Tuesday, Feb 07
Like you, I have been profoundly distressed by the news from Syria and Turkey after Monday’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated the region. As I write this, more than 7,700 people have died and many, many more are injured and suffering.
Wednesday, Feb 01
I am delighted to share the news with you that Rev. John P. Fitzgibbons, S.J., has joined our community to serve as chancellor of the university.
Tuesday, Jan 24
It is heartbreaking that the beginning of Lunar New Year celebrations on Saturday was marked by gun violence and death in Monterey Park, the heart of the Chinese American community in Los Angeles County.
Monday, Jan 16
Today we reflect on the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including his activism and prophetic writing and speeches.
Tuesday, Nov 22
For many of you, the next few days will involve travel, treasured time with loved ones, rest, and relaxation. I hope the Thanksgiving holiday also brings you time to reflect on the gifts we may sometimes rush past in the busyness of life.
Monday, Nov 14
You have likely heard and read about the tragic news today coming from two universities.
Tuesday, Oct 04
On Monday, Oct. 10, the University of San Francisco will honor Indigenous Peoples Day. This day is an opportunity for us to celebrate the lives and cultures of those indigenous to the lands that we live and work upon.
Wednesday, Sep 28
The beginning of a new academic year also means that the USF Board of Trustees — the university’s principal governance body — has launched its 2022-23 meeting schedule.
Monday, Aug 22
It has been a pleasure to greet our new undergraduate, transfer, and graduate students and to welcome back our continuing students.
Tuesday, Aug 02
We are dedicated to ensuring the safety of our students, staff, and faculty as we monitor the current outbreak of monkeypox, which the World Health Organization recently declared a global public health emergency.
Thursday, Jul 28
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Shawn P. Calhoun as university library dean, effective Aug. 1. Shawn has been serving as acting dean since February 2020.
Tuesday, Jul 26
There are several wildfires burning in California and across the western United States.
Friday, Jul 15
We write to update you on our discussions concerning a possible integration of the San Francisco Art Institute into the University of San Francisco, as well as the exciting plans we have to expand and grow USF’s art programs.
Wednesday, Jun 29
I am excited to provide an update on several appointments in academic affairs and to keep you apprised of additional transitions in the provost’s team.
Monday, May 16
The racist hate crime that killed 10 of our sisters and brothers, and injured three more, at a Buffalo supermarket Saturday has affected me deeply. I know that you, too, are grappling with this horrific event.
Monday, May 09
For the past several years, we have been engaged in conversation with leadership at the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI).
Thursday, Apr 14
Wishing you and those you love the blessings of this season's diverse traditions.
Wednesday, Apr 13
Eileen is a compassionate clinician, a dedicated scholar and teacher, an experienced administrator, and an innovative leader in nursing and public health with a deeply held commitment to health equity and social justice.
Tuesday, Apr 05
I am delighted to announce the reenvisioned DECO with its new name, the office of Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI; pronounced Adé).
Sunday, Mar 13
This morning, Joan McDermott, director of athletics, announced that head baseball coach Nino Giarratano has been fired.