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.
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.