Public Affairs is dedicated to telling the story of the University of San Diego. Our staff helps the media with expert resources, connects the community with the university, produces award-winning publications and provides a gateway for visitors to our campus both physically and virtually.

Our Departments

The office of Public Affairs manages strategic communication planning, public relations for the university’s academic and administrative areas, news and event publicity, university-wide calendar management, and Web site direction and planning.

Media Relations supervises outreach to local, national and international media outlets. Staff serves as liaison to faculty and administrative experts and publicizes the wide range of programs and events at the university.

Community and Government Relations is the university's liaison with government at all levels: local, state and national. Staff assists in community outreach, connecting university programs and public needs.

University Communications produces the university’s flagship print publications, USD Magazine, President’s Report and Fact Book, and Inside USD, a Web publication.

Web Communications serves as a liaison to Information Technology Services and provides Web services for the University Relations division.