The AACSB International Board of Directors extended accreditation for the University of San Francisco’s School of Management after a site review that accreditors said was “light years ahead.” Reviewers praised the school’s societal-impact work and landmark curriculum redesign, while also warning that persistent budget cuts risked faculty and staff burnout. Accreditors told USF leadership—including the president, provost, and business school dean—that sustaining momentum would be difficult if the institution continued to require additional cuts, framing the decision as both performance recognition and a call for support. USF President Salvador D. Aceves cited transparent navigation of financial difficulty, curriculum redesign, and student outcomes as reasons for the successful review. The accreditation outcome underscores how governance and resources—along with curriculum transformation—are increasingly central to accreditation narratives, especially under enrollment and budget pressure.