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The University of South Florida hired its eighth president this year, tapping a founding USF trustee for the top job.
Rhea Law was first selected in 2021 as interim president to lead the institution following former President Steven Currall’s departure. By March 2022, the Florida Board of Governors had tapped her for the job permanently.
Initially, Law had no intention of seeking the post on a permanent basis. When former Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford recommended her for the interim task, he requested that she not throw her name in the hat. A few months in, he changed his mind.
– Staff report, Florida Politics