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Read the story: USF Professor Publishes Research on Iguanas That Rafted to Fiji
April 9, 2025

USF Professor Publishes Research on Iguanas That Rafted to Fiji

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The University of San Francisco Gains Official Designation as an Age-Friendly University

September 13, 2021
Read the story: USF Shines in New College Rankings
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USF Shines in New College Rankings

In the U.S. News & World Report 2022 rankings released today, USF places No. 1 in the nation for ethnic diversity, No. 23 in undergraduate nursing, and No. 103 overall. In the new Princeton Review college survey, USF rates as a top university in the United States.

September 13, 2021
Read the story: “There is Always Opportunity for Change”
Passion for Justice

“There is Always Opportunity for Change”

Ijeoma Oluo, who wrote the book So You Want to Talk About Race, joined the USF community Sept. 7 to urge students to take part in the fight against white supremacy.

September 9, 2021
Read the story: New Lone Mountain Dining Hall Serves Food With a View
Campus Life

New Lone Mountain Dining Hall Serves Food With a View

“I love the vegan kale Caesar salad,” said Sofia Chavez, a third-year international studies major.

September 9, 2021
Read the story: Faculty Spotlight: Deborah Ahrens
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Faculty Spotlight: Deborah Ahrens

September 8, 2021
Read the story: Surpassing All Expectations: Alumni Mentor Program
Alumni

Surpassing All Expectations: Alumni Mentor Program

September 3, 2021
Read the story: Nursing Leader Named New Interim Dean
Campus Life

Nursing Leader Named New Interim Dean

Dr. Patricia Pearce, new interim dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions, brings 26 years of experience to the university.

September 2, 2021
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The School of Nursing and Health Professions at the University of San Francisco Names Dr. Patricia F. Pearce to Interim Dean Post

August 30, 2021
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The University of San Francisco’s Thacher Gallery Presents ‘All that you touch: art and ecology’

August 25, 2021
Read the story: USF Professor Leads Afghan Refugee Relief Effort
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USF Professor Leads Afghan Refugee Relief Effort

Sedique Popal knows what it’s like to arrive in the United States with nothing but the clothes on your back.

August 25, 2021