Record-breaking Tampa university president announces retirement

After nearly four years in what began as an interim role in August 2021 and became permanent in March 2022, Rhea Law announced her retirement as the eighth president of the University of South Florida. 

“During my tenure we established bold goals — and thanks to our talented, dedicated team of faculty, staff, administrators and students — we exceeded them, sometimes soaring beyond what many thought was possible,” Law says in a statement. “After over 40 years as an employee, student, board member and chair, donor, volunteer and now president, I am filled with gratitude and pride for all we have achieved. Serving this community as USF’s eighth president has been the honor of my lifetime, and I look forward to cheering on the continued success of this incredible university.”