Moez Limayem Selected as Ninth President of University of South Florida

Unanimous Selection of New USF President

• 🎯 The University of South Florida's Board of Trustees has unanimously approved Moez Limayem as the university's ninth president.
• 📌 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

• 🧠 Limayem previously served as the president of the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.
• 🏠 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.
• 💡 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

• ✨ 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.
• 🚀 He is eager to collaborate with faculty, staff, and friends to move USF forward.
• 📈 With nearly 50,000 students, a new stadium being built, and an increasing student population, Limayem's fundraising ability will be crucial.
• 💰 During his previous tenure, he helped raise $125 million for USF in Tampa.

Final Approval Process

• ✅ While the USF Board of Trustees has given unanimous approval, there is one more step.
• 🗓️ The state Board of Governors is expected to give its final approval early next month.