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Christian Hardigree has led the campus as regional chancellor since July 2022. Under her leadership, ÎÞÂëרÇø St. Petersburg spearheaded new initiatives that supported student success, introduced and enhanced academic programs, and built even stronger connections with elected officials and the surrounding community.

October 10, 2025University News

Group cheers at ÎÞÂëרÇø football game

ÎÞÂëרÇø welcomes community to Homecoming events Oct. 12-18

The Tampa Bay community is invited to join students, alumni, faculty and staff for the festivities, which include a kickoff event, parade and the ÎÞÂëרÇø football game on Saturday, Oct. 18, when the Bulls take on the Florida Atlantic Owls at Raymond James Stadium.

October 9, 2025University News

ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University

Presidential finalist Moez Limayem’s visit to ÎÞÂëרÇø

Moez Limayem will visit all three ÎÞÂëרÇø campuses on Monday, Oct. 13. Students, faculty, staff and administrators will have the opportunity to participate in forums and learn more about the sole finalist as the ninth president in ÎÞÂëרÇøâ€™s history.

October 7, 2025University News

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Moez Limayem named the sole finalist for ÎÞÂëרÇø president

Limayem served as the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at ÎÞÂëרÇø 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 and received an award from the National Academy of Inventors for his many contributions to innovation and invention.

September 30, 2025University News

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ÎÞÂëרÇø climbs to its highest position ever in U.S. News rankings

The ÎÞÂëרÇø has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. ÎÞÂëרÇø is No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year. ÎÞÂëרÇø also rose to No. 43 among public universities, up two spots from last year, and inside the top 50 for the seventh year in a row.

September 23, 2025Student Success, University News

Hundreds gathered at the Pam and Les Muma Basketball Center for a celebration welcoming Rob Higgins – the first CEO of ÎÞÂëרÇø Athletics. In front of an audience of professional athletes, elected officials and many who worked with Higgins over the years, the alum shared how his time as a ball boy as a child launched a lifelong love for ÎÞÂëרÇø.

September 22, 2025ÎÞÂëרÇø Athletics, University News

The ÎÞÂëרÇø Sarasota-Manatee campus honored the lives lost and the bravery of first responders during a September 11 commemorative ceremony, which began with a 21-gun salute by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and the playing of Taps by the United States Marine Corps.

September 11, 2025University News

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Rob Higgins named ÎÞÂëרÇøâ€™s first CEO of Athletics

Rob Higgins, a former ÎÞÂëרÇø Athletics staff member, becomes the first ÎÞÂëרÇø alum to lead the department.ÌýHe has served as executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission since 2004, successfully positioning the region as one of the nation’s premier destinations in sports and entertainment.

September 9, 2025ÎÞÂëרÇø Athletics, University News

Rendering of the Fletcher District

ÎÞÂëרÇø moves forward with plans for new mixed-use project featuring housing, restaurants, academic research facility and more

The ÎÞÂëרÇø Board of Trustees voted to advance plans to transform the university’s former 138-acre golf course into a vibrant mixed-use destination.Ìý Referred to as the Fletcher District, the project will provide a new hub of activity and supports the university’s strategic vision for the future.

September 9, 2025University News

President Rhea Law, Darryl Rouson and Mike Griffin hold up a plaque at the BOT meeting

ÎÞÂëרÇø Board of Trustees establishes Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research

The center will be dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of the complex relationship between substance abuse and mental health. As part of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, the Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research will lead research aimed at improving treatment outcomes and reducing the broader societal impacts of these conditions.

September 9, 2025University News

 IAE President and CEO Darren Schumacher; ÎÞÂëרÇø President Rhea Law; Eric Moore, deputy to the commanding general, U.S. Army DEVCOM; Adam Rawlett, senior scientist, U.S. Army Research Lab; Norma Alcantar, engineering professor and associate dean of research

ÎÞÂëרÇø secures contract with U.S. Army, strengthening collaboration with Department of Defense

The ÎÞÂëרÇø has signed a five-year research contract worth up to $85 million with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory. The partnership strengthens ÎÞÂëרÇøâ€™s defense research in cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences while offering students valuable internship opportunities.

September 4, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success, University News

The transformative project will expand access to high-quality lab instruction in chemistry, biology and physics for students across all ÎÞÂëרÇø campuses.ÌýThe new facility will be approximately 7,000 square feet and is expected to open in fall 2027.

September 4, 2025University News

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