College of Arts and Sciences News

February of 2026 is the national centennial of Black History Month, marking 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson initiated the original week-long observance in order to promote the study of Black history. 

Class of 2025 graduates are stepping confidently into their legal careers, prepared, supported, and already making an impact.

Wendy McSpadden ’27 wants to advocate for every learner in her classroom.

What starts as a campus crush on the Hilltop, can sometimes lead to something enduring. Here are the stories of four alumni couples whose college years led to lifelong love.

From writing her IDEC application in one night to leading research at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, Jennifer's career in development has been built on curiosity, fieldwork, and lasting relationships. One week after she graduated from IDEC in May 2005, she packed her bags for Washington, DC, to work with the World Bank - and she hasn't stopped moving since.

Professor Monica West discusses her role as a thesis adviser in USF’s MFA program.

Here are 22 ways to celebrate Black History Month at USF. This year’s theme is “Black Voices Across a Century: Joy, Legacy, and Liberation.”

The University of San Francisco (USF), along with 15 partner Catholic colleges and universities, announced the launch of the Catholic Education Network to Enact and Resource Synodality (CENTERS), a collaboration to strengthen active listening, dialogue, and shared decision-making in the Catholic Church in the United States.

USF has the highest graduation rate among NCAA Division 1 institutions, tied with Yale, Cornell, Marquette, Northwestern, and Notre Dame for the top ranking.