ƶijapp News Feed/news/Recent posts from ƶijapp Newsen-usSat, 05 Apr 2025 12:45:12 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Top stories of 2023/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 ƶijapp.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 ƶijapp.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,Myƶijapp,President Rhea Law,Stadium,Student Success,Tina Meketa,ƶijapp AthleticsWeatherford and Griffin reelected as ƶijapp Board of Trustees chair and vice chair/news/2023/weatherford-and-griffin-reelected-as-usf-board-of-trustees-chair-and-vice-chair.aspxWill Weatherford and Mike Griffin will continue to serve as the chair and vice chair of the ƶijapp Board of Trustees for an additional two-year term after their reelection by board members on June 13.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:00:00 Weatherford and Griffin reelected as ƶijapp Board of Trustees chair and vice chairWill Weatherford and Mike Griffin will continue to serve as the chair and vice chair of the ƶijapp Board of Trustees for an additional two-year term after their reelection by board members on June 13.Will Weatherford, Rhea Law, Mike Griffin/news/2023/weatherford-and-griffin-reelected-as-usf-board-of-trustees-chair-and-vice-chair.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Board of TrusteesLooking to build on ƶijapp’s historic legislative year, students, alumni and university leaders participate in ƶijapp Day at the Capitol/news/2023/following-historic-legislative-year-usf-students-leaders-and-alumni-show-their-appreciation-during-usf-day-at-the-capitol.aspxMore than 100 students and alumni joined ƶijapp leadership in Tallahassee on Wednesday for ƶijapp Day at the Capitol ¬– an annual gathering that offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the university and its priorities ahead of the legislative session, which begins March 7.Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:35:00 Looking to build on ƶijapp’s historic legislative year, students, alumni and university leaders participate in ƶijapp Day at the CapitolMore than 100 students and alumni joined ƶijapp leadership in Tallahassee on Wednesday for ƶijapp Day at the Capitol ¬– an annual gathering that offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the university and its priorities ahead of the legislative session, which begins March 7.Group gathers on the senate floor/news/2023/following-historic-legislative-year-usf-students-leaders-and-alumni-show-their-appreciation-during-usf-day-at-the-capitol.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Nursing,Florida Legislature,Morsani College of Medicine,Myƶijapp,Tina Meketa,ƶijapp Health,ƶijapp St. PetersburgFlorida Board of Governors confirms Rhea Law as ƶijapp’s eighth president/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 ƶijapp’s next president. Law, who was selected unanimously by the ƶijapp Board of Trustees (BOT) last week, is the first ƶijapp alum to fill the role.Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Florida Board of Governors confirms Rhea Law as ƶijapp’s eighth presidentThe Florida Board of Governors (BOG) voted unanimously to confirm Rhea Law as the ƶijapp’s next president. Law, who was selected unanimously by the ƶijapp Board of Trustees (BOT) last week, is the first ƶijapp 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 WeatherfordRhea Law selected as ƶijapp president-elect/news/2022/rhea-law-selected-as-university-of-south-florida-president-elect.aspxThe ƶijapp Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name Rhea Law as the university’s president-elect. Law, who has been ƶijapp’s interim president since August, will become the university’s eighth president and the first ƶijapp alum to fill the role, pending confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors (BOG) next week.Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Rhea Law selected as ƶijapp president-electThe ƶijapp Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name Rhea Law as the university’s president-elect. Law, who has been ƶijapp’s interim president since August, will become the university’s eighth president and the first ƶijapp alum to fill the role, pending confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors (BOG) next week.Photo of Rhea Law with the words, "President-elect"/news/2022/rhea-law-selected-as-university-of-south-florida-president-elect.