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.
Wednesday, Nov 26
I hope you are able to celebrate Thanksgiving, whether it be with family or by coming together as part of a loving group or a lively Friendsgiving.
Thursday, Oct 16
I am saddened to inform you that USF Athletic Director Larry Williams passed away this morning while working out at War Memorial Gym at the Sobrato Center on campus. He was 62.
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
Wednesday, Apr 09
In Loving Memory of Charles H. “Chuck” Smith, Vice Chair Emeritus, USF Board of Trustees