University of South Florida

Rhea Law, a USF graduate and former chair of the USF Board of Trustees, was recommended as interim president Monday by current trustee chair Will Weatherford.

Lauran Monbarren previously served as an administrator at Pasco-Hernando State College.

USF will have a total of eight representatives at the Tokyo Olympics, competing for five countries in four different sports.

An organizer for a group that's been fighting the University of South Florida administration over a proposal to develop a preserve in Tampa said he was “quite surprised” about the sudden retirement of USF’s president.

Timothy Boaz had issues with Currall's handling of possible development of the USF Forest Preserve and changes to the College of Education, but praised his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and willingness to work with faculty on budget issues.

Steven Currall said he is retiring as USF president to "preserve" his health and to spend more time with family.

Jason Salemi says the large number of unvaccinated Floridians are at higher risk for serious infection as more transmissible strains of the virus spread rapidly in the community.

While false alarms are to be expected, such frequent charges for little if any treatment suggest some hospitals see the alerts as much as a money spigot as a clinical emergency tool, claims consultants say.

The researchers are looking at how a variety of external risk factors, like diet, stress and exposure to pollution or viruses, can help cause Type 1 diabetes.

A recent survey is confirming many people’s suspicions — politics plays a role in whether someone gets the COVID-19 vaccine.

The report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation looks at several factors such as income levels, education and access to health care.

Health experts say vaccine engagement efforts are helping build trust in communities, but there is still a lot of work to do.