Rhea F. Law is an American attorney and academic administrator serving as the eighth president of the University of South Florida since March 2022. Law is the first USF graduate to hold the position of president at the university.[1][2]
Rhea Law | |
|---|---|
| 8th President of the University of South Florida | |
| Assumed office March 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Steven C. Currall |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | |
Early life and education
editRhea Law graduated from Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida in 1967.[3] She earned her undergraduate degree in business administration from USF and a Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law.[4]
Career
editBefore 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.[5]
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.[6][7]
Personal Life
editLaw was married to Wayne Williams for 39 years until his death on September 19, 2024. The couple had two children and two grandchildren.[8]
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. Archived from the original on November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ Totem Yearbook (Volume 10 ed.). Tampa, Florida: Bryn Alan. 1967. p. 221.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ "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". Archived from the original on November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ "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.