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
"I made a difference in the lives of special oncology patients and families I cared for and received more than I gave. I changed the healing of the world from where I was!"
Maureen O'Hara
BSN '72
"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
"Today, I am an advocate for workforce safety, diversity, equity, and inclusion."
Veronica Palustra
DNP '16, MSN '13
Our community has been living our mission since the 1960s. Uncover the stories about our journey.
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.