Ninth President of @USouthFlorida | https://xitter.cf/t.co/MkGnj3DkZu | https://xitter.cf/t.co/As7klUUXp9 | #GoBulls🤘

Joined April 2022
Good luck, @RaysBaseball! Tampa Bay and #USF are cheering you on as you begin your World Series run tonight!
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Most students spend their college years balancing classes, deadlines, friendships, jobs and the challenge of figuring out what comes next. Earlier this week, we recognized students who did all of that while also representing #USF as a collegiate athlete. We inducted 50 students into Chi Alpha Sigma, an honor society for juniors or seniors who receive a varsity letter in their sport and earn a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA. I am pleased that USF’s newest inductees have an average GPA of 3.78!
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A record $775 million in research funding at #USF! But the real story goes beyond the number. It reflects confidence in our talented researchers across disciplines, from engineering and business to behavioral science, health, AI and emerging technologies, as well as in the strength of our partnerships. I am incredibly proud of our faculty and research teams who turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives and drive economic growth.
We’re excited to share that #USF reached a record $775M in research funding during fiscal year 2026!🤘 Supported by both federal dollars and private sector partnerships, the growth of our research enterprise expands opportunities for USF researchers to make scientific discoveries that improve lives, strengthen communities, fuel economic growth, and address some of society’s most pressing challenges. 🔗: usouthflorida.com/4hZvnsO
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With our alumni back, an elevated student tailgate, and a @usffootball win, there was no better way to wrap up Homecoming week! Thank you to Bulls Nation for making my first #USFHomecoming as president one that I will never forget. I'm already looking forward to next year's events! Go Bulls🤘
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It was a treat to meet with leaders who served as president of Student Government during their time at #USF. These alumni visited campus during homecoming week and took time to join me at Traditions Hall earlier today. I appreciate their past service and their commitment to our university’s future.
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Wow, what a fun night on campus celebrating Homecoming with our annual Running of the Bulls Parade! Thank you Bulls, it was energizing to see so many students, faculty, staff, families, and community members at the parade enjoying the evening. Let’s continue that again tonight at Ray Jay!
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Last week, we celebrated the opening of #USF’s new Security Analysis and Innovation Lab (SAIL) — a space that brings advanced technology and modeling capabilities to our growing national security research enterprise. Supported by a $1.63M federal appropriation, the lab will allow researchers to combine expertise in human behavior with AI and predictive modeling. 🔗: Learn how their work will help our national security partners weigh possible outcomes before taking action: usouthflorida.com/4erZPcH
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It was wonderful to celebrate the newly remodeled Academic Success Center yesterday morning! The ASC is a proven, dedicated place for our students to ask questions, seek expertise, and learn from one another. The transformation of this space represents our commitment to giving every student the support they need to reach their full potential. 

Thank you to everyone who helped fund, design, and create this space — and especially to the faculty, staff, tutors, and peer mentors who will bring it to life every day.
After a yearlong renovation, #USF’s Academic Success Center has reopened in a brighter, more collaborative space on the second floor of our Tampa campus library!🤘📚 The new center is nearly twice the size of its former home, and features an open-concept Tutoring Hub, Writing Studio, private tutoring rooms, upgraded technology, and dedicated study areas. 🔗 Learn more about what the ASC has to offer: usouthflorida.com/4jfOcZO
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I enjoyed seeing several #USF alumni and a few former colleagues at a reception with the AACSB team on Wednesday. I met some new friends, too, among these higher education champions. Thank you for hosting us!
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I was energized after attending today's Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Fall Symposium – joining friends, mentors, and changemakers who believe in others as they rise! WLP is a great example of what is possible when a university and its community invest in people. Thanks to partnerships like this one, we are able to create more opportunities for our students, strengthen the work of our faculty, and make the region stronger.
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We are grateful to Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia and his team for visiting #USF today as part of their effort to identify and return unclaimed property to its rightful owners across the state. The funds returned to our university will be used for initiatives that support our students and create more opportunities for them to pursue their dreams. Every dollar we can direct toward the success of our students makes a difference.
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We’re proud to be a place where veterans can learn, grow, and succeed! According to the latest @usnews rankings, #USF is No. 46 among public universities for Best Colleges for Veterans. 🤘
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#USF ranks No. 28 for Best Value among public universities nationwide, according to @usnews. We're proud to be recognized for the value of a USF education!🤘
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It was a privilege to attend the @TBBJnewsroom’s Most Admired CEO Awards dinner last Thursday. What made the evening especially meaningful was the company on the 2026 list: Mike Griffin, Helen Wesley, Craig Richard, Mike Sutton, Gary Sasso, Alicia Schulhof, Roger Germann, Michael Stephens, and Andrew Wright. My fellow honorees lead organizations that help make Tampa Bay extraordinary.
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It's always a treat for me to host groups of students for lunch at Lifsey House. Today’s guests had interest areas that were nearly as diverse as their backgrounds! One is passionate about rocketry, another has discovered that he loves the research side of the medical field. One is celebrating a cybersecurity job offer from Google while another is celebrating PhD candidacy and approaching the end of her doctoral program. One is a football player and another is a brand new orientation team leader on our @usfsp campus. We talked about what drew them to #USF, their interests, and even areas where we might improve. These luncheons remind me of why I love being USF’s president – students and the way USF helps prepare them for their dreams.
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At #USF, we’re dedicated to providing an exceptional education and experience for our students. In addition to being ranked No. 46 among public universities by @usnews, we’re also: ✨ No. 19 for Social Mobility ✨ No. 25 for Most Innovative ✨ No. 25 for “Best Value for In-State Students” 🔗: usouthflorida.com/4xGPEIa
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I'm honored to be serving as this year's Grand Marshal at our annual Homecoming Running of the Bulls Parade. Mark your calendars for Friday, Oct. 16th – I can't wait to see you along the parade route, Bulls!🤘
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