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Passion for Justice

Ryan Futagaki ’24 had never worn a hard hat or safety goggles. But he got up at 6 a.m. Sept. 22 and took a bus to Diamond Heights to help rebuild a house.

November 22, 2022
Engaged Learning

Professor Nicole Nguyen calls it “the Ninja Project.”

In the first week of their capstone class this semester, 19 School of Management honors program students were given $50 in seed money and a task by Nguyen: Break into teams, start a venture, and make a profit — in one week. The team that sees the highest profit wins.

November 17, 2022
Diversity

I grew up in Santa Rosa, in an environment where the concept of healthy choices impacting your health was a common theme throughout my life.

November 16, 2022
Engaged Learning

As a young lawyer feeling the stress of competing client and senior attorneys’ demands, Professor Rhonda Magee recalls getting calls on a Thursday night with new deadlines that would upend her weekend. Add the fact she was one of only a handful of women and the only Black lawyer in the law office, plus the demands of a relationship. In this storm’s eye, Magee found mindfulness essential in prioritizing obligations, acknowledging when to demand more time or seek assistance.

November 15, 2022
Equipped to Lead and Succeed

In a quiet moment by a hospital room window, I received what I consider one of the highest regards from a patient: “I’m glad we met.” 
 

November 11, 2022
Global Perspective

Aleksandra Kuzmanovic serves as Social Media Manager at the World Health Organization. In this role, she supports and advises the WHO Director-General and the Organization's senior leadership on social media activities. She is also leading WHO's partnerships with social media platforms, including those focused on fighting COVID-19 mis- and disinformation.

November 9, 2022
Passion for Justice

Students, faculty, staff, and the community have the opportunity to hear from a racial justice leader in conversation with USF’s Dr. Clarence B. Jones at St. Ignatius Church on Nov. 19.

November 9, 2022
Campus Life

Colton Alexander ’24 grew up in the Bay Area and signed up for the Army when he was 17 — something he needed his family’s permission for because he was still a minor. After four years, including a deployment to Afghanistan and several traumatic brain injuries, Alexander retired from service and turned his sights to college.

November 9, 2022
Diversity

On First-Generation College Celebration Day, Nov. 8, we recognize three first-gen students, two first-gen staff members, and one professor who helps first-generation students navigate higher education.

November 9, 2022
Engaged Learning

There are law professors who identify as scholars first. Other professors identify as practitioners first. I identify as a teacher first. For me, teaching is the greatest job in the world. Nothing could have been more exhilarating.

November 1, 2022