University of San Francisco
The University of San Francisco (USF) is a Catholic university in the United States. It was founded in 1855 and is located in San Francisco, California.Originally founded as Saint Ignatius Academy by the Italian Jesuits Anthony Maraschi and Michael Accolti, the school changed its name twice: to Saint Ignatius College upon receipt of a charter from the state of California in 1859, and to the University of San Francisco on the school's 75th anniversary in 1930.
USF is divided into six academic units: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Professional Studies, the School of Business and Management, the School of Education, the School of Law and the School of Nursing. All but the College of Professional Studies and the Schools of Education and Law admit both undergraduate and graduate students.
Because of its location, USF is often referred to as "The Hilltop."
Famous alumni include Pierre Salinger, press secretary under President John F. Kennedy, Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo, National Football League stars Gino Marchetti, Ollie Matson and Bob St. Clair, and National Basketball Association stars Bill Russell, K.C. Jones, and Bill Cartwright.