TAMPA — The University of South Florida Board of Trustees on Tuesday unanimously voted to select Moez Limayem as the university’s ninth president.

Limayem currently serves as president of the University of North Florida.

His appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors. He would replace Rhea Law, who announced her retirement earlier this year .

“Dr. Moez Limayem is an outstanding leader, who brings a unique combination of deep ties to the University of South Florida and Tampa Bay region, valuable experience as a university president in our state and a strong record of accomplishments in student success and engagement, research excellence, fundraising, corporate partnerships and much more,” said USF Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford.

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