State confirms university’s choice for new president

TAMPA — The Florida Board of Governors voted unanimously to confirm Steve Currall as the University of South Florida’s new president, succeeding Judy Genshaft, who is set to retire June 30 after leading the institution for nearly two decades.

Currall, 60, is the provost and vice president of academic affairs at Southern Methodist University. He was one of four finalists for the position evaluated by the USF board of trustees, capping a six-month search process.