Tuesday, May 13
I am pleased to announce that this morning, the Board of Trustees of the University of San Francisco voted unanimously to elect Salvador D. Aceves ’83, EdD ’95 as the 29th president of our university.
Monday, May 12
After months of careful consideration, the University of San Francisco is making changes to its endowment holdings. These decisions were decided by the Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees.
Friday, May 09
Like many of you, I am celebrating yesterday’s historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States to lead the worldwide Catholic Church and serve as sovereign of the Vatican City State.
Tuesday, Apr 29
As a community, we recognize the right to engage in peaceful protest. Our policies require that protests be conducted in a manner that respects the dignity and rights of others, without disrupting campus operations.
Tuesday, Apr 29
The USF administration is aware that a small group of students is currently protesting inside the atrium of the Gleeson Library. We are taking appropriate steps and action in accordance with our policies.
Monday, Apr 21
Today, I share the deep sorrow of many of you as we reflect on the death of Pope Francis. He was a courageous global leader, a champion of the poor who eschewed many of the traditional trappings of the papacy for a humble, charismatic style.
Thursday, Apr 17
As we experience spring’s glorious arrival, we are approaching the closing weeks of the academic year and planning for commencement ceremonies and celebrations.
Wednesday, Apr 09
In Loving Memory of Charles H. “Chuck” Smith, Vice Chair Emeritus, USF Board of Trustees
Wednesday, Mar 19
The newly formed Federal Updates Task Force is collaborating closely with USF leadership to monitor and respond to federal policy changes, agency directives, and executive orders.
Friday, Feb 21
Your academic and scholarly work and activities should continue uninterrupted as we monitor announcements, assess risk, and prepare for any policy changes that may survive legal challenges and eventually affect higher education institutions like ours.
Tuesday, Jan 28
Today, there has been a great deal of reporting — and confusion — about yesterday’s White House announcement that federal agencies will “temporarily pause” grants, loans, and federal financial assistance programs.
Monday, Nov 25
I write with an update on the university’s presidential transition.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.