College of Arts and Sciences News

On November 15, 2024, USF Law, in collaboration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), hosted a daylong event examining the evolution of name, image, and likeness (NIL) laws for student-athletes. USF Law Dean Johanna Kalb welcomed attendees and reflected on the “revolutionary” changes to NCAA policy and the implications for “college athletics, for schools, for the athletes themselves, and for the fans who support them.”

Laura Euphrat ʼ89 co-founded the non-profit, Little Wishes, in 2003 to help brighten the days of children experiencing hospital care. The organization has granted over 30,000 wishes and works with 39 hospitals nationwide. 

Paul S. Flores, adjunct professor of performing arts and social justice, has won the 2024 American Book Award for his debut collection of poetry, We Still Be: Poems and Performances.

Fabiola Pardo Garcia ‘25 speaks four languages, serves as forum editor of USF Law Review, is Graduation Chair and Vice President of the Latinx Law Student Association, and as a 2L, tutored Academic Support Program 1Ls. Given her multiple passions and activities, it’s no surprise that the third-year law student has also tested the waters with a range of legal fields.

The $1.976 billion for the NIL damages is being allocated into three categories: broadcast NIL, video game NIL and lost NIL opportunities. Dr. Daniel Rascher – a sports economics and finance, business professor at the University of San Francisco – estimated the damages for each category. According to documents, $1.815 billion will go to broadcast NIL, $71.5 million set aside for video game NIL and $89.5 million for lost NIL opportunities.

“People are tired of feeling like government is unable to solve the most difficult problems. It really is more about frustration with dysfunction.”

"For Asian immigrants who came here to chase the American dream, the GOP’s unabashed nationalism à la “America First” has appealed to families who embrace the traditionalism of a real or imagined yesteryear."

Polly McMullen ’68 reflects on her time as a student and her 15-year career on the hilltop.

In the 2023-24 academic year, USF awarded $79.5 million in need-based scholarships and grants to undergraduate students.

Susie and Denis Roy support USF and consider the university their local school.