University of San Francisco: Quick Facts

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University of San Francisco will ditch longtime mascot after complaints • Nov. 3, 2026, 12:50 AM ET (Washington Post)

USF announces wolf mascot, maintains ‘Dons’ nickname in response to backlash over colonial ties • Oct. 31, 2026, 10:47 PM ET (San Francisco Chronicle)

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Also Known As	St. Ignatius Academy
Date	1855 - present
Notable Alumni	Kimberly Guilfoyle • Alejandro Toledo • Marjorie Scardino • Harold Varmus

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