Overview

• Limayem currently leads the University of North Florida and previously served a decade as USF’s Muma College of Business dean.
• USF cited his fundraising record and efforts to expand students’ educational and internship opportunities in announcing the pick.
• Community forums on his candidacy have not been scheduled before the trustees consider a vote.
• Florida Board of Governors regulations generally expect multiple finalists, with single-name recommendations treated as exceptional.
• If he is confirmed, UNF would begin a new presidential search as USF transitions from outgoing president Rhea Law.