Moez Limayem

During her introductory press conference, Curry noted the school's desire to compete "at the highest level” and promised to embrace the past and build on the success left by Jose Fernandez.

Top-seeded South Florida enters the American Conference tournament on a nine-game winning streak, needing two wins in Birmingham to secure a spot in March Madness.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," the school's new leader touched on several topics, including training students on civility and the potential USF Sarasota-Manatee campus transfer.

So what goes on during the workday of a university president during his second week on campus? Moez Limayem is here to talk about the challenges ahead.

President Moez Limayem echoed prior comments made by USF leadership on the contentious issue of transferring the Sarasota campus to nearby New College.

The new president greeted students, passed out stickers and outlined big-picture plans for the University of South Florida.

Law, who announced she was stepping down a year ago, says successor Moez Limayem will bring a "deep commitment" to the university when he steps into the leadership role next week.

Sky Lebron is the guest host on "Live & Local," with segments on USF's new man in charge, faith congregations' reaction to violence, a couple who loves Florida's parks and front-lawn food production.

During a virtual meeting Friday, the Florida Board of Governors unanimously confirmed Moez Limayem to be USF's ninth president. University officials say he'll start early next year.

Moez Limayem could be returning to USF, where he led the Muma College of Business for a decade.

Moez Limayem's confirmation hearing to become USF's next president was pushed back until next year. He says he's not disappointed and looks forward to laying out his plan.

A USF spokesman said, "The BOG informed USF that the November meeting agenda is full, but they look forward to considering Dr. Limayem’s confirmation at the next available meeting."