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About the President

Rhea Law became the University of South Florida’s eighth president in March 2022. A proud fifth-generation Floridian who is passionate about the success of the state, Law is actively involved in corporate, public policy, civic, and charitable work. Over the course of her 35-year-plus career, she has held top leadership positions with many Florida-based organizations. Law is the first USF graduate to serve as president and has deep ties within the university community and throughout the state of Florida. She earned an undergraduate degree in management from USF, putting herself through school while working as the university research project administrator for the Office of Sponsored Research. She then earned her terminal degree in law at Stetson University College of Law.

Read President Law's full biography and download her CV.

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University Fall Address

USF President Rhea Law addresses the university community.

Speaking to faculty, staff and other members of the university community during an address to help kick off the fall semester, USF President Rhea Law laid out her strategic vision for the university while reflecting on recent major milestones and record-breaking achievements.