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6 unusual facts about University of San Francisco


Francis Xavier Williams

He obtained a Bachelor of Arts from St. Ignatius College (now known as the University of San Francisco) in 1903, a BA from Stanford University, his MA from the University of Kansas in 1912 and his Doctorate of Science from Harvard University in 1915.

James G. Smyth

James G. Smyth received his Bachelor's degree from the University of San Francisco (USF) in 1927.

James William McClendon, Jr.

Mcclendon taught theology for over 46 years, teaching at the University of San Francisco, Stanford University, University of Notre Dame, Fuller Theological Seminary, Baylor University, Temple University, Goucher College, Saint Mary's College of California, and Church Divinity School of the Pacific.

Low-dose naltrexone

A pilot study performed at the University of San Francisco reported a significant increase in "mental health quality of life indices," though the authors noted that the dropout rate in the study reduced its statistical power.

Michael Kudlick

Michael Douglas Kudlick (December 8, 1934 - February 16, 2008) was a computer scientist and professor of computer science, most known for developing the file transfer and mail protocols for ARPANET while working for the Augmentation Research Center at SRI International, and later as a noted professor and academic administrator at the University of San Francisco.

From 1974 to 1997, Kudlick was a professor of computer science at the University of San Francisco (USF).


Bustos Media

He attended local schools and excelled in high school soccer, which earned him a scholarship to play for the University of San Francisco team under Stephen Negoesco.

Chung Eui-sun

Chung received the bachelor's degree in business management administration from Korea University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Francisco School of Business.

Don Sebastiani

He attended St. Francis Solano School in Sonoma, Bellarmine Prep in San Jose, and the University of San Francisco (USF).

Frank S. Petersen

He enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II, after which he received an associate degree from Santa Rosa Junior College in 1948 and a J.D. from the University of San Francisco in 1951.

Harry Ells High School

Bob Gaillard ('58) went on to become head basketball coach at the University of San Francisco and took teams deep into NCAA tournaments.

Houshang Moradi Kermani

He has won many national and prestigious international awards which include Hans Christian Andersen Honorary diploma (1992) and University of San Francisco book of the year (2000).

Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino

He has been given an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Saint Thomas, Barry University, University of San Francisco, Providence College, Boston College, St. John's University and Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla

John E. Manders

He attended the University of San Francisco and the San Francisco Law School, and was admitted to the California Bar in 1918.

Ken Pries

From 1979-1984, Pries worked as a sports coordinator for KNBR radio in San Francisco, handling the broadcasts for the San Francisco Giants, the Golden State Warriors and University of San Francisco basketball.

Olivier Weber

Olivier Weber, born in 1958 in Montluçon, studied economics and anthropology at the University of San Francisco, University of Paris Sorbonne, University of Nice (Ph.D.) and at the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales, INALCO).

Paul Kalmanovitz

In addition, his estate also donated the money for the Paul and Lydia Kalmanovitz Library at the University of California, San Francisco, Kalmanovitz Hall at the University of San Francisco, and the Paul and Lydia Kalmanovitz Appellate Courtroom at the University of California, Davis School of Law (King Hall).

Swig Judaic Studies Program

As the first Catholic university in the United States to establish a Jewish Studies program, the University of San Francisco especially welcomes scholarly inquiry into the historic relationship between Judaism and Christianity.


see also

John P. Schlegel

Schlegel was named the president of the University of San Francisco, succeeding Father John Lo Schiavo, who had served as USF's president for the prior fourteen years.

SeniorNet

In 1986, the New York based Markle foundation, led by Lloyd N. Morrisett, recognized the potential that existed and funded a research project, based at the University of San Francisco.

University of San Francisco Maritime Law Journal

The University of San Francisco Maritime Law Journal (Bluebook abbreviation: U.S.F. Mar. L.J.) is a biannual law review that includes an annual survey of United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit cases pertaining to admiralty and maritime law.