
70 Years Anniversary
Celebrate our community members who are using transformative approaches and best practices to develop and promote the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities to eliminate health inequities locally and globally while preserving human dignity.
70 Stories of Impact

"Since my 2nd or 3rd retirement I have been a health care activist in my local community."
Sandra DeBella Bodley
BSN ‘68 and Faculty 1973-75

"It takes a sense of understanding that work will always be hard, but collaboration and understanding can lead to immense impact and change."
Wyatt Lemp-Tepper
MSBH ‘19 and MPH Faculty

"I deeply hope to prevent losing more young, wonderful beings with a future who did not find the right help."
Sara Hamilton
DNP MPH ’24
70 Years of Contributions to the Community
Our students are improving the health of all populations through equitable and compassionate service, value-driven research, and innovative education. They're becoming health professionals who use their hearts, minds, and souls to change the world's health.
70 Years of Growth
70 Years of History
For over 70 years, the School of Nursing and Health Professions has continued to grow and thrive while supporting the work and mission of the Sisters of Mercy and the University of San Francisco.

70 Years to Help Shape Tomorrow
Seven Decades + 1 of Educating Health Professionals Initiative is an opportunity to bring together students, alumni, faculty, staff, partners, and our community to celebrate their legacy and lead the next ten years of concerted, catalytic, and collaborative action towards health equity to improve the lives of our populations, families, and communities.

Help Tell Our History
Help us write USF’s School of Nursing and Health Professions' history as we celebrate its 70th-anniversary. With your story, voice, and perspectives, we want to uncover hidden stories about our journey. We’ll collect these stories and post as many as possible on our website as we receive them.