Announcements

Tuesday, Jul 20
I am overjoyed to write my first message to the USF community in my new capacity as provost and vice president of academic affairs.
Tuesday, Jul 20
In communicating to students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors about our COVID-19 policies and protocols, the University of San Francisco continues to comply with the requirements and guidance from the CDC and Cal/OSHA.
Wednesday, Jul 07
With a number of significant announcements from the city and state in the last few weeks, we are pleased to share updates to policies and protocols that will guide campus life this fall.
Monday, Jun 14
As part of our return to campus, Human Resources is pleased to be launching our new COVID-19 "Staying Healthy" course for all staff, faculty, and students.
Wednesday, May 26
I am saddened to inform you that Jolene Spellman, a student in the Clinical Psychology PsyD Program in the School of Nursing and Health Professions, passed away unexpectedly in San Francisco on Sunday, May 23, 2021.
Monday, May 24
Vaccination of everyone who works at USF is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19 and the return to regular, in-person experiences on our campuses.
Monday, May 24
Vaccines are crucial to having a safe, healthy environment at USF and in our broader community. We encourage you to get a vaccine as soon as you are able to do so.
Wednesday, May 19
USF is dedicated to teaching and practicing universal respect for the dignity of every person. We stand in solidarity with all of the peace workers currently advocating for a ceasefire, and we support every effort to reach a just and lasting peace...
Wednesday, May 12
The Writing Center will be open through finals week to help students with all their papers and final projects.
Wednesday, May 12
In observance of what Juneteenth commemorates and celebrates, and in recognition of the renewed call for progress on social justice in the United States, USF has added this day as an official annual university holiday.
Wednesday, May 12
On behalf of the Academic Spaces Working Group, we are pleased to announce increased and streamlined access to individual study spaces at the Gleeson Library, Zief Library, and Downtown Campus.
Monday, May 10
Over the course of the past year, the President’s Cabinet and the Council of Deans have held extensive conversations about the future of the university’s Pleasanton Campus.
Thursday, May 06
The University of San Francisco launched a strategic planning process in the summer of 2020.
Tuesday, May 04
Mary Wardell-Ghirarduzzi, vice provost for antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), is leaving USF for a position at University of the Pacific.
Friday, Apr 30
As you know, we are committed to and preparing for a primarily in-person fall semester, and we continue to work closely with the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) in regard to COVID-19 safety measures.
Thursday, Apr 29
In Memoriam - Passing of BJ Johnson
Tuesday, Apr 27
Judith "Judy" Goodell, retired Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of San Francisco, passed away on January 21, 2021.
Wednesday, Apr 21
As we continue to process the guilty verdicts in the Derek Chauvin trial and remember the life of George Floyd, we invite you to come together tomorrow for a moment of reflection, solidarity, and hope.
Tuesday, Apr 20
The verdict in Derek Chauvin’s trial was delivered this afternoon, and with relief we heard the voices of the jury declare him guilty in the murder of George Floyd.
Monday, Apr 19
Many of you may have seen the local, national, and international news accounts over the weekend that Chuck Geschke, USF Board of Trustees chair emeritus, died peacefully on Friday after a difficult year.