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Moez Limayem Named Finalist for USF Presidency

9/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Moez Limayem, President of the University of North Florida (UNF), is the sole finalist for the University of South Florida (USF) presidency.
Limayem led USF's Muma College of Business for ten years prior to joining UNF in 2022.
At UNF, he pursued enrollment growth.
A move would leave UNF with a leadership vacancy pending Florida Board of Governors approval.

History

Historical Context

In 2013, Judy Genshaft retired after 19 years as president of the University of South Florida (USF), during which enrollment surged by 50%. This leadership change reflects a broader trend in Florida's higher education, as institutions like the University of North Florida (UNF), established in 1965, seek transformative leaders like Moez Limayem to enhance their impact and growth in a competitive landscape.

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Story summary

Moez Limayem, President of the University of North Florida (UNF), is the sole finalist for the University of South Florida (USF) presidency.
Limayem led USF's Muma College of Business for ten years prior to joining UNF in 2022.
At UNF, he pursued enrollment growth.
A move would leave UNF with a leadership vacancy pending Florida Board of Governors approval.

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