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At the Edge of It All Podcast: Redefining the Force - Education, Leadership, and the Future of Policing
Erik Fritsvold, PhD, Academic Director of USD’s Law Enforcement & Public Safety Leadership program, joined "At the Edge of It All" to talk about the evolving world of policing.
College Corps Students Embark on Transformative, Impactful Journey
Hundreds of students were listening, as Chief California Service Officer Josh Fryday described the journey they were about to embark upon. As members…
Video: USD in the News Highlights for September 2025
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of September 2025.…
Watch: USD News Minute for Oct. 6
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USD's School of Law Establishes New Legal Clinic
The University of San Diego's School of Law has announced a new partnership with San Diego's The Innocence Center to establish the school's 13th legal…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: Finding Success On and Off the Field - A Conversation with USD Women's Soccer Star, Kate Sealy
Kate Sealy, an all-star defender on USD's Women's Soccer team, joined the "At the Edge of it All" team to talk about how she balances being a student-…
Cam Colucci: A Formidable Force
The University of San Diego (USD) often attracts students from diverse backgrounds, but few arrive with the unique blend of seasoned military experien…
Together for Wellness: Hazing Prevention and Education
Dear USD Community, I hope the Fall 2025 semester is going well and that you are managing self-care during what I know are stressful times. At USD, w…
Watch: USD News Minute for Sept. 29
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At the Edge of It All Podcast: The Legal Checklist for Entrepreneurs
Sebastian Lucier, supervising attorney for USD's Entrepreneurship Clinic, sat down with the "At the Edge of it All" team to discuss what legalities bu…
USD Board Chair Emeritus Donald Knauss Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) has announced that Donald Knauss, chair emeritus of the USD Board of Trustees, will receive the…
LDC Publishes Article in Journal of Faculty Development
The Learning Design Center (LDC) at the University of San Diego is proud to announce that their new instructor orientation was recently featured in an…
Watch: USD News Minute for Sept. 22
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USD Hosts Between the Mountain and the Sky: A Celebration of Compassion in Action
At the University of San Diego, the call to “confront humanity’s challenges by fostering peace, working for justice and leading with love&…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: A Conversation with USD's Women's Head Soccer Coach on His First Season & Strategies Looking Ahead
Greg LaPorte, head coach for the women's soccer team at USD, sat down with the "At the Edge of it All' team for a special edition of "The Athletics Ed…
USD Welcomes Bishop Pham to Annual Mass of the Holy Spirit
San Diego Bishop Michael Pham presided over the University of San Diego's annual Mass of the Holy Spirit on Thursday, Sept. 11. The fall tradition mar…
Student-Led "Torero Thrift" Turns Campus Waste into Free Move-In Weekend Must-Haves
Before students moved out of their dorms last spring, a group of Changemaker Hub students partnered with the Office of Sustainability to create a sust…
Watch: USD News Minute for Sept. 15
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Finding Hope Between the Mountain and the Sky
On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the University of San Diego will host a special screening of Between the Mountain and the Sky at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for …
At the Edge of It All Podcast: Providing Hope - A Conversation on Suicide Prevention
This week on “At the Edge of it All,” we sat down with Chris Burden, assistant vice president of wellness and a clinical psychologist, on …
USD Statement on Today's Incident at Utah Valley University
The USD community is deeply concerned and saddened by the violence that took place at Utah Valley University. We pray for those impacted and for peace…
USD Mourns the Loss of a Legend
John "JC" Cunningham, the legendary coach who built Torero baseball from nearly the ground up and helped shape University of San Diego Athletics throu…
Together for Wellness: USD as a JED Campus
At the opening of the Palomar Health Student Wellness Center last April, USD Vice President of Student Affairs Charlotte Johnson announced a &ld…
Watch: USD News Minute for September 8
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Celebrating Scholarship, Teaching and Service at the 2025 Faculty Convocation
The University of San Diego marked the start of the academic year by honoring exceptional faculty contributions at the 2025 Fall Convocation in the Kr…
Delivering Good Vibes Off of the Pitch
On the pitch, you might catch seniors Cesar Bahena and Samy Kanaan delivering pinpoint passes and picking up their teammates. This week, as they prep…
September 2025: Updates to Federal Policy and Protocols — What You Should Know
The University of San Diego (USD) reaffirms its commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all students, faculty and staff. Wi…
Thomas F. Schubert Jr., PhD, Receives Emeritus Status
The University of San Diego (USD) is proud to announce that Thomas F. Schubert Jr., PhD, has been granted Emeritus Faculty status, a prestigious honor…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: A Look at How a Marital and Family Therapist Provides Mental Health Support to Victims of Disasters
Lily Vistica is a director of Clinical Training for the Counseling and Marital and Family Therapy Department at USD. In her free time, she volunteers …
University of San Diego Welcomes Newest Toreros for Fall Semester
The University of San Diego has opened its doors to a new academic year, welcoming about 1,300 first-year students as part of its 2025–26 class.…