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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…
Watch: USD News Minute for February 19
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Knauss School of Business Welcomes New International Business Director
As one of the Knauss School of Business’ centers of excellence, the Ahlers Center for International Business is on a mission to develop global c…
SOLES Dean Kimberly A. White-Smith Honored With 2024 AACTE Edward C. Pomeroy Award
The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) has awarded Kimberly A. White-Smith, EdD, dean and professor of the School of Leade…
Applied Cryptology: A Global Academic Exploration
In an ambitious move to expand academic programs globally, a team of administrators from the University of San Diego (USD) have been working in Saudi …
At the Edge of it All Podcast: How to Use Your Cultural Capital, or Personal Story, to Succeed in Work, School and Life
This week, “At the Edge of It All” was joined by Rhonda Harley, Assistant Dean of Student Engagement and Inclusive…
CAS Assistant Professor Maren Mossman Earns 2024 Cottrell Scholar Award
For her past achievements as a researcher and educator and for her ambitious plans to study quantum turbulence and to teach students quantum technolog…
Google Drive Personal File Removal
The USD campus recently received an instructional bulletin sent by General Counsel and Information Technology Services detailing information about USD…