College of Arts and Sciences News

The University of San Francisco School of Law has received a $1.25 million gift from the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), which has been matched by the Getty Geschke Fund, to establish the Stellar Development Foundation Law, Technology, and Social Transformation Professorship — a new initiative exploring how emerging technologies can advance equity and access in law and policy. Michele Neitz has been appointed by the law school to serve as the first holder of the professorship.

Shannon Labuschagne ’25 and Raniele Reyes ’25 traveled to Denver to monitor the landmark trial of U.S. v. Correa.

At the beginning of the calendar year, Bay Area philanthropist Peter Read ’67 continued his legacy of scholarship giving at USF by generously pledging to support a new cohort of Read Scholars. Fast-forward to today, and a group of bright, driven School of Nursing and Health Professions students has embarked upon (or continued along) their journey to become healthcare professionals — in part thanks to scholarship support.

Freddie Brinkley, who spent 43 years in prison for a crime he insists he didn’t commit, was freed last week as a result of the efforts of Gabby King ’16, assistant professor and supervising attorney of USF Law’s Racial Justice Clinic, and USF law student Destiny Breda JD ’26.

We invite you to join us for a Mass celebrating his life at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, in Saint Ignatius Church.

From military service to emergency management, Kevin Foiles’ journey highlights the power of strategic communication, as USF's MAPC program is shaping his career and leadership.

The School of Management at the University of San Francisco has been recognized for its societal impact and commitment to sustainability as part of the sixth edition of the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) for business schools.

The University of San Francisco School of Management marked a historic milestone on September 25 with a Centennial Gala that brought together alumni, faculty, students, and friends to celebrate 100 years of leadership, service, and purpose. Held at The Conservatory at One Sansome in downtown San Francisco, the evening honored the school’s proud legacy and looked ahead with excitement to its next century of impact.