News Briefs
McCarthy Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good is celebrating 25 years of preparing students to serve in government, business, the environment, healthcare, and education. The year will culminate in the McCarthy Center honoring former U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo with the 2026 Award for Public Service on Nov.19 in San Francisco. A recognized leader in healthcare access, technology and innovation policy, consumer protection, and public safety, Representative Eshoo embodies the values at the heart of the McCarthy Center. To attend or sponsor the event, please email mccarthycenter@usfca.edu.
Become a Mentor and Share Your Journey
USF alumni are invited to serve as mentors for students enrolled in the Horizon Collective, an interdisciplinary program that tackles challenges in the areas of climate, health, and technology. As a mentor, you’ll support students as they explore their academic and professional paths. To learn more, please contact Katherine Edwards at kedwards3@usfca.edu or Jocelyn Lambert at jqlambert@usfca.edu.
Learn about the Horizon Collective
New Book on the History of the USF School of Management
The USF School of Management recently published 100 Years of Purpose, Leadership, and Service at the University of San Francisco School of Management by Alan Ziajka, USF’s historian emeritus. The book describes the Jesuit heritage of the School of Management; its innovative approach to business education; its history of community service; and its resilience. It Includes key alumni, faculty, and administrators.
Available through the USF bookstore
USF Magazine Wins Seven Awards
USF Magazine was recognized for writing, sports feature writing, design, and covers by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education and by the San Francisco Press Club in fall 2025.
