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70th anniversary

USF celebrates 70th anniversary in 2026 with year-long campaign honoring its history, focusing on the future

The University of South Florida is marking the 70th anniversary of its founding with a celebration that kicks off this month and runs throughout 2026, highlighting USF’s transformation into a nationally recognized, top-ranked public research university.

January 5, 2026Campus News

Happiness class

Happiness class bridges generations and cultures to reshape how students think about joy

Happiness: Finding Meaning and Wellbeing through Cross-Cultural Perspectives paired undergraduates with members of OLLI, the university’s lifelong learning program for older adults, to explore what it means to live a good life.

December 16, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation

Moez Limayem new president

Florida Board of Governors confirms Moez Limayem as USF’s next president

Limayem has served as president of the University of North Florida since 2022 and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years before taking the role at UNF.

December 12, 2025Campus News

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