The University of South Florida will commence its search for a new president in the coming days after President Rhea Law announced the end of her three-year tenure leading the school.

University of South Florida President Rhea Law announced Monday she will step down from her post, as major changes continue in the leadership of Florida public universities.

Rhea Law has served as president since August 2021, initially on an interim basis before being named to the role permanently in March 2022. Under her leadership, USF became the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years,

Law, 75, has served as president since August 2021, initially on an interim basis before being named to the role permanently in March 2022. She will remain until her replacement is found.

Our university is on an incredible trajectory, and the foundation is in place for a new leader to take us to even greater heights.'

University of South Florida President Rhea Law announced Monday she will step down from her post. Law was named president in March 2022.

FOX 13’s Evan Axelbank reports on USF President Rhea Law announcing she will step down after leading the school for the past three years once the Board of Trustees announces her successor.