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Founded in 1949 in the heart of San Diego, USD has grown to become a premier institution dedicated to providing academic excellence, Catholic intellectual and social traditions, and a top-notch liberal arts education for scholars of all faiths. USD is committed to the intellectual, spiritual, and overall development of its student body.

USD’s mission captures the values that have made it a prominent Catholic university, a vibrant institution of quality higher education, and an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus.
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A USD education combines the vibrancy of the liberal arts with academic rigor in a supportive learning community. USD offers a wide variety of majors and specializations, allowing students to pursue their passions. Faculty members are distinguished scholars and devoted teachers who promote an interactive learning environment.

Faculty collaborate one-on-one with undergraduate and graduate students on research, scholarship and creative activity, allowing students to experience the excitement of original discovery.
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USD’s emphasis on academic excellence, intellectual rigor and global citizenship showcases our commitment to each student. USD offers the intellectual environment that will inspire you to begin shaping your future. By becoming a Torero, you are becoming part of the more than 60-year-long history of dedicated Changemakers.

Our students strive for academic excellence and take great pride in serving their communities. At USD, students learn to think critically, act globally and work collaboratively to achieve their full potential.
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USD offers students endless opportunities to connect with the campus, the community, and each other. With nearly 200 clubs and organizations, countless sports and residence hall activities, guest lectures, community service opportunities and wellness programs, Toreros have every resource necessary to maximize their USD experience.

USD has an active, thriving campus community. In addition to its sublime setting — enhanced by an average 300 days of sunshine each year — USD offers students an abundance of academic programs, facilities and resources.
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Even to the casual eye, it's apparent that the campus runs like a well-oiled machine, in large part due to our hard working team members, all dedicated to making sure that the USD student experience is reflective of the distinctive quality that the university is known for.

More than 1500 full-time and 750 part-time employees worked at USD in 2011, in capacities ranging from faculty to food service to administration to groundskeeper.
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The USD community is comprised of many diverse individuals. To assist with the various aspects of personal and professional development, the university provides various offices, programs and services. Gateways provides links to some of the areas that might be of interest to you.

From the moment you step on our beautiful campus you can see that USD is exceptional.

Press Releases

Title	USD Celebrates Fifty Years of the Peace Corps
Date	11.16.10
Contact	Melissa Wagoner
Contact E-mail	mwagoner, at sandiego.edu
Contact Phone	(619) 260-4659
Text	The University of San Diego will host “The Peace Corps: 50 Years of Changing Lives” on November Thursday, 18, 2010 at Institute for Peace & Justice. A panel of returned Peace Corps volunteers and former staff will speak to the ways that Peace Corps service has affected their lives and those of the people around them. Peace Corps representatives will be on hand during a reception following the panel presentation, to provide information about serving in the Peace Corps. This event, part of International Education Week, is co-sponsored by the San Diego Peace Corps Association and The Los Angeles Regional Office of Peace Corps. Also joining in the celebration are the University of San Diego’s Career Services, Community Service-Learning, and Mission & Ministry. WHO: Moderator: Charles Reilly, PhD Senior Lecturer in Peacebuilding Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies Director, Peace Corps, Guatemala, 1998 – 2003 Panelists: Sofia Javed Peace Writer Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice Editor and Production Manager Trafficking in Persons Report, U.S. Department of State Uzbekistan, 2002 – 2004 John Loggins Associate Director Center for Community Service-Learning Jamaica, 1996 – 1998?? Dustin Sharp, JD Assistant Professor Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies and Senior Program Officer? Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice Guinea, 1996 – 1998 Marjorie Zhou Registrar University of San Diego School of Law Thailand, 1970 – 1973 WHAT: A panel of returned Peace Corps volunteers and former staff will speak to the ways that Peace Corps service has affected their lives and those of the people around them. WHERE: University of San Diego Institute for Peace & Justice Theater 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA WHEN: Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This event is open to the public and the press. Please RSVP to alung@peacecorps.gov or phone at (310) 356-1102.

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