What is AI Good For?

In the city that builds AI, USF faculty, students, and alumni are using it to do good.

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75th Anniversary of the 1951 Dons Taking Their Stand

They might be the greatest team you’ve never heard of. But today, 75 years later, the ’51 Dons have more fans than ever, thanks to a choice they made off the football field.

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They Went Forth

In 1961, John F. Kennedy called on Americans to learn a language, leave home, and serve abroad. Since then, 377 Dons have said yes to the Peace Corps. Meet five of them.

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Features From Past Issues

Global Perspective

Five USF graduates who boldly pursued international careers share their expert advice on turning expatriate dreams into reality.

May 20, 2024

On a Saturday morning, an hour before the doors open, the faithful form a line.

May 20, 2024
Equipped to Lead and Succeed

Ellen Veomett uses AI to measure the impact of redrawing congressional district lines.  Her work is getting national attention.

May 20, 2024
Alumni

Art was the conduit through which Pacita Abad LMA ’72 advocated for marginalized people.

May 20, 2024
San Francisco Advantage

Google headquarters is just 40 miles from USF’s campus, and Cyrus Ahanin ’24 wasn’t going to pass up a chance to visit and learn about working there.

March 14, 2024
Campus Life

Nearly 1,000 attendees packed the Sobrato Center on February 6, eager with anticipation for the evening’s conversation between Dr. Clarence B. Jones and Sterling K. Brown — two thought leaders in the realms of social justice and entertainment.

February 7, 2024
Campus Life

Presentation Theater, the 430-seat venue in the School of Education building on Turk near Masonic, has been renovated and is now open for business. 

January 31, 2024

USF grad and professor supports Half Moon Bay farmworkers and their families through hardship and heartache.

December 15, 2023

Next time you’re in the city to cheer on the Dons, visit your USF student, or tour the Hilltop with a future USF student, try these spots and enjoy the city like a local.

December 15, 2023

A look back — and forward — at USF men’s basketball

December 15, 2023