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Research in Rewind: Access to a Life-Giving Resource
It’s a sunny summer day in America’s finest city. A group of educators, students, government officials and community partners watch a flock of birds fly low over a distant sandbar, but bird watching isn’t their priority — water justice is.
Watch: USD News Minute for April 15
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At the Edge of it All Podcast: A Former White House Communications Director on Crisis Management
Crisis management is about preparation. That's one of the big takeaways from our talk with Corinne Hoare, …
A Labor of Love
One of the key mantras of the University of San Diego’s 75th Anniversary Anthem is “to lead with love.” On a brilliantly blue Sunda…
Children's Advocacy Institute's Amy Harfeld Appears on CBS Sunday Morning on Preserving Foster Youth Federal Benefits
University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Children’s Advocacy Institute’s (CAI) Amy Harfeld, National Policy Director and Senior Staff A…
CAS Introduces Embedded Ethics Certificate to Help Students Navigate Ethical Frontiers of Technology
In response to the growing ethical complexities accompanying the rapid advancement of technology, the Department of Philosophy at the University of Sa…
Research Month Rewind: PURE Success for First-Year Students
Research is debatably the height of academic pursuit. Through systematic investigation and study, research holds the promise of establishing facts and…
Video: USD in the News Highlights for March 2024
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of March 2024.…
Watch: USD News Minute for April 8
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Assistant Professor of Biology Leverages Interdisciplinary Interests to Encourage Scientific Discovery
For Assistant Professor Wilnelia Recart González, PhD, one of the best ways to understand science is through art. This semester, she organized …
New School of Law Website Launches
The University of San Diego (USD) is proud to announce the launch of its new School of Law website on Thursday, April 4. This milestone event not only…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: Power and Influence in the Workplace
Craig Barkacs, professor of business law, joined "At the Edge of It All" to talk about his career path, which in…
Athletics: Sophomore Duo Keeping No. 13 Men’s Tennis Hungry and Humble as WCC Play Arrives
For the No. 13 USD men's tennis team, they've been focused on being hungry, but also humble while competing against some of the best teams in the coun…
Darren Kew Named New Dean of the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
The University of San Diego is pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Kew, Ph.D., as the new Dean of the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, …
Watch: USD News Minute for April 2
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Celebrating 10 Years of Research at USD
Welcome to Research Month 2024 at the University of San Diego! Research Month is an annual opportunity to showcase the diversity of topics and project…
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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