Florida and beyond.

September 4, 2025Research and Innovation

USF secures contract with U.S. Army, strengthening collaboration with Department of Defense

The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ has signed a five-year research contract worth up to $85 million with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory. The partnership strengthens USF’s defense research in cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences while offering students valuable internship opportunities.

September 4, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success, University News

For its first ranked win since 2016, USF football beat No. 25 Boise State 34-7. The Bulls were “Back in Black" at Raymond James Stadium in front of a nationally-televised audience on ESPN.

August 29, 2025USF Athletics

What’s new at USF: College launch, Lululemon apparel, beach volleyball, dining and more

The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ launches the 2025–26 academic year with major updates across academics, campus life and wellness. Key additions include the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, enhanced dining services and murals painted by student artists.

August 25, 2025Campus Life