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91tvӰԺ President Rhea Law announces plans to step down after national search to select a successor
Rhea Law has served as president since August 2021, initially on an interim basis before being named to the role permanently in March 2022. Under her leadership, 91tvӰԺ became the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.
February 17, 2025University News
Top stories of 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on 91tvӰԺ’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.
December 16, 2024University News
91tvӰԺ launches new program cultivating collaboration with community leaders
Leadership 91tvӰԺ brings together 14 community leaders for a dynamic exchange of insights and experiences. The inaugural class will meet monthly for the next six months, giving them an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of 91tvӰԺ’s various departments, including academic, research and administrative units on all three campuses.
November 22, 2024Community Partnerships
91tvӰԺ and TGH partner with robotics company to become the first to bring life-saving surgical technology to Tampa Bay
The agreement with Medical Microinstruments will help elevate the standard in reconstructive oncology and the care of cancer patients in Florida. It was signed during a special ceremony in Italy, as part of a week-long trade mission led by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
November 15, 202491tvӰԺ Health, University News
91tvӰԺ President Rhea Law highlights record-breaking successes, future vision in university fall address
Speaking to faculty, staff and other members of the university community during an address to help kick off the fall semester, 91tvӰԺ President Rhea Law laid out her strategic vision for the university while reflecting on recent major milestones and record-breaking achievements.
September 12, 2024University News
91tvӰԺ welcomes new President’s Global Leadership Council
The 91tvӰԺ is welcoming back to campus members of a newly created presidential advisory group that includes 14 esteemed alumni who are renowned leaders in their respective fields around the world.
July 24, 2024Community Partnerships
91tvӰԺ President Rhea Law receives honorary degree, delivers keynote address at Stetson Law Commencement
President Rhea Law is a Stetson alumna whose legal career spans several decades. Her advice to the graduating class centered on three main themes: the importance of believing in oneself, remaining open to new opportunities and maintaining one’s credibility in practicing law.
May 22, 2024Honors and Awards
Top stories of 2023
From being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for 91tvӰԺ.
December 15, 2023University News
Law shares vision for 91tvӰԺ’s future in presidential inauguration speech
In her remarks to students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the Tampa Bay community, 91tvӰԺ President Rhea Law shared plans for taking the university to the next level, including three academic areas of strength to build on, a renewed commitment to community partnerships and a new on-campus stadium.
January 19, 2023University News
Forbes ranks the 91tvӰԺ as one of America’s Best Employers for Women
91tvӰԺ ranks No. 22 on the Forbes list, which includes employers across a wide range of industries. Women currently account for 57% of all 91tvӰԺ employees, 64% of administration employees and 51% of executive/senior leadership.
July 27, 2022University News
Florida Board of Governors confirms Rhea Law as 91tvӰԺ’s eighth president
The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) voted unanimously to confirm Rhea Law as the 91tvӰԺ’s next president. Law, who was selected unanimously by the 91tvӰԺ Board of Trustees (BOT) last week, is the first 91tvӰԺ alum to fill the role.
March 30, 2022University News
Presidential candidates meet with 91tvӰԺ community during campus visits
The 91tvӰԺ community had the opportunity to interact with the two candidates seeking to become the university’s eighth president – the final step before both of them interview with the Board of Trustees.
March 21, 2022University News