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trustees,Myƶijapp,Presidential SearchPresidential candidates meet with ƶijapp community during campus visits/news/2022/presidential-candidates-meet-with-usf-community-during-campus-visits.aspxThe ƶijapp 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 ƶijapp community during campus visitsThe ƶijapp 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 "ƶijapp 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 LawLongtime trustee announces $1.1M gift, ƶijapp alumni courtyard named in honor of John and Naida Ramil/news/2022/longtime-trustee-ramil-announces-1-1-gift-usf-courtyard-named-in-his-honor.aspxThe ƶijapp’s longest serving member of the Board of Trustees, whose historic time on the board started when it was formed in 2001, has ended his tenure with the announcement of a $1.1 million gift to support his alma mater.Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Longtime trustee announces $1.1M gift, ƶijapp alumni courtyard named in honor of John and Naida RamilThe ƶijapp’s longest serving member of the Board of Trustees, whose historic time on the board started when it was formed in 2001, has ended his tenure with the announcement of a $1.1 million gift to support his alma mater.John and Naida Ramil/news/2022/longtime-trustee-ramil-announces-1-1-gift-usf-courtyard-named-in-his-honor.aspxUniversity NewsAlumni,Board of Trustees,Myƶijapp,ƶijapp Foundationƶijapp committee recommends site for on-campus football stadium, $5 million gift announced to advance the project/news/2022/usf-committee-recommends-site-for-on-campus-football-stadium-5-million-gift-announced-to-advance-the-project.aspxThe ƶijapp’s vision to build an on-campus football stadium took a significant step forward today, with a recommended site selected and a $5 million gift for the project announced.Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 ƶijapp committee recommends site for on-campus football stadium, $5 million gift announced to advance the projectThe ƶijapp’s vision to build an on-campus football stadium took a significant step forward today, with a recommended site selected and a $5 million gift for the project announced.Site of football stadium/news/2022/usf-committee-recommends-site-for-on-campus-football-stadium-5-million-gift-announced-to-advance-the-project.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trustees,Carol and Frank Morsani,Myƶijapp,Stadium,ƶijapp Athletics,ƶijapp Football,ƶijapp Foundationƶijapp welcomes new trustee, recognizes outgoing original board member/news/2021/usf-welcomes-new-trustee-recognizes-outgoing-original-board-member.aspxThe ƶijapp is welcoming a new member of the Board of Trustees, Rogan Donelly, a ƶijapp alumnus and Sarasota resident who is the president and chief executive officer of Tervis Tumbler Company.Rocky D. BullThu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 ƶijapp welcomes new trustee, recognizes outgoing original board memberThe ƶijapp is welcoming a new member of the Board of Trustees, Rogan Donelly, a ƶijapp alumnus and Sarasota resident who is the president and chief executive officer of Tervis Tumbler Company.Rogan Donelly sitting in a Tervis factory while holding a Tervis tumbler/news/2021/usf-welcomes-new-trustee-recognizes-outgoing-original-board-member.aspxUniversity NewsAlumni,Board of Trustees,MyƶijappUpdate on ƶijapp Presidential Search/news/2021/12-10-griffin-update.aspxRocky D. BullFri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Update on ƶijapp Presidential Searchƶijapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2021/12-10-griffin-update.aspxBoard of Trustees,Presidential Searchƶijapp leadership provides on-campus football stadium update to the Board of Trustees/news/2021/usf-leadership-provides-on-campus-football-stadium-update-to-the-board-of-trustees.aspxLeadership from the ƶijapp provided the ƶijapp Board of Trustees with its first update on plans to build an on-campus football stadium since Chair Will Weatherford announced his vision for moving ahead with the transformational project in September.Rocky D. BullTue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 ƶijapp leadership provides on-campus football stadium update to the Board of TrusteesLeadership from the ƶijapp provided the ƶijapp Board of Trustees with its first update on plans to build an on-campus football stadium since Chair Will Weatherford announced his vision for moving ahead with the transformational project in September.ƶijapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2021/usf-leadership-provides-on-campus-football-stadium-update-to-the-board-of-trustees.aspxƶijapp Athletics,University NewsBoard of Trustees,Myƶijapp,ƶijapp Athletics,ƶijapp FootballInside ƶijapp: The Podcast/news/inside-usf-podcast/#Episode 10Mike Griffin, vice chair of the ƶijapp Board of Trustees and chair of the ƶijapp Presidential Search Committee, updates the committee's work, including the strong response to a community survey – more than 1,000 in just a few days. The committee plans to extend the deadline for submission of the survey.External ArticleFri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Inside ƶijapp: The PodcastMike Griffin, vice chair of the ƶijapp Board of Trustees and chair of the ƶijapp Presidential Search Committee, updates the committee's work, including the strong response to a community survey – more than 1,000 in just a few days. The committee plans to extend the deadline for submission of the survey.ƶijapp Trustee Mike Griffin/news/inside-usf-podcast/#Episode 10University NewsBoard of Trustees,Inside ƶijapp: The PodcastBOT Chair Weatherford shares vision for on-campus football stadium as ƶijapp breaks ground on Indoor Performance Facilityhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2021/9/8/football-i-m-here-to-tell-you-we-are-going-to-do-it-weatherford-says-of-on-campus-stadium.aspxDuring the groundbreaking ceremony for the Indoor Performance Facility, former House Speaker and co-chairman of Tampa Bay's Super Bowl LV Host Committee Will Weatherford announced ƶijapp will pursue an on-campus stadium.External ArticleWed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 BOT Chair Weatherford shares vision for on-campus football stadium as ƶijapp breaks ground on Indoor Performance FacilityDuring the groundbreaking ceremony for the Indoor Performance Facility, former House Speaker and co-chairman of Tampa Bay's Super Bowl LV Host Committee Will Weatherford announced ƶijapp will pursue an on-campus stadium.Will Weatherford speaks at a podium during the Indoor Performance Facility groundbreaking ceremony.https://gousfbulls.com/news/2021/9/8/football-i-m-here-to-tell-you-we-are-going-to-do-it-weatherford-says-of-on-campus-stadium.aspxƶijapp AthleticsBoard of Trustees,ƶijapp Athletics,ƶijapp Footballƶijapp Presidential Search Committee/news/2021/08-24-weatherford-message.aspxRocky D. BullTue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 ƶijapp Presidential Search Committeeƶijapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2021/08-24-weatherford-message.aspxBoard of Trustees,Presidential Searchƶijapp presidential search committee selected/news/2021/usf-presidential-search-committee-selected.aspxThe ƶijapp Board of Trustees has provided key updates on the search for ƶijapp’s next president, which includes the formation of a broadly representative, 15-member presidential search committee.Rocky D. BullTue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 ƶijapp presidential search committee selectedThe ƶijapp Board of Trustees has provided key updates on the search for ƶijapp’s next president, which includes the formation of a broadly representative, 15-member presidential search committee.Presidential seal and mace/news/2021/usf-presidential-search-committee-selected.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,Myƶijapp,Presidential Searchƶijapp Board of Trustees confirms Rhea Law as Interim President/news/2021/08-02-law-bot-confirmation-message.aspxRocky D. BullMon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 ƶijapp Board of Trustees confirms Rhea Law as Interim Presidentƶijapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2021/08-02-law-bot-confirmation-message.aspxBoard of TrusteesWeatherford recommends Rhea Law for ƶijapp interim president/news/2021/weatherford-recommends-rhea-law-for-university-of-south-florida-interim-president.aspxƶijapp Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford today announced his recommendation of Rhea Law to serve as ƶijapp interim president. Law is a former BOT chair and ƶijapp alumna.Rocky D. BullMon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Weatherford recommends Rhea Law for ƶijapp interim presidentƶijapp Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford today announced his recommendation of Rhea Law to serve as ƶijapp interim president. Law is a former BOT chair and ƶijapp alumna.Rhea Law/news/2021/weatherford-recommends-rhea-law-for-university-of-south-florida-interim-president.