Announcements

Tuesday, Sep 19
If the air quality index (AQI) in San Francisco exceeds 100, we will activate our Emergency Operations Center and any decisions regarding cancellations or schedule changes will be communicated to the community using our emergency notification system.
Tuesday, Sep 05
After serving in the military and practicing law in Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, O'Brien began his legal ed career at USF, teaching Constitutional Law, Torts, and Evidence, among other subjects.
Wednesday, Aug 23
I am saddened to inform you of the passing of USF student Ryan Mak, who was set to graduate this December with a BA in politics and minors in legal studies and peace and justice studies. Ryan passed away on Aug. 18, 2023 at age 22.
Tuesday, Aug 22
This fall we welcome approximately 1,140 first-year students who come from 51 states and territories and 61 countries, 34 percent of whom are the first in their families to attend college.
Monday, Aug 14
As I write this message, I hold in my prayers the 96 people who have lost their lives and those who are still unaccounted for, as well as so many others who have lost their homes and businesses and been displaced.
Monday, Jul 31
Cases continue to be low on campus and in San Francisco. It is estimated that 95 percent of the population in the United States now has some form of immunity or protection against COVID-19 due to vaccination, infection with a previous variant, or both.
Tuesday, Jul 25
We are saddened to announce the passing of longtime former employee Carol Ann Petersen on June 30, 2023, in Milwaukee, WI. Carole served as Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Student Development at USF for over 30 years.
Thursday, Jun 29
The United States Supreme Court’s disappointing decision this morning on two closely watched cases involving affirmative action policies in college admissions is eliciting questions and concerns in our own community
Wednesday, Jun 28
Dr. Tim Loney, former Associate Director of the Online MPA Program at the University of San Francisco passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at the age of 80, after a long battle with lung cancer.
Friday, Jun 09
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ann McCormick Hayes, mother of Katherine Green, Assistant Director of Academic Affairs in the School of Management.
Monday, Apr 17
We want you to be aware that USF will no longer have Pedro Arrupe Hall available for student housing following this spring semester. 
Thursday, Apr 13
Student Housing is now accepting housing applications for current undergraduate, law, and graduate students who want to live on-campus during summer 2023.
Thursday, Apr 06
After months of discouraging and troubling headlines, it is worth reflecting today on how our global faith traditions celebrate hope and renewal at this time of year.
Monday, Mar 20
We are passing the 40th day since major earthquakes rocked Turkey and Syria. The devastation was immense, the rescue of survivors under collapsed structures was heroic, and the initial outpouring of prayers and practical help was heartening.
Friday, Mar 17
It is with deep regret that I inform the USF community about the unexpected and peaceful death of student Oliver Dylan Hyatt on December 22nd, 2022.
Wednesday, Feb 22
It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing away of our colleague and friend Mr. Wayne Wang. We will miss him more than words can express.
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.
Thursday, Feb 02
Student Housing is now accepting housing applications for current undergraduate, law, and graduate students who want to live on-campus during the 2023–2024 academic year. 
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.
Friday, Jan 27
Surrounded by family and her beloved books, Millianne Lehmann died at home in San Francisco on January 16, 2023.