Wednesday, Jun 03
I am delighted to announce that Kevin F. Burke, S.J., will join the University of San Francisco as the university’s first vice president for mission and Ignatian imagination, effective Aug. 1.
Friday, May 29
An error affecting reservation records in EMS resulted in some booking statuses being updated incorrectly.
Thursday, May 28
Clarence B. Jones, a friend, lawyer, and speechwriter to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. passed away May 22. He was 95.
Thursday, May 28
I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Echols as the assistant vice president for student engagement and belonging.
Tuesday, May 26
George H. McGlynn, 92, a leading scholar in the field of kinesiology and exercise physiology passed away peacefully in the presence of his family following a brief illness.
Wednesday, May 20
It is with great sorrow that I write to inform you of the passing of Dr. Gary R. Nelson, former USF interim athletic director, director of golf, and head golf coach.
Monday, May 18
Following an extensive national search, we are delighted to announce Karin Cotterman EdD and Noriko Lim-Tepper EdD as the senior co-directors of the Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good.
Tuesday, May 12
On Monday afternoon, Instructure CEO Steve Daly shared that an agreement has been reached with the unauthorized actor, the affected data has been returned, and copies have been deleted.
Thursday, May 07
We are saddened to share the passing of William “Bill” Souther, aged 94, in Fairfield, California, father of Randy Souther, Reference Librarian at Gleeson Library.
Thursday, Mar 12
We mourn the passing of Joan Lane, co-founder of The Joan and Ralph Lane Center for Catholic Social Thought and the Ignatian Tradition at the University of San Francisco. Joan’s wit, wisdom, and dedication to education created a legacy at the USF.
Thursday, Mar 05
The USF community is saddened to share the passing of Mary Carmelita (Carm) Arburua on December 6, 2025 in San Francisco at the age of 100.
Monday, Mar 02
Colin P. Silverthorne passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. His passing followed a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Colin was Professor Emeritus of Psychology
Thursday, Feb 26
Tomorrow, Feb. 27, deans and division vice presidents will submit their proposals for consolidations, reallocations, and reductions for fiscal year 2027.
Wednesday, Feb 18
We find ourselves in a season when many faith traditions invite us to pause and begin again. Today, as Christians, we enter Lent on Ash Wednesday and start the 40-day journey toward Easter.
Thursday, Jan 29
The Gleeson Café opens Monday, Feb. 1 in the Gleeson Library atrium. Stop by starting at 8 a.m. for a full espresso bar, breakfast, and lunch.
Monday, Jan 26
We are saddened to share the passing of Lottie Matula (nee’ Maniszko), age 98 on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at her home in Chicago.
Friday, Jan 16
As we begin 2026 and a new semester, allow me the opportunity to express my deep gratitude for the extraordinary efforts you make for and alongside one another every day in the shared hope of leaving this world better than we found it.
Tuesday, Jan 06
Our former colleague and friend Professor Eduardo Mendieta passed away on December 17th after a long experience with cancer.
Thursday, Dec 11
I wish all of you a very merry Christmas, and I pray we find peace and hope in the messages of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and every tradition we embrace.
Tuesday, Sep 16
USF’s One Earth Initiative is seeking community members to help implement its multi-dimensional action plan, a plan designed to realize the interdisciplinary environmental and justice goals of Pope Francis’ encyclical on caring for our common home