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Divya Kumar

Tampa Bay Times

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UF plucks interim president from Columbia University

By Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay TimesAugust 25, 2025August 28, 2025

Trustees on Monday confirmed Donald Landry, who led the university’s medical department as its temporary leader.

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As UF keeps looking for next president, Santa Ono lands a new job

By Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay TimesAugust 19, 2025August 20, 2025

Ono will take the helm of a research and development company tied to Oxford University.

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USF joins UF, FSU in raising fees for out-of-state students

By Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay TimesJuly 31, 2025August 1, 2025

It’s the fifth university to hike costs for non-Floridians by 10%.

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What’s up with UF’s presidential search? We’ll know ‘this coming year’

By Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay TimesJuly 24, 2025July 25, 2025

Almost two months after Santa Ono was voted down, the university must find an interim before restarting its search.

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UF increases tuition fees for out-of-state students

By Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay TimesJuly 24, 2025July 25, 2025

The board of the state’s flagship school approved the fee hike as its national stature increases.

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Faculty hope new USF president will protect academic freedom

By Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay TimesJuly 16, 2025July 16, 2025

The majority who attended the meeting were faculty from departments across the university.

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Florida approves $4 million for new college accreditation body

By Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay TimesJuly 11, 2025July 15, 2025

Florida is so far the sole member of the Commission for Public Higher Education.

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USF opens presidential search up to public input, sets virtual hearing

By Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay TimesJuly 3, 2025July 7, 2025

After state officials voted down UF’s top pick, USF will ask its constituents what they want.

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It’s official: Hillsborough Community College has a new name

By Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay TimesJuly 3, 2025July 7, 2025

After a new law took effect this week, the community college began its rebranding initiative.

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USF drops presidential search firm that brought Ono, Sasse to UF

By Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay TimesJune 30, 2025July 1, 2025

The move comes after the state rejected UF’s preferred pick for president, Santa Ono.

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