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An update on the ±«Óãtv presidential search

Mike Griffin, chair of the ±«Óãtv Presidential Search Committee and vice chair of the ±«Óãtv Board of Trustees, provides an update on the presidential search selection process and how the ±«Óãtv community can get involved.

June 20, 2025University News

±«Óãtv students and President Rhea Law at ±«Óãtv Day at the Capitol

Key support for ±«Óãtv included in this year’s state budget

Funding for the ±«Óãtv’s institutional priorities and support for other important university projects is included in the 2025-26 fiscal year state budget. It will soon be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his review, approval and line-item veto consideration. 

June 16, 2025University News

Five faculty and students from ±«Óãtv and the words, Be Bold

±«Óãtv wins prestigious gold Telly Award for Be Bold campaign

The 30-second commercial – part of the university’s brand campaign that aired on television, streaming and digital platforms – showcases ±«Óãtv students and faculty who represent the heart of ±«Óãtv.

June 6, 2025University News

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Will Weatherford and Mike Griffin reelected to ±«Óãtv Board of Trustees leadership roles

The ±«Óãtv Board of Trustees will continue to be led by Will Weatherford and Mike Griffin after their reelection as chair and vice chair during today’s board meeting. Weatherford and Griffin, who have served as chair and vice chair since 2021, were each selected for an additional two-year term.

June 3, 2025University News

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Top stories of ±«Óãtv's spring semester

As ±«Óãtv shifts into summer, thousands of new graduates are entering the workforce prepared to meet industry demand and elevate the talent pipeline across Tampa Bay, the state and nation. Their final semester at ±«Óãtv was packed with milestone moments: a record-setting donation, multiple national championships and top-tier rankings that affirm the value of a ±«Óãtv degree.

May 12, 2025University News

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±«Óãtv confers more than 7,700 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies

Graduates included a mother and son earning their degrees, a cancer survivor who never gave up on her educational goal and twin sisters who created thriving startups, winning awards along the way to fuel their entrepreneurial journeys.

May 12, 2025Student Success, University News

±«Óãtv President Rhea Law gives the go bulls hand signal at commencement

Local meteorologist Denis Phillips, Tampa Bay Sports Commission’s Rob Higgins among award recipients at ±«Óãtv’s Spring commencement

The ±«Óãtv honored seven individuals for their service to the university, the Tampa Bay community and the nation during Commencement ceremonies May 8-11.

May 12, 2025University News

Travis Bell and Rocky the Bull

Humor, embarrassment and joy: Meet the name readers of ±«Óãtv’s commencement ceremonies

For those in attendance, the conferring of thousands of degrees each semester seems to run smoothly. But for the commencement readers, getting those names right takes preparation, care and a bit of courage.

April 30, 2025University News

Rending of ±«Óãtv on campus stadium

Trustees approve updated ±«Óãtv stadium plan, paving the way for full construction to move forward

Check out ±«Óãtv’s latest rendering for the stadium and learn more about how construction is ramping up – putting it on track to open in fall 2027.

April 29, 2025±«Óãtv Athletics, University News

±«Óãtv: A Preeminent Research University

A message from President Rhea Law

±«Óãtv President Rhea Law issues a statement following the tragic events at Florida State University.

April 17, 2025University News

Dr. Charles J. Lockwood, executive vice president of ±«Óãtv Health and dean of the ±«Óãtv Health Morsani College of Medicine, Wendi Goodson-Celerin, executive vice president and chief nursing executive at Tampa General Hospital, ±«Óãtv President Rhea Law, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, College of Nursing Dean Usha Menon and ±«Óãtv nursing student Sydney Bauer

±«Óãtv celebrates construction milestone for new facility aimed at addressing Florida’s nursing shortage

The ±«Óãtv Health College of Nursing’s new 34,000-square-foot facility is set to transform nursing education, reinforcing the university’s leadership in meeting the state of Florida’s growing demand for qualified nurses.

April 17, 2025±«Óãtv Health, University News

±«Óãtv student poses with Rocky at the Florida Senate chamber

Students gain important experience, advocate for ±«Óãtv during Day at the Capitol

With less than three weeks left in the legislative session, nearly 100 ±«Óãtv students spent the day in Tallahassee meeting with lawmakers and learning the importance of civic engagement.

April 15, 2025University News

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