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trustees,Rhea LawWill Weatherford elected new ƶijapp Board of Trustees chair/news/2021/will-weatherford-elected-new-usf-board-of-trustees-chair.aspxWill Weatherford will serve as the new chair of the ƶijapp Board of Trustees, following his unanimous selection by board members during a meeting held today. In the same meeting, Mike Griffin was unanimously chosen to serve as the board’s new vice chair. Both the chair and vice chair terms are for two years and take effect July 1, 2021.Rocky D. BullTue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Will Weatherford elected new ƶijapp Board of Trustees chairWill Weatherford will serve as the new chair of the ƶijapp Board of Trustees, following his unanimous selection by board members during a meeting held today. In the same meeting, Mike Griffin was unanimously chosen to serve as the board’s new vice chair. Both the chair and vice chair terms are for two years and take effect July 1, 2021.Will Weatherford, ƶijapp Board of Trustees/news/2021/will-weatherford-elected-new-usf-board-of-trustees-chair.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of TrusteesWill Weatherford elected vice chair of the ƶijapp Board of Trustees/news/2021/will-weatherford-elected-vice-chair-of-the-usf-board-of-trustees.aspxThe ƶijapp Board of Trustees voted unanimously to elect Will Weatherford as the board’s new vice chair. He will serve a two-year term in the role.Rocky D. BullTue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Will Weatherford elected vice chair of the ƶijapp Board of TrusteesThe ƶijapp Board of Trustees voted unanimously to elect Will Weatherford as the board’s new vice chair. He will serve a two-year term in the role.ƶijapp logo/news/2021/will-weatherford-elected-vice-chair-of-the-usf-board-of-trustees.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of TrusteesPatel and Seixas appointed to ƶijapp Board of Trustees/news/2021/patel-and-seixas-appointed-to-usf-board-of-trustees.aspxThe Florida Board of Governors has appointed Shilen Patel and Melissa Seixas to serve five-year terms on the ƶijapp Board of Trustees.Rocky D. BullThu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Patel and Seixas appointed to ƶijapp Board of TrusteesThe Florida Board of Governors has appointed Shilen Patel and Melissa Seixas to serve five-year terms on the ƶijapp Board of Trustees.ƶijapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2021/patel-and-seixas-appointed-to-usf-board-of-trustees.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trusteesƶijapp welcomes Weatherford to the Board of Trustees/news/2021/weatherford-to-board-of-trustees.aspxFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed William “Will” Weatherford to serve a five-year term on the ƶijapp Board of Trustees.Rocky D. BullThu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 ƶijapp welcomes Weatherford to the Board of TrusteesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed William “Will” Weatherford to serve a five-year term on the ƶijapp Board of Trustees.ƶijapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2021/weatherford-to-board-of-trustees.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trusteesƶijapp Board of Trustees elects Stephanie Goforth as new vice chair/news/2020/usf-board-of-trustees-elects-stephanie-goforth-as-new-vice-chair.aspxThe ƶijapp Board of Trustees unanimously selected Stephanie Goforth to serve as new vice chair during a board meeting held earlier this week. Goforth is a ƶijapp alum who also serves as chair of the St. Petersburg Campus Advisory Board.Rocky D. BullThu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 ƶijapp Board of Trustees elects Stephanie Goforth as new vice chairThe ƶijapp Board of Trustees unanimously selected Stephanie Goforth to serve as new vice chair during a board meeting held earlier this week. Goforth is a ƶijapp alum who also serves as chair of the St. Petersburg Campus Advisory Board.ƶijapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2020/usf-board-of-trustees-elects-stephanie-goforth-as-new-vice-chair.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trusteesƶijapp leads all state universities in performance-based funding metrics/news/2020/usf-leads-all-state-universities-in-performance-based-funding-metrics.aspxThe ƶijapp leads all state universities in performance-based funding scores for 2020, according to data released today during a meeting of the Florida Board of Governors.Rocky D. BullThu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 ƶijapp leads all state universities in performance-based funding metricsThe ƶijapp leads all state universities in performance-based funding scores for 2020, according to data released today during a meeting of the Florida Board of Governors.A graphic showing the state of Florida and stating "ƶijapp number one in state performance based metrics"/news/2020/usf-leads-all-state-universities-in-performance-based-funding-metrics.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of TrusteesSandy Callahan Appointed to ƶijapp Board of Trustees/news/2019/sandy-callahan-appointed-to-usf-board-of-trustees.aspxSandra “Sandy” Callahan has been appointed to a five-year term on the ƶijapp Board of Trustees, beginning Jan. 6, 2020. The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) announced the appointment this week during a meeting in Gainesville.Rocky D. BullThu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Sandy Callahan Appointed to ƶijapp Board of TrusteesSandra “Sandy” Callahan has been appointed to a five-year term on the ƶijapp Board of Trustees, beginning Jan. 6, 2020. The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) announced the appointment this week during a meeting in Gainesville.ƶijapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2019/sandy-callahan-appointed-to-usf-board-of-trustees.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trusteesƶijapp Among Top Florida Institutions in Key Performance Areas/news/2019/usf-among-top-florida-institutions-in-key-performance-areas.aspxThe Florida Board of Governors announces during President Judy Genshaft’s final meeting as leader of the ƶijapp System that ƶijapp is ranked one of the top three performing institutions in the State University System.Rocky D. BullThu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 ƶijapp Among Top Florida Institutions in Key Performance AreasThe Florida Board of Governors announces during President Judy Genshaft’s final meeting as leader of the ƶijapp System that ƶijapp is ranked one of the top three performing institutions in the State University System.President Judy Genshaft receives a round of applause during her final Florida Board of Governors meeting as leader of the ƶijapp System/news/2019/usf-among-top-florida-institutions-in-key-performance-areas.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trusteesƶijapp Board of Trustees Elects Jordan Zimmerman as New Chair/news/2019/usf-board-of-trustees-elects-jordan-zimmerman-new-chair.aspxJordan Zimmerman will serve as the new chair of the ƶijapp Board of Trustees, following his unanimous selection by board members during a meeting on Monday.Rocky D. BullMon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 ƶijapp Board of Trustees Elects Jordan Zimmerman as New ChairJordan Zimmerman will serve as the new chair of the ƶijapp Board of Trustees, following his unanimous selection by board members during a meeting on Monday.Jordan Zimmerman/news/2019/usf-board-of-trustees-elects-jordan-zimmerman-new-chair.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trustees,Jordan Zimmerman,Les MumaPresidential Search Message from Board of Trustees Chair and Search Committee Chair/news/2019/presidential-search-message-from-board-trustees-chair-search-committee-chair.aspxWe write to you today with great optimism for the successful outcome of our national search for the ƶijapp’s next president.Rocky D. BullWed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 Presidential Search Message from Board of Trustees Chair and Search Committee ChairWe write to you today with great optimism for the successful outcome of our national search for the ƶijapp’s next president.ƶijapp: A Preeminent Research University/news/2019/presidential-search-message-from-board-trustees-chair-search-committee-chair.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trustees,Presidential Searchƶijapp Board of Trustees Re-elects Brian Lamb as Chair/news/2018/usf-board-of-trustees-re-elects-brian-lamb-as-chair.aspxBrian Lamb will continue to serve as chair of the ƶijapp Board of Trustees (BOT), after board members voted unanimously to keep him in that role during a meeting this week.Rocky D. BullThu, 14 Jun 2018 00:00:00 ƶijapp Board of Trustees Re-elects Brian Lamb as ChairBrian Lamb will continue to serve as chair of the ƶijapp Board of Trustees (BOT), after board members voted unanimously to keep him in that role during a meeting this week.Brian Lamb and Jordan Zimmerman /news/2018/usf-board-of-trustees-re-elects-brian-lamb-as-chair.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trusteesƶijapp Welcomes Three New Trustees/news/2018/usf-welcomes-three-new-trustees.aspxProven business leaders in the Tampa Bay region, Oscar Horton, Les Muma and Charles Tokarz were all recently appointed to the BOT .Rocky D. BullWed, 21 Feb 2018 00:00:00 ƶijapp Welcomes Three New TrusteesProven business leaders in the Tampa Bay region, Oscar Horton, Les Muma and Charles Tokarz were all recently appointed to the BOT .New ƶijapp Board of Trustees members Oscar Horton, Les Muma and Charlie Tokarz, with Board of Trustees Chair Brian Lamb./news/2018/usf-welcomes-three-new-trustees.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trustees