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.
Wednesday, Apr 14
Reese Erlich, Adjunct Professor of Journalism at the University of San Francisco, passed away on April 6, 2021 after battling cancer.
Friday, Apr 09
We know members of our community — especially Black students, faculty, and staff — have experienced anger, hurt, and fear in the wake of the March 30 discovery of a noose hanging from a Loyola Village Residence Hall balcony railing.
Friday, Apr 02
We are grateful for Black Student Union’s (BSU) efforts to advocate for the University of San Francisco (USF) Black community, including students, staff, and faculty.
Thursday, Apr 01
I write to update you about questions that have emerged while we continue with remote instruction and plan for in-person instruction this fall.
Wednesday, Mar 31
As a community, we are hurt and outraged. We want to emphasize how seriously we take this incident.
Wednesday, Mar 17
Yesterday’s shootings in the Atlanta area, which left eight people dead, including six Asian women, are horrific.
Tuesday, Mar 16
As USF made the decision to continue remote learning during spring 2021 and return to campus when risk has diminished, the provost and deans have approved access to the Pass (P) grade option for after the posting of grades.
Tuesday, Mar 16
Vice Provost Mary Wardell-Ghirarduzzi has accepted the position of vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion at University of the Pacific
Friday, Mar 12
We are eager to welcome you to campus this fall and are working closely with the San Francisco Department of Public Health to keep your health and wellbeing at the center of our preparations.
Friday, Mar 12
The College of Arts and Sciences is saddened to inform you that Dr. Philip Hanson, Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Language, passed away on February 19, 2020. He was 71.
Thursday, Mar 04
Your graduation day is less than three months away. We look forward to celebrating you and your accomplishment.
Thursday, Feb 18
After an extensive national search that produced a deep and distinguished pool of candidates, I am pleased to announce that Julia Chinyere Oparah will be USF’s next provost and vice president of academic affairs.
Wednesday, Feb 17
We write today with an update on the next steps following the publication of the independent investigators’ report on allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the men’s soccer team.
Tuesday, Feb 16
We write with an update on the university’s strategic planning process, and with information about the contributions members of this community have made and will continue to make as we proceed with this important process.
Friday, Feb 12
Today marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year festival, the most celebratory time of year across Asia and in other communities around the world.
Wednesday, Feb 10
I write to you regarding the instructional delivery plan for the fall 2021 semester
Tuesday, Feb 09
Throughout this year of COVID-19, we have seen a skyrocketing number of incidents of harassment, hate speech, and racist acts directed at Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders.