Moez Limayem Selected as Ninth President of University of South Florida
FOX 13 Tampa BayOctober 21, 20252 min752 views
9 connectionsΒ·8 entities in this videoβUnanimous Selection of New USF President
- π― The University of South Florida's Board of Trustees has unanimously approved Moez Limayem as the university's ninth president.
- π Limayem expressed that his return to Tampa is a homecoming and that he believes the best is yet to come for USF.
Limayem's Background and Connection to USF
- π§ Limayem previously served as the president of the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.
- π He has a strong personal connection to Tampa Bay, calling it the city he lived in the longest since birth and where his children grew up.
- π‘ Prior to his role at UNF, Limayem headed USF's College of Business for a decade, from 2012 to 2022.
USF's Growth and Future Vision
- β¨ Limayem noted USF's progress in becoming a top university, aiming to be an AAU member among the best in the country and the world.
- π He is eager to collaborate with faculty, staff, and friends to move USF forward.
- π With nearly 50,000 students, a new stadium being built, and an increasing student population, Limayem's fundraising ability will be crucial.
- π° During his previous tenure, he helped raise $125 million for USF in Tampa.
Final Approval Process
- β While the USF Board of Trustees has given unanimous approval, there is one more step.
- ποΈ The state Board of Governors is expected to give its final approval early next month.
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