Moez Limayem, approved by the University of South Florida Board of Trustees on Oct. 21, has been officially approved by the Florida Board of Governors for the USF presidency, minutes before Limayem’s commencement address at UNF’s Fall 2025 graduation.

Following his confirmation as USF’s ninth president, Limayem expressed great enthusiasm towards his new position and thanked the UNF community. 

“I’m truly just honored, humbled, energized, and fully aware of the responsibility this confirmation carries,” said Limayem.

“To the community of North Florida, thank you for welcoming my family and I with open arms, you showed us what it means for a university to be deeply rooted in its community,” Limayem added.

Alan Levine, vice chair of the Florida BOG established a flexible timeline for Limayem’s move to USF that would place UNF without a university president.

“We confirm the appointment of Dr. Limayem as president of the University of South Florida, commencing on a date no later than the conclusion of the current president’s contract, and sooner, upon the agreement of the board chairs of UNF, USF, and the chair of the Board of Governors,” said Levine.

In his departure, Limayem shared his final words at the BOG meeting.

“Thank you very much for this amazing, extraordinary honor. Go Ospreys and go Bulls,” said Limayem.

At this time, there is no official agenda for the UNF BOT’s January meeting or further news regarding UNF’s presidential search, in lieu of Limayem’s departure.

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