University of South Florida

A federal judge backed two public school unions in a legal battle over dues deductions. Educators say this is good news, but will continue watching for potential challenges to other parts of the sweeping union law.

Brett Kemker will serve as interim regional chancellor beginning in January.

Brothers Leo and Diego talk about the fraught ways their immigration status marked their childhood, and how they carved a path forward.

“We can best support the free exchange of ideas by maintaining civility and treating each other with respect,” Law said in an email to the USF community.

Speaking during her fall address, Rhea Law also provided updates on USF's football stadium and university achievements over the past year.

In a letter to students, faculty and staff, USF President Rhea Law said the university "wlll not allow violent, disruptive or aggressive acts" on campus.

The new Atala Hall marks a new chapter for what used to be a commuter school. Officials hope this will raise the profile of the tight-knit campus along Sarasota Bay.

The law requires professors to undergo more frequent evaluations to earn tenure. That, along with restrictions on topics about race and DEI, are causing some to leave, USF faculty say.

USF allergist Dr. Thomas Casale told an FDA advisory panel last year. that of the 6 million prescriptions written for EpiPen auto-injectors each year, more than 40% are never filled.

Proposed amendments from the university would present limitations to student-organized events like protests and fundraisers.

The new FAFSA was supposed to make filling out the federal aid form easier, but issues with the rollout had the opposite effect. Fewer students have filled out the FAFSA, so efforts are underway to close that gap.

Each of the four teams will receive up to $1 million over three years.