Wednesday, Nov 06
I assure you that university leadership, faculty, and staff members are committed to continuing to create spaces on campus that encourage discussion, reflection, and discernment about how specific groups and communities are affected and impacted by events
Monday, Oct 28
We are grateful for how Fr. Fitzgerald has advanced and shepherded USF over the past 10 years, and will miss him when he leaves office at the end of this calendar year.
Friday, Oct 25
The USF Board of Trustees has begun the process of identifying — with the community’s considerable assistance — Fr. Fitzgerald’s successor. I am writing with an update on where we are today.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, Apr 30
Our students and community members are protesting the devastation being caused by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
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)
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.
Thursday, Jun 29
The United States Supreme Court’s disappointing decision this morning on two closely watched cases involving affirmative action policies in college admissions is eliciting questions and concerns in our own community
Thursday, Apr 06
After months of discouraging and troubling headlines, it is worth reflecting today on how our global faith traditions celebrate hope and renewal at this time of year.
Monday, Mar 20
We are passing the 40th day since major earthquakes rocked Turkey and Syria. The devastation was immense, the rescue of survivors under collapsed structures was heroic, and the initial outpouring of prayers and practical help was heartening.