The Florida Board of Governors on Friday unanimously confirmed Moez Limayem as the University of South Florida’s (USF) ninth President.

Limayem served as the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years before becoming President of the University of North Florida (UNF) in 2022. He was named the sole finalist for the job in September and won unanimous approval from the USF Board of Trustees in October. His confirmation now ensures his return to the University in early 2026.

“I am so energized, humbled, honored and excited by the biggest professional honor in my life,” Limayem said in a video posted on X . I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Board of Trustees, our Board of Governors, our amazing faculty, staff and students, and

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