Thursday, Mar 28
In the Western Christian tradition, this week is Holy Week. With many in our community, I am reflecting on the life of Jesus, commemorating his death on Good Friday (March 29), and celebrating the hope and promise of the resurrection on Easter Sunday
Monday, Mar 25
Vijaya Nagarajan, Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies, and her children, Jaya and Uma, send the following message in gratitude to the USF community in the wake of the loss of Lee Swenson, Vijaya's husband and Jaya and Uma's father.
Wednesday, Mar 20
Nick Mukhar, 37, a University of San Francisco graduate class of 2009 and former Opinion Editor of the San Francisco Foghorn, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024.
Friday, Mar 08
As a Jesuit Catholic university, USF seeks to create a welcoming and hospitable environment for people of all faiths. In that spirit, we want to do as much as we can to honor and support our Muslim community members who will observe Ramadan in the coming
Friday, Mar 08
On Wednesday, March 6, a distressing “Zoom bombing” incident occurred during the Global Feminist Forum on campus.
Wednesday, Mar 06
I am delighted to announce that Eileen Chia-Ching Fung has accepted my offer to become the university’s provost and vice president of academic affairs. Her appointment is effective today, March 6, 2024.
Friday, Mar 01
In consultation with the Provost’s Office and the Office of the General Counsel, Information Technology Services has published guidelines for the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Wednesday, Feb 28
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jungil (Masaichi) Shin, father of Dr. Hwaji Shin, Associate Professor of Sociology.
Thursday, Feb 15
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.
Tuesday, Feb 13
The USF community mourns Sr. M. Theresa Moser, RSCJ, who died early Friday morning, February 9.
Friday, Jan 05
John Kenneth Nelson passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 18, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. He was 70 years old.
Wednesday, Dec 06
We would like to remind you about USF’s policy regarding posting notices on campus.
Friday, Oct 13
The spring 2024 on-campus housing application is now open. Student Housing encourages all interested students to apply if they need on-campus housing for the spring semester.
Tuesday, Oct 10
The Hilltop Campus has been the home to coyotes on and off for the past six years. Most recently, a coyote has been seen on the lawn near the Lone Mountain East residence hall.
Monday, Sep 25
All residence halls will be closing on Saturday, December 16th at 12:00 pm. All students must vacate their rooms by this time, unless they apply for winter break and intersession housing.
Tuesday, Sep 19
If the air quality index (AQI) in San Francisco exceeds 100, we will activate our Emergency Operations Center and any decisions regarding cancellations or schedule changes will be communicated to the community using our emergency notification system.
Tuesday, Sep 05
After serving in the military and practicing law in Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, O'Brien began his legal ed career at USF, teaching Constitutional Law, Torts, and Evidence, among other subjects.
Wednesday, Aug 23
I am saddened to inform you of the passing of USF student Ryan Mak, who was set to graduate this December with a BA in politics and minors in legal studies and peace and justice studies. Ryan passed away on Aug. 18, 2023 at age 22.
Tuesday, Aug 22
This fall we welcome approximately 1,140 first-year students who come from 51 states and territories and 61 countries, 34 percent of whom are the first in their families to attend college.
Monday, Aug 14
As I write this message, I hold in my prayers the 96 people who have lost their lives and those who are still unaccounted for, as well as so many others who have lost their homes and businesses and been displaced.