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Coach Brandon Moore: Measuring Success
To understand how San Diego Football Head Coach Brandon Moore measures success, you have to understand what makes him tick.
At the Edge of it All Podcast: How Protecting Trademark Rights in Common Phrases Can Harm Free Expression
This week, “At the Edge of It All” was joined by USD law professor Lisa Ramsey, an expert on tra…
Meet USD's Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge Finalists: Buni.AI
In the vibrant realm of social innovation, where technology meets human ambition, remarkable ventures emerge to challenge and reshape our world. My jo…
Watch: USD News Minute for March 25
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A Spotlight on Professor Cawa Tran and the Way Symbiotic Relationships Have Led Her to Follow Her Passions
Dr. Cawa Tran, assistant professor of biology, studies symbiosis, specifically the connection between corals, sea anemones and microorganisms, and the…
Assistant Professor of Environmental and Ocean Sciences Uses Mapping Technology to Determine How Urban Ecosystems and Humans Coexist
For her master’s degree thesis at McGill University, Assistant Professor of Environmental and Ocean Sciences Sophie Taddeo, PhD, used GIS mappin…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: A Professional Football Player's Journey Into Coaching
Brandon Moore, head coach of the University of San Diego Football program, joined "At the Edge of It All" to tal…
Watch: USD News Minute for March 18
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The College of Arts and Sciences Celebrates its 75th Anniversary, Continuing to Champion the Liberal Arts at USD
The College of Arts and Sciences, along with the University of San Diego, is celebrating a significant milestone in 2024—its 75th anniversary. I…
Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon Celebrates Bright Futures for USD Students
Philanthropy is a gesture of generosity, gratitude and respect. It opens doors, supports futures and empowers individuals and communities to make a po…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: A Soccer Coach on Adversity and Finding Your Path
"At the Edge of It All" was joined by USD Women's Soccer Head Coach Greg LaPorte, who told the story of his playing ca…
Building Community. One Step at a Time.
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is the largest educational and scientific computing society in the world. As a global organization, ACM …
Assistant Professor of Environmental and Ocean Sciences Pushes Boundaries in Pursuit of Environmental Justice
Assistant Professor Claudia Christina Avila’s research is mostly underground, but as an interdisciplinary researcher, she has some very visible …
Watch: USD News Minute for March 11
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Breaking News: A Torero in Space
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick ’05 (BS/BA) has made history as the first University of San Diego (USD) alumni to journey into outer space. Earl…
Women's History Month: Celebrating Women in STEM
Women make up approximately half of the workforce, yet a very small percentage make it into the fields of computing and engineering. Fortunately, ther…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: Dirt and Soil: Where Science Meets Culture
Dig a little deeper and you’ll find there’s much more to dirt than meets the eye. Claudia Avila, assistant…
Video: USD in the News Highlights for February 2024
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of February 2024.…
USD Welcomes Kimya Massey as New Executive Director of Athletics
The University of San Diego welcomes Kimya Massey as Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Athletics. Massey, who takes over for Interim …
Watch: USD News Minute for March 4
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USD Expands Global Reach with New Madrid Center
The University of San Diego (USD) has committed to enhancing its international study abroad opportunities and fostering global experiences through the…
Grandparents and Family Weekend Celebrates 20th Anniversary
It was a truly memorable weekend on campus for generations of Toreros celebrating the 20th anniversary of Grandparents and Family Spring Weekend. …
Podcast: A Professor’s Journey From Shrimp Expert to Sustainability Champion
This week, “At the Edge of It All” was joined by Michel Boudrias, associate professor of ocean and environment…
Watch: USD News Minute for February 26
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USD’s Black Employee Alliance Becomes an Employee Resource Group
The Black Employee Alliance (BEA) was established in 2019 to create a more welcoming and supportive environment for Black employees at the University …
At the Edge of it All Podcast: Providing a Path to Higher Ed for the Formerly Incarcerated
This week, "At the Edge of It All" was joined by Austin Galy and Janelle Brown-Peters, co-founders of USD's Torero Urban S…
USD Honors Third Cohort of Diversity and Inclusion Impact Award Recipients
The University of San Diego (USD) held its 3rd Annual Diversity and Inclusion Impact Awards in the Hahn University center on Feb. 15. The luncheon, co…
Assistant Professor of Music Examines the Role of Coastal California in Mid-Century Arts Scene
As a child, Assistant Professor Charissa Noble, PhD, soaked up Bible lessons from her father, a pastor at her local church in La Mesa. That inspired a…
Daedalians Foundation Supports USD Student with Flight Training
Christian Welch crossed the tarmac and approached a Cessna 216AF at Brown Field Municipal Airport in the Otay Mesa community of San Diego.…
USD School of Law Professor Justin Brooks Honored with Ohtli Award
University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Professor of Practice Justin Brooks has been honored with the coveted Ohtli Award, the highest recognition…