With the driving ambition to make the world a better place through service and academic excellence, the University of San Francisco (USF) promotes learning in the Jesuit tradition by offering undergraduate and graduate students a superior curriculum. The Jesuit tradition promotes students from every faith. The city’s first university, USF was established in 1855 and continues to tap into the rich cultural, intellectual, and economic resources of San Francisco to strengthen its educational programs. Contributions to the University help fund innovation, as well as recruit and support outstanding faculty, further fueling the education and preparation of a new generation of global leaders.