Thursday, Oct 03
For me, the past few months have been a time of reflection as I contemplated bringing my time as president to a close.
Tuesday, Oct 01
For the eighth year in a row, students will be competing with faculty and staff to see who is more active in October.
Monday, Sep 30
We are sad to inform you of the passing of Librarian Emeritus Ivan Hudson. Ivan passed away on September 23, 2024 at the age of 86.
Monday, Sep 23
We write to you today to share that Paul J. Fitzgerald, S.J., has informed the USF Board of Trustees that after 10 years of service and thoughtful discernment, he has made the decision to resign as president of the University of San Francisco.
Thursday, Sep 12
War, suffering, and devastation in Gaza, Haiti, and other parts of the world. The intense campaigning leading up to Election Day here at home. The tension between freedom and responsibility in a democracy.
Friday, Aug 30
We are saddened to announce the passing of Richard Spohn (1942-2024), Founding Director of the Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service at USF. Richard died unexpectedly in Dublin, Ireland with his wife Katherine, by his side.
Monday, Aug 19
To our newest students, including first-year undergraduates, transfers, and graduate students: We welcome you. Thank you for choosing USF and its Jesuit liberal arts academic mission.
Tuesday, Aug 06
As we approach the start of the fall semester, I write to underscore my commitment — and, indeed, our collective responsibility — to uphold the principles of academic freedom, mutual respect, and social responsibility within the USF community.
Monday, Jul 29
We mourn the passing of longtime USF Law adjunct professor and proud double Don, Joseph A. Piasta II BA '73 JD '76. Joe passed away in his Santa Rosa home on July 19, 2024, following a three-year battle with cancer.
Tuesday, Jul 23
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jeanine Elizabeth Pizzuto, the mother of The Rev. Vincent A. Pizzuto, professor of New Testament (Theology and Religious Studies).
Tuesday, Jun 25
We are saddened to inform you of the passing of Roberta Marie McElroy, mother of Cardinal Robert McElroy. Cardinal McElroy served as Lo Schiavo Chair from 2005 to 2007.
Thursday, Jun 06
We are sad to inform you of the passing of Edmund Jeremiah Treacy, III, brother of Jack Treacy, S.J. (former USF campus minister and Jesuit Community Rector).
Thursday, May 30
Greg Pabst, Founding Director and Instructor of Advertising at the University of San Francisco (USF), died peacefully in his sleep on January 16 after a long struggle with frontotemporal dementia. He was at USF for 25 years, retiring in 2016.
Friday, May 24
Many members of the USF community have expressed their support and concern for USF students.
Tuesday, May 21
We write to share an update that the Welch Field encampment has disbanded. The following is a summary of events that led to the demonstrators vacating the field.
Monday, May 20
USF Facilities Management and its contractors plan to replace ventilation equipment on the roof of the Lo Schiavo Center for Science and Innovation (CSI) from May 20 to May 22.
Monday, May 13
In my continuing efforts to provide timely and transparent updates regarding the encampment on Welch Field, I am sharing with you information regarding a meeting this morning that I held with several members of my administration and several student leader
Wednesday, May 08
Responding to recent demands
Monday, May 06
Koret Center Special Hours and Closures
Friday, May 03
Here at USF, we are hearing from many members of our community expressing support for the encampment, along with concern that the violence, arrests, and disruption happening on other campuses may happen at USF.