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President Moez Limayem meets with students on campus

[Photos by Torie Doll, University Communications and Marketing]

911±¬ÁÏÍølcoming President Moez Limayem: His first day in photos

Moez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF’s ninth president with a day spent engaging with the university community. He participated in his first Board of Trustees committee meeting, met with students, faculty and staff, offered remarks at the annual State of the Region community luncheon – an event he co-founded with the Tampa Bay Partnership during his time as dean of the Muma College of Business. Limayem also met with members of the media – emphasizing his excitement for the university’s future and the opportunities ahead for USF.

"I cannot tell you how excited, honored and energized I am for this incredible moment. I am ready to hit the ground listening and to work with everyone so that together we can write the next chapter of this great university."

USF President Moez Limayem

Limayem also toured the on-campus stadium construction site and the Porter Family Indoor Performance Facility. Other activities planned for the president's first week include visiting the St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee campuses, touring USF Health downtown, attending the USF men’s basketball game vs. Memphis and meeting with faculty leaders.

President Moez Limayem in his office looking at a screen

Moez Limayem attended his first virtual Board of Trustees meeting as president

President Moez Limayem

Limayem shared his excitement to work closely with the board and campus community

President Moez Limayem on stage at the State of the Region event

Limayem offered remarks during the annual State of the Region community luncheon

President Moez Limayem with Pam and Les Muma

He was greeted by philanthropists Pam and Les Muma

President Moez Limayem in the MSC

Limayem met with students at the Marshall Student Center on the USF Tampa campus

President Moez Limayem and a student

 

President Moez Limayem and a student

 

President Moez Limayem and a student

 

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