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Carnegie Foundation Selects the University of San Diego as the Host for Community Engagement-Classified Universities After Holding the Honor
The University of San Diego (USD) was selected as one of 237 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching that highlights an institution’s commitment to community engagement.
Video: USD in the News Highlights for December 2025
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of December 2025.…
Answering the Call
"Running to the fire." The phrase is central to the mission and ethos of the international aid organization, Samaritan’s Purse,…
At the Edge of It All: How Wetlands Play an Essential Role in Connecting Habitats
Drew Talley, professor of Environmental and Ocean Sciences, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to talk about his journey into studying wetland…
USD Faculty Light the Way Forward: Nikolas Behar
University of San Diego faculty light the way forward through teaching, research, and scholarship. Nikolas Behar, professor of cybersecurity at the Sh…
At the Edge of It All: What Makes Christmas Music So Indelible
Everywhere you go this year, you’re probably hearing those familiar tunes. Music tastes may change, but every year we return to the same holiday…
The Fall 2025 Issue of Engineering's I3@USD Magazine is Now Available!
The Fall 2025 issue of the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering I3@USD magazine is out. The University of San Diego's mission is rooted in the Catholic…
35 Years of the ADA: A Student's Journey and Accessibility at USD
For Charlotte Iradjpanah, every day is a gift, but one that brings with it uncertainty.…
USD Dedicates Angels Unawares Sculpture with Mass and Blessing
The University of San Diego dedicated Angels Unawares, a bronze sculpture by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz, during a campus ceremony on Dec. 18 &mda…
A Future Forged in Ethics and Innovation
On a dazzling December day in sunny San Diego, the USD Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering hosted a formal luncheon with two nationally-recognized cer…
At the Edge of It All: The Important Role Nonprofits Play in Society
The holidays are here, and if you're looking for a gift that will have an impact, look no further. This time of year is crucial for nonprofits, which …
USD Joins Effort to Enhance Binational Education in Region
The University of San Diego joins other higher education institutions in announcing the official launch of the CaliBaja Higher Education Consortium (C…
Watch: USD News Minute for December 15
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Toreros Lead Through Service: USD Student-Athletes Deliver Record Community Impact
University of San Diego student-athletes demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to service, leadership, and personal growth this year, highlighted b…
USD President James T. Harris Discusses the Future of Higher Education during New York Times Panel
On December 3, University of San Diego President James T. Harris III, D.Ed. joined a panel of higher education leaders to discuss the challenges facin…
At the Edge of It All: How to Recruit More People Into Teaching
This week, "At the Edge of It All" was joined by Amanda Roth, PhD, of USD's School of Leadership and Education Sciences.…
USD Student Lila Fowler Becomes University’s First Marshall Scholar
The University of San Diego is celebrating a historic achievement as fourth-year student Lila Fowler has been named a 2026 Marshall Scholar. This high…
Video: USD in the News Highlights for November 2025
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of November 2025.…
Watch: USD News Minute for December 8
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Branches of Belonging
Teddy Montague is both a mathematics major and a member of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC), two paths that might seem worlds apart.…
Guiding a Generation of Quantum Thinkers
Maren Mossman, PhD, is a Clare Boothe Luce assistant professor of physics and biophysics at the University of San Diego. When Mossman talks about quan…
At the Edge of It All: Why Food Systems Put Consumers In a Tough Spot
This week, we welcomed back Aaron Gross, PhD, director of USD's Center for Food Systems Transformation.…
USD Faculty Light the Way Forward: Eileen Daspro
University of San Diego faculty light the way forward through teaching, research, and scholarship. Eileen Daspro, clinical professor of international …
SafeBallot Founders Seek to Change Democracy, One Vote at a Time
SafeBallot began as an idea for the Fowler Business Concept Challenge at the University of San Diego (USD) — an idea Elijah ’26 and …
Athletics: PERFECT! USD Secures Undefeated WCC Season with Win over Zags
When USD clinched the 2025 West Coast Conference Championship back on November 20 before a raucous, season-high crowd in the Jenny Craig Pavilion, the…
Watch: USD News Minute for December 1
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At the Edge of It All: Navigating Children's Tech Use
Phones are everywhere, and parents are being confronted with the difficult decision of when to give their child one. This week, "At the Edge of It All…
The Fall 2025 Issue of University of San Diego Magazine Is Out Now!
The Fall 2025 issue of the University of San Diego Magazine is out now! This issue is dedicated to how people, programs and places — on cam…
Creating a Cultural Identity at USD: Kai Hopkinson-Ramsammy’s Legacy of Redefining Representation
When Kai Hopkinson-Ramsammy first came to the University of San Diego, she was unsure of what the future held. Coming from the Republic of Trinidad an…
Watch: USD News Minute for November 24
USD News Minute: What you need to know this week at USD…