What does it mean to be a Catholic university in San Francisco today? What qualities define a university as Catholic? At the University of San Francisco, the answers are all around—from service among the city’s marginalized to work with victims of human trafficking to weekly student Mass.
Deal of a LifetimeThe purchase of Lone Mountain 31 years ago paved the way for advancements at USF. Without the property, the university wouldn’t be what it is today.
Women in ScienceUSF administrators and faculty are actively working to bridge the gender gap that persists in the sciences.
Obama Picks Alumna Tapped by President Obama to serve as undersecretary of education, Martha Kanter, EdD ’89, focuses on making higher education accessible to all.
Where on Campus?Test your knowledge of the USF campus. Identify as many of these places as you can and you might win an iPod.
Departments
Jesuit View
Remembering the UCA Martyrs
Alumni

Shana Doronn, PsyD '02, treats patients with obsessive/compulsive disorder
on the new documentary series, "Obsessed."

Michael Reznik '09 took first place in a Chinese language competition after
just two years of studying Chinese.

Dave Paulides '84, MHR '95, searches for Bigfoot as the executive director
of the North America Bigfoot Search.
News

Business and Professional Studies merge

Former Norway PM receives honorary degree

Professors respond to recession with course changes
Sociologist uses Guggenheim to study “Moms” Mabley
Education professor wins Fulbright to study in Amazon
USF remembers three dedicated supporters
Sports

Determined freshman basketball player Melody Khlok