USF economic impact reaches nearly $10B

A new report finds USF generates nearly $10B in annual economic impact across Florida.

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University of South Florida campus sign in Tampa highlighting USF’s $10B economic impact
Rhea Law’s lifetime bet on the University of South Florida

Dr. Rhea Law reflects on four decades shaping USF and the responsibility that comes with growth.

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Dr. Rhea Law sits on the University of South Florida campus, smiling and flashing the Bull Horns hand sign near the USF Bull statues.
Tampa ranks among top 5 U.S. cities for corporate HQs

Tampa enters the national top tier for corporate headquarters as site selectors cite talent and infrastructure.

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Downtown Tampa skyline at dusk with illuminated office towers and highway overpass as the city gains national recognition for corporate headquarters growth
Tampa founder Balaji Ramadoss is building human-first AI

After a bootstrapped exit, Tampa founder Balaji Ramadoss is building human-first AI for how teams actually work.

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EXOS logo alongside Balaji Ramadoss, founder of the AI workflow platform
USF real estate program accelerates with $1.25M gift

A $1.25M gift and new leadership are accelerating USF’s push to build a full real estate education pipeline in Tampa Bay.

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University of South Florida entrance sign with the USF Bulls logo on a brick and white monument surrounded by landscaping.
USF confirms new president

USF has officially confirmed its next president as Moez Limayem prepares to return to Tampa Bay.

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University of South Florida campus sign with a portrait of Moez Limayem, confirmed as USF’s next president.
How a 2nd-gen entrepreneur revived his family’s Tampa liquor stores

Trey Lawson returned to Tampa to rebrand his family stores, grow Liquor Depot and build a community movement around bourbon and the $20 buzz.

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Trey Lawson stands inside Liquor Depot next to a whiskey barrel.
6 story luxury student housing project breaks ground near USF

A major student housing project is now underway near USF, bringing new units, modern amenities and fresh investment to North Tampa.

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A six story modern student housing building with large windows, balconies and palm trees along the street, shown in a daytime architectural rendering. Cars, pedestrians and landscaping line the front of the property.
USF eyes 2027 launch for new real estate master’s program

The University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business is expanding its real estate offerings with new graduate concentrations and a proposed Master of Science in Real Estate that could start in fall 2027. The degree is moving through the university and state approval process. USF already offers an undergraduate real estate minor that launched

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University of South Florida entrance sign with the USF Bulls logo on a brick and white monument surrounded by landscaping.
Tampa CEO talks about leadership, growth and purpose

Ashley Butler talks about leadership growth purpose and community impact during TBBW’s November CEO Connect.

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Ashley Butler speaks on stage during a CEO Connect interview hosted by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.
USF reveals new renderings of Football Operations Center

The University of South Florida has released new renderings of the TGH Center for Athletic Excellence, a 150,000-square-foot football operations facility that will anchor the university’s $348 million on-campus stadium project. The complex is scheduled to open in fall 2027 and will serve as the future home of USF Football. The new building will be

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Aerial rendering of the University of South Florida’s on-campus football stadium and athletic district in Tampa.
USF’s Fletcher district gets green light

The University of South Florida’s long-planned Fletcher District is one step closer to reality after receiving approval from the Florida Board of Governors. The mixed-use project will transform an underused section of the Tampa campus into a walkable destination for students, faculty and the community. USF released four new renderings of the project, which will

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Street-level view of the USF Fletcher District with green-framed mixed-use buildings and palm-lined sidewalks.