School of Law News

Professor Gena Castro Rodriguez set off across California last fall with a mission: connect with survivors and victims of violent crimes to learn how the criminal justice system can better serve them and help them heal.

Congratulations to Professor Beth K. Schwartz on her publication in the Journal of Advanced Nursing.

USF’s graduate programs remain among the best in the nation, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report.

The adjunct professor of neuroscience talks about equity, ethics, dreams, and his favorite spot in the city.

On March 20, USF School of Law welcomed more than 200 attendees for the 2026 Barnett Chair Symposium, Inside Out: Transforming Lives Through Prison-Community Partnerships. The event brought together advocates, practitioners, and storytellers working at the forefront of criminal justice reform.

Paige Axness ’27 spent last semester drafting communications for the City of San Francisco’s Environment Department as a USF McCarthy fellow.

Driven by a passion for advocacy and communication, Anjili Maharaj chose USF's MAPC program to hone her skills. Her journey, from undergraduate studies to exploring mission-driven organizations, highlights a commitment to using communication for good, particularly in healthcare. Discover how MAPC is shaping her career aspirations.

Kimberly Perez worked as a legal assistant, where she witnessed attorneys help clients navigate complexity in their lives. This inspired her to pursue a JD.

A team of USF students began the spring semester with a huge win: Their app, Globana, was named one of 2025’s Most Disruptive Business School Startups by business school news outlet Poets & Quants.  

From USF to the sidelines of the Super Bowl and the Rose Bowl, Brooke Caffey's journey shows how persistence and passion can lead to a career behind the scenes of sports’ biggest moments.