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.
Thursday, May 08
Gina Meritt, mother of Mark Meritt (Professor of Rhetoric and Language), passed away at the age of 86 on March 22, 2025.
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.
Tuesday, Apr 22
Student Housing is now accepting housing applications for current undergraduate, law, and graduate students who want to live on campus during summer 2025.
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.
Monday, Apr 14
It is with great sadness that I share that Jeffrey Hwang, Adjunct Professor/Clinical Instructor, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Thursday, Apr 10
We are pleased to announce the new online version of the campus map launched on April 10
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.
Wednesday, Feb 26
Student Housing is still accepting housing applications for current undergraduate, law, and graduate students who want to live on-campus during the 2025–2026 academic year.
Monday, Feb 24
We are saddened to announce the passing of Professor Brian Vannice, a part-time faculty member at USF for over 30 years. During that time, Brian taught in the Communications Studies and Rhetoric and Language departments.
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.
Monday, Oct 21
In our continuing effort to ensure the safety and security of the community, we will be hosting one-hour safety presentations throughout the day that will cover when to call public safety, personal safety tips, emergency preparedness for everyone...
Tuesday, Oct 08
We are saddened to announce that Jean Yves Georges Audigier, Professor Emeritus, passed away on October 1st in West Chester, Pennsylvania.