USF Mourns Grad Students, Tightens Housing Rules

0:00University of South Florida is holding a vigil Friday at 4 p.m. for two graduate students, Zameel Lemone and the Hita Bristy who were tragically killed. President Moe's Limeum announced it in a message to the campus, sharing how it hits close to home as a parent and former international student. Himself. The gathering is at Crescent Hill, north of the Marshall Student Center. They'll also have moments of silence before Thursday and Friday, baseball and softball games, plus honors at next week's commencement. Limeum and Bristy will join the on-campus memorial for law students. Lemayum urged everyone to lean on counseling services, timely care, telehealth for students, and the employee assistance program for staff. He emphasized the shared grief, rippling through the university community. Prosecutors say Lemone's roommate, Hisham, Abu Garbi, is behind the murders at Avalon Heights apartments near campus. It's sparking questions about how off-campus housing screens, roommates. Now there's an online petition pushing Avalon Heights, its parent company,

1:03and USF to tighten safety rules at emergency roommate swaps and rethink. Promoted housing options, keeping the conversation alive on student safety. Stay informed with Tampa Bay News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Cory with the story.