University of Tampa President Steps Down, Search Begins for Replacement

The University of Tampa and President Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg announced today that President Dahlberg has provided advance notice under her employment contract that she will be resigning her position for personal reasons. Fall 2026 will be her final term as president.

“The Board of Trustees thanks President Dahlberg for her leadership, service, and dedication to the University of Tampa,” the University said. “She has brought energy, vision, and a commitment to student success to her presidency. Her work to strengthen the University’s strategic and financial foundation and engage our community in planning for its future will benefit UTampa in the years ahead. We appreciate her contributions and wish her and her family every happiness in their next chapter.”

“Serving as president of the University of Tampa has been an honor,” President Dahlberg said. “I am grateful to all university stakeholders for their commitment to this remarkable university. I especially thank the administration and staff whose talent, dedication, and hard work made our accomplishments possible. Together, we have built a strong foundation for UTampa’s next chapter. As the University approaches its Centennial, I look forward to celebrating its continued success.”

All other leadership positions at the University remain unchanged. Current senior executives will continue management of the day-to-day affairs of the University.

The process for finding a new, permanent president for the University of Tampa is already underway. Search firm AGB, which specializes exclusively in executive search for higher education institutions, has been retained by the University.

The University of Tampa is known for academic excellence, personal attention and real-world experience in its undergraduate and graduate programs. The University is consistently ranked in major publications.