College of Arts and Sciences

It is USF's vision as a premier Jesuit Catholic, urban university with a global perspective to educate leaders who will fashion a more humane and just world.

Leading the way in this effort are our outstanding faculty. In recent years, our teacher-scholars have garnered unprecedented national recognition-winning national awards; receiving major new grants and prestigious Fulbright scholarships; and premiering in major art venues and film festivals around the globe.



News

USF Prof Captures Suburbia in New Photo Exhibit

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The University of San Francisco's Beth Yarnelle Edwards' new photo exhibit, "Suburban Dreams," is on display at the Oakland Museum of California. Edwards' images use Silicon Valley as a backdrop to capture realistic photos of everyday suburban life and are included in her 2011 book of the same name. The exhibit runs through June 30.

Teaching the Science and Business of Biotechnology

Jennifer Dever and Moira Gunn teach biotech

Capitalizing on its location in the region that gave birth to the global biotechnology industry, the University of San Francisco launched an interdisciplinary program that brings together the scientific expertise and business know-how needed to develop the next generation of biotech innovators. 

Philosopher Wins Distinguished Research Award

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The impulse to kick your leg when the doctor knocks your knee with a rubber mallet is involuntary; cheating on a chemistry exam is a choice… right?

Events

Teatreat Om

2/2/2013, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Lone Mountain Main 148 - Studio Theatre

Art and Architecture Cultural Connections

2/7/2013, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

McLaren Conference Center 250 - Venue

Artist Lecture with Mark Baugh-Sasaki

2/19/2013, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

McLaren Conference Center 250 - Venue

Opening Reception for "Strange Attractors"

2/19/2013, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Kalmanovitz Hall OS1A - Rooftop Terrace Art Exhibit

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