https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 16 May 2026 13:59:40 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-day-in-photos.aspxMoez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF’s ninth president with a day spent engaging with the USF community – emphasizing his excitement for the university’s future and the opportunities ahead.External ArticleWed, 18 Feb 2026 11:24:29 Welcoming President Moez LimayemMoez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF’s ninth president with a day spent engaging with the USF community – emphasizing his excitement for the university’s future and the opportunities ahead.New USF President Moez Limayem.https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-day-in-photos.aspxCampus NewsLeadershiphttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-stpetersburg-chancellor-christian-hardigree-named-president-of-texas-am-university-victoria.aspxChristian Hardigree has led the campus as regional chancellor since July 2022. Under her leadership, USF St. Petersburg spearheaded new student success initiatives, introduced and enhanced academic programs, and built even stronger connections with elected officials and the surrounding community.USF St. PetersburgFri, 10 Oct 2025 16:50:51 USF St. Petersburg Chancellor Christian Hardigree named President of Texas A&M University-VictoriaChristian Hardigree has led the campus as regional chancellor since July 2022. Under her leadership, USF St. Petersburg spearheaded new student success initiatives, introduced and enhanced academic programs, and built even stronger connections with elected officials and the surrounding community.Regional Chancellor Christian Hardigreehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-stpetersburg-chancellor-christian-hardigree-named-president-of-texas-am-university-victoria.aspxCampus NewsLeadershiphttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/moez-limayem-named-the-sole-finalist-for-university-of-south-florida-president.aspxLimayem 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.External ArticleWed, 01 Oct 2025 08:50:30 Moez Limayem named the sole finalist for University of South Florida presidentLimayem 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/moez-limayem-named-the-sole-finalist-for-university-of-south-florida-president.aspxCampus NewsLeadershiphttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/community-leader-named-to-usf-st-petersburg-campus-board.aspxDebbie White, a former business owner and vice president of Governmental Affairs and Economic Development for the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed to a four-year term to the USF St. Petersburg Campus Board.USF St. PetersburgThu, 25 Sep 2025 11:41:34 Community leader named to USF St. Petersburg Campus BoardDebbie White, a former business owner and vice president of Governmental Affairs and Economic Development for the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed to a four-year term to the USF St. Petersburg Campus Board.Debbie White, new board memberhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/community-leader-named-to-usf-st-petersburg-campus-board.aspxCampus NewsLeadership,Matthew Cimitilehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-president-rhea-law-announces-plans-to-step-down-after-national-search-to-select-a-successor.aspxRhea 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, USF became the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.External ArticleMon, 17 Feb 2025 00:21:15 USF President Rhea Law announces plans to step down after national search to select a successorRhea 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, USF became the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.President Rhea Lawhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-president-rhea-law-announces-plans-to-step-down-after-national-search-to-select-a-successor.aspxCampus NewsLeadershiphttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/back-to-back-hurricanes-lead-to-unprecedented-campus-response.aspxThe simultaneous efforts to finish cleanup efforts from Hurricane Helene while preparing the campus for Hurricane Milton resulted in an unprecedented emergency management team response under challenging conditions.USF St. PetersburgThu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Back-to-back hurricanes lead to unprecedented campus responseThe simultaneous efforts to finish cleanup efforts from Hurricane Helene while preparing the campus for Hurricane Milton resulted in an unprecedented emergency management team response under challenging conditions.Cleanup efforts after Hurricane Milton on campus.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/back-to-back-hurricanes-lead-to-unprecedented-campus-response.aspxCampus NewsFacilities,Leadership,Matthew Cimitilehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/regional-chancellor-receives-fulbright.aspxChristian Hardigree has been selected to participate in the Fulbright International Education Administrators Program in France this fall. She will take part in a two-week seminar along with higher education leaders from across the U.S. to learn more about the French university and college systems.USF St. PetersburgMon, 22 Apr 2024 09:12:44 Regional Chancellor receives Fulbright award for international education leadership programChristian Hardigree has been selected to participate in the Fulbright International Education Administrators Program in France this fall. She will take part in a two-week seminar along with higher education leaders from across the U.S. to learn more about the French university and college systems.Regional Chancellor Christian Hardigree.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/regional-chancellor-receives-fulbright.aspxCampus NewsLeadership,Matthew Cimitilehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/students-use-spring-break-to-give-back.aspxWhile many students take a pause from studies to relax on a beach or visit family during spring break, a group of 12 USF St. Petersburg students are traveling to Nashville to volunteer.USF St. PetersburgThu, 07 Mar 2024 08:55:08 Students to use their spring break to give backWhile many students take a pause from studies to relax on a beach or visit family during spring break, a group of 12 USF St. Petersburg students are traveling to Nashville to volunteer.Students working at food pantry during last year's spring break volunteer trip.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/students-use-spring-break-to-give-back.aspxCampus News,Student LifeCommunity,Leadership,Matthew Cimitile,Student Successhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/new-campus-leadership-position-seeks-to-enhance-the-student-academic-experience.aspxAurèlio Manuel Valente will be in a unique position to use his professional knowledge and personal story to help students flourish during their college experience as the new regional assistant vice chancellor for undergraduate studies.Mon, 08 Jan 2024 09:00:00 New campus leadership position seeks to enhance the student academic experienceAurèlio Manuel Valente will be in a unique position to use his professional knowledge and personal story to help students flourish during their college experience as the new regional assistant vice chancellor for undergraduate studies.Aurelio Manuel Valente https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/new-campus-leadership-position-seeks-to-enhance-the-student-academic-experience.aspxCampus NewsLeadership,Matthew Cimitile,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-helping-the-us-department-of-defense-strengthen-its-communication-leadership-skills.aspxUSF researchers have been working with military officers and civil service personnel to improve operations and coordination in nearly every branch of the military through leadership, communication and decision-making techniques.External ArticleMon, 11 Sep 2023 09:00:00 USF helping the U.S. Department of Defense strengthen its communication, leadership skillsUSF researchers have been working with military officers and civil service personnel to improve operations and coordination in nearly every branch of the military through leadership, communication and decision-making techniques.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-helping-the-us-department-of-defense-strengthen-its-communication-leadership-skills.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationLeadershiphttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/student-leadership-summits.aspxHundreds of high school students from Pinellas County gathered at the USF St. Petersburg campus to participate in a first-of-its-kind Student Leadership Summit.Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Leadership summits inspire students to become advocates in schoolHundreds of high school students from Pinellas County gathered at the USF St. Petersburg campus to participate in a first-of-its-kind Student Leadership Summit.Leadership Summithttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/student-leadership-summits.aspxCampus News,Community PartnershipsCommunity,Education,Leadershiphttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/proven-leaders-to-advance-academic-planning-and-development-on-campus.aspxThe USF St. Petersburg campus is welcoming two proven leaders to fill vital roles and provide collaborative direction for academic planning and development.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:00:00 Proven leaders to advance academic planning and development on campusThe USF St. Petersburg campus is welcoming two proven leaders to fill vital roles and provide collaborative direction for academic planning and development.Howard & Terryhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/proven-leaders-to-advance-academic-planning-and-development-on-campus.aspxCampus NewsConsolidation,Leadership,Management,Matthew Cimitile