President Aceves Opens New School Year
President Salvador D. Aceves ’83, EdD ’95 marked the end of his first year at USF at convocation on Aug. 20 and shared his goals for the new academic year.
He welcomed faculty and staff to the newly renovated Presentation Theater on campus.
“As I enter my second year at USF, I am heartened by a phrase I hear from alumni, whether they graduated five years ago or 50 years ago….‘USF changed my life,’” he said.
Aceves said the focus for the coming year will be on strengthening USF’s ability to provide a transformative Jesuit Catholic education, an education that is responsive to the hopes and aspirations of today’s students.
USF slightly exceeded its undergraduate enrollment goal this fall, reflecting continued progress in supporting student access and stable enrollment, Aceves said. The university will continue strengthening its outreach and retention while ensuring that students experience the distinctive education and sense of belonging that are central to USF’s mission, he added
“As we plan for the future, USF continues to offer students the promise of a Jesuit Catholic education,” Aceves said.
“And years from now, when they look back on their time here and say, ‘USF changed my life,’ they will be speaking about all of us. And I count myself among the many grateful alumni when I say, ‘USF changed my life.’"
