USF names prominent alum and community leader interim president

TAMPA — Rhea Law has been named interim president of the University of South Florida, replacing Steven Currall who ran the university for two years before announcing his retirement last month.

Law, a prominent attorney with deep ties to the university and the community, begins her term Aug. 2 — Currall’s last day as president. Her appointment, which was unanimously approved by USF's board of trustees, is subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors at its Aug. 31 meeting, university officials say.