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In Observance of Memorial Day
On Monday, the University of South Florida joins our nation in observing Memorial Day. This is our opportunity to remember and honor the men and women who have lost their lives while serving our great country.
May 28, 2021University News
Looking ahead to our safe return
Working in consultation with the Florida Board of Governors, USF and the other 11 State University System institutions are planning to transition to pre-COVID operations and pre-COVID classroom capacity beginning at the start of the Summer B session on June 28. We will also return to full in-person participation in athletic and social activities on our campuses, including fan participation in stadiums and arenas.
May 6, 2021COVID-19
2021 Florida Legislative session update
Our elected officials in Tallahassee produced a final state budget that retains much of the state’s support for higher education and for the University of South Florida. We are grateful to our partners in the Legislature for their support and for recognizing the important impact that USF makes on Florida’s progress and prosperity.
May 4, 2021University News
An important update to USF’s Spring 2021 Commencement plan
After consulting with our experts from USF Health and university event management team, I’m pleased to inform you that we have modified our plan and will announce each graduate’s name during the ceremony and allow them to stand briefly to be recognized.
March 17, 2021
Announcing plans for USF’s Spring 2021 Commencement
I am pleased to announce that our 123rd Commencement will be held in person this May at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Ceremonies are tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 7 – Sunday, May 9, 2021.
March 15, 2021
One USF Reaches Another Consolidation Milestone
This week, USF reached another important milestone in the consolidation process with the completion of a site visit by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
January 29, 2021
Dr. Paul Sanberg to step down as Senior VP of USF Research & Innovation
After more than 12 years in administration and almost three decades of service to USF, Dr. Sanberg has decided to transition from his role as Senior Vice President and focus on his research in the areas of neuroscience and brain repair.
January 12, 2021
Regional Chancellor Tadlock to End Term 31 December 2021
Tadlock will transition from his current role as regional chancellor of the USF St. Petersburg campus on 31 December 2021 to focus on teaching and research as a tenured professor in the College of Education.
January 11, 2021
Welcome to Spring 2021 Semester
In this New Year, I am encouraged by a sense of hope and renewal. Even as we face continued challenges – in our communities and as a nation – the horizon is bright, especially as we continue to rely on our deep sense of connectedness as a community.
January 8, 2021
Statement from USF President on Violence in Washington, D.C.
The University of South Florida joins leaders across our nation in emphatically condemning acts that were intended to undermine our country’s democratic process.
January 7, 2021University News