A candid conversation with new USF President Moez Limayem

Not that he’s counting, but the President of the University of South Florida knows exactly when he began his important new job.

“Today will be a week and four days … and two hours and three minutes,” Moez Limayem laughed during a Zoom interview with the Catalyst Friday morning. “And I’m enjoying every second.”

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Maritime innovation ‘Hub’ plans $34M expansion to fuel growth

The Maritime and Defense Technology Hub – “The Hub” – in St. Pete’s Innovation District is inching closer to a massive overhaul in design (Hub 2.0) and an expanded footprint to accommodate the growing demand for space in marine tech, coastal resilience and ocean economy industries flocking to the area.

The estimated $34 million redevelopment represents a significant economic investment in positioning St. Petersburg as a leader in Florida’s rapidly expanding blue economy as well as facilitating new research and technology start-ups.