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Committed to upholding its contemporary Catholic values, the University of San Diego provides an environment that encourages intellectual exploration, critical thinking, and respectful dialogue among its diverse community. Faculty members at USD regularly share their expertise, scholarship and thought leadership through a variety of sources. The following list showcases a sample of the many contributions of our faculty to public discourse and societal issues. Inclusion on this list is not meant to be an endorsement of any particular viewpoint nor does it represent the official position of the university.

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Video: USD in the News Highlights for November 2025

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 TOPICS: Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Community Engagement, Faculty and Staff, HSI, Inclusive Excellence, Politics and Law, Research

Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of November 2025.…

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The New York Times

The New York Times

The Education of Higher Education

Sunday, December 7, 2025

USD President James T. Harris III was featured on a panel at The New York Times' DealBook Summit in a discussion about higher education.…

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CBS 8

USD Grad Student Wins $15K Scholarship for Eco-Friendly Hair Ties Made From Pineapple Leaves

Friday, December 5, 2025

CBS 8 reported on this year's Fowler Business Concept Challenge hosted by the Knauss School of Business and highlighted two teams competing in the challenge.…

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Newsweek
California City Urged To Extend Program Giving $500 Monthly ChecksDec. 17, 2025In Newsweek, Matt Zwolinski, director of the Center for Ethics, Economics and Public Policy, provided insight into a guaranteed income program in Fresno.
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Matt Zwolinski, College of Arts and Sciences
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FOX 29 Philadelphia
Holiday Gift IdeasDec. 17, 2025Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, talked to FOX 29 Philadelphia about last-minute holiday gift ideas.
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Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
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CBS 8
Cybersecurity Experts Warn About 'Gmail' Phishing ScamDec. 17, 2025Niko Behar, cybersecurity expert, talked with CBS 8 about what you need to know before buying smart toys for kids.
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Niko Behar, School of Engineering
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ABC 10
Cybersecurity Experts Warn Against Internet-Connected Toys This Holiday SeasonDec. 17, 2025ABC 10 interviewed Nikolas Behar, adjunct professor of cybersecurity, about concerns parents need to watch out for when buying smart toys for the holidays.
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Nikolas Behar, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
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Industrial News
Lanza CETYS el Consorcio de Educación Superior CaliBajaDec. 17, 2025Industrial News highlighted the University of San Diego joining the CaliBaja Higher Education Consortium.
NBC 7
Holiday Shopping Season UnderwayDec. 17, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, spoke with NBC 7 about higher prices this holiday shopping season.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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KPBS
Hike in Electricity and Natural Gas Rates Coming Next Month for SDG&E CustomersDec. 17, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, spoke to KPBS about the impact that rising electric rates could have on the local economy.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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Nieman Lab
The Year Journalists Abandon the Press ConferenceDec. 16, 2025Nik Usher, associate professor of communication, wrote a piece for Nieman Lab about predictions for journalism in 2026.
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Nik Usher, College of Arts and Sciences
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KPBS
The Authoritarian Legacy of the Jim Crow EraDec. 16, 2025T.J. Tallie, associate professor of history, talked to KPBS Midday Edition about the history of segregation and discrimination in the U.S.
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T.J. Tallie, College of Arts and Sciences
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Voice of San Diego
Border Report: Student Fast Pass Coming to San Ysidro and Otay Mesa Ports of EntryDec. 15, 2025Voice of San Diego covered USD's involvement in a binational initiative aimed at improving transborder education in our region.
Uniradio Informa
Presentan Consorcio de Educación Superior CaliBaja Para El Impulso Educativo y Económico de La RegiónDec. 15, 2025Uniradio Informa interviewed professor Reyes Quezada about a new initiative that will bring together colleges and universities from across the CaliBaja region to improve binational education.
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Reyes Quezada, SOLES
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Forbes
Ivy League Early Admissions Decisions Are Released Next Week—Here’s What To ExpectDec. 15, 2025Forbes highlighted that the University of San Diego introduced new early application pathways this year.
Wisconsin Examiner
Feds Call Out Wisconsin, 38 Other States for Diverting Benefits Owed To Foster KidsDec. 15, 2025Amy Harfeld, national policy director and senior staff attorney for the Children's Advocacy Institute, spoke with the Wisconsin Examiner about federal officials urging 39 states, including Wisconsin, to quit hoarding federal benefits that are supposed to go to children in foster care.
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Amy Harfeld, School of Law
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The San Diego Union-Tribune
In the Curator’s Words: In a Landmark Exhibition, Timken Revisits 16th-Century PortraitureDec. 15, 2025Derrick Cartwright, associate professor, was interviewed by The San Diego Union-Tribune about a new exhibition at the Timken focused on 16th-century portraiture.
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Derrick Cartwright, College of Arts and Sciences
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CBS 8
CaliBaja Consortium Launches To Boost Cross-Border Education and InnovationDec. 15, 2025Reyes Quezada, professor in the Department of Learning and Teaching, was interviewed by CBS 8 about the University of San Diego joining the CaliBaja