Thanks to public health leader and Georgetown professor Anthony Fauci, M.D., UCLA professor Ann Zwicker Kerr, and Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr for joining us at spring commencement yesterday! “Unfortunately, a significant anti-science sentiment is now undermining evidence-based scientific findings, and disparagement of science is undermining public health.” Falsehood threatens science, universities, business, law, and the press. I plead with you: Draw on your Jesuit training to employ critical thinking. Respect evidence-based information. Seek opinions other than your own, but discern and challenge untruths.“ - Dr. Anthony Fauci “I deeply respect USF for the internationalization you embody in all of your programs. And to you graduates, I hope all of you will carry on the spirit of internationalism in your lives.” - Ann Zwicker Kerr “My mom has long advocated for respectful discourse among nations and peoples. She has had more than her share of darkness, but long ago learned to focus on the light. In short, and I say this in a completely unbiased way, my mom is awesome.“ - Steve Kerr (fb)

This week, USF’s 166th commencement ceremonies will celebrate the graduation of 2,135 students. Overall, 34 percent of the graduates are first in their families to earn college degrees. Congratulations to our newest grads! Follow the livestream today and tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/eEJQiZEk (fb)