Rhea Law
Rhea Law | |
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| 8th President of the University of South Florida | |
| In office March 2022 – January 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Steven C. Currall |
| Succeeded by | Moez Limayem |
| Personal details | |
| Education | |
Rhea F. Law is an American attorney and academic administrator who served as the eighth president of the University of South Florida from March 2022 to January 2026. Law is the first USF graduate to hold the position of president at the university.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Rhea Law graduated from Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida, in 1967.[4] She earned her undergraduate degree in business administration from USF and a Juris Doctor degree from the Stetson University College of Law.[5]
Career
[edit]Before becoming the president, Law played a significant role in the University of South Florida's governance and development. She was one of the founding members of the USF Board of Trustees, serving as vice chair for five years and as chair for four years. In addition, Law held leadership positions in numerous Florida-based organizations, including the Florida Council of 100 and the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation.[6]
She was the CEO and chair of the Board of Fowler White Boggs, a prominent Florida law firm, during its merger with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney in 2014.[7][8]
Personal life
[edit]Law was married to Wayne Williams for 39 years until his death on September 19, 2024. The couple had two children and two grandchildren.[9]
References
[edit]- ↑ "About President Rhea F. Law". University of South Florida. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ↑ Coffey, Lauren (June 23, 2023). "Statewide education: USF President Rhea Law on wins, challenges and innovation". Tampa Bay Business Journal. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Freeman, Adam (February 17, 2025). "USF President Rhea Law announces plans to step down after national search to select a successor". University of South Florida Newsroom. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- ↑ Totem Yearbook (Volume 10 ed.). Tampa, Florida: Bryn Alan. 1967. p. 221.
- ↑ "Rhea Law is confirmed as the eighth president of USF". WUSF. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ↑ Kumar, Divya (March 30, 2022). "Rhea Law confirmed as USF president by Florida's Board of Governors". Retrieved November 11, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Rhea F. Law". Florida Inventors Hall of Fame. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ↑ Brown, Jo-Lynn (September 28, 2023). "USF President Rhea Law reflects on the college's momentum: 'I'm a big fan of forward motion — and I like to move fast.'". Tampa Bay Business & Wealth. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ↑ "The University of South Florida community mourns the passing of Wayne Williams, the husband of President Rhea Law". University of South Florida (Press release). September 23, 2024. Retrieved September 23, 2024.