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FL S1886

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Burgess

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 15, 2025, as "USF Day" at the Florida Capitol, commending the University of South Florida for its achievements in academic and research excellence
  • USF achieved a record-breaking $738 million in research funding in fiscal year 2024, a 35 percent increase since 2022, and has a total annual economic impact of $6.01 billion supporting 68,704 jobs in Florida
  • USF ranks 45th among U.S. public institutions for the 11th consecutive year in the top 50, holds membership in the Association of American Universities, and is recognized as a preeminent university by the State of Florida
  • The 2024-2025 freshman class welcomed approximately 6,700 students across three campuses (Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee), a 14 percent increase from the prior year, with an average high school GPA of 4.23
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to USF President Rhea F. Law, J.D., as a token of the Florida Senate's sentiments

Legislative Description

USF Day

Last Action

Adopted

4/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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