College of Arts and Sciences News

The Class of 2025 made a strong impression on these professors, who took a moment to recognize graduates for their work.

USF students tackled climate change, water pollution, and more than 100 other challenges at Creative Activity and Research Day this month. They shared their work in posters, presentations, and projects.  

Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr and his mother, Ann Zwicker Kerr, joined forces today at USF’s 166th commencement to speak in support of international education — and basketball — as a way of bringing people together worldwide.

In his address at USF’s 166th commencement ceremonies today, public health leader Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., called on new graduates to use their Jesuit education in pursuit of truth. 

Salvador D. Aceves ’83, EdD ’95 has been selected as the first lay person and first Latino to be president of the University of San Francisco.

Nathaniel Gonzalez arrived at USF not knowing how to swim. After graduation this month, he aims to join the Navy Seals.

Ranesha Moreno graduates this month with an undergraduate degree, which she plans to use to help others. Here, she talks more about what motivates her.

Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., the Jesuit-educated public health leader who played a prominent role during the COVID-19 pandemic, will be recognized by USF with an honorary degree and will give the commencement address to the humanities and sciences graduates at 9 a.m. May 16 in St. Ignatius Church.

It sounds like an idea for Pixar’s next animated film: Land-loving iguanas from North America float to Fiji on dislodged trees that formed rafts for the reptiles.

USF Energy Systems Management alum Valeria Bernal Malek shares how the program shaped her career — from San Francisco to leading national energy policy in Panama.