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Important funding for ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ in final state budget

The ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ will receive significant funding in Florida’s 2025-26 state budget, supporting major initiatives in research, student success and campus development across all three campuses.

June 30, 2025University News

President Rhea Law looks at a photo with Sen. Darryl Rouson

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ to advance its position as a leader in mental and behavioral health by creating a new research center named for Sen. Darryl Rouson

The Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ will conduct rigorous research to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues, including improving treatment outcomes and reducing the societal impacts of substance abuse and mental health conditions.

June 25, 2025University News

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An update on the ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ presidential search

Mike Griffin, chair of the ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Presidential Search Committee and vice chair of the ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Board of Trustees, provides an update on the presidential search selection process and how the ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ community can get involved.

June 20, 2025University News

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ students and President Rhea Law at ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Day at the Capitol

Key support for ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ included in this year’s state budget

Funding for the ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ’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 ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ and the words, Be Bold

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ 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 ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ students and faculty who represent the heart of ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ.

June 6, 2025University News

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Will Weatherford and Mike Griffin reelected to ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Board of Trustees leadership roles

The ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ 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 ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ's spring semester

As ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ 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 ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ was packed with milestone moments: a record-setting donation, multiple national championships and top-tier rankings that affirm the value of a ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ degree.

May 12, 2025University News

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ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ 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

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ 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 ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ’s Spring commencement

The ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ 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 ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ’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 ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ on campus stadium

Trustees approve updated ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ stadium plan, paving the way for full construction to move forward

Check out ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ’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, 2025ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Athletics, University News

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ: A Preeminent Research University

A message from President Rhea Law

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ President Rhea Law issues a statement following the tragic events at Florida State University.

April 17, 2025University News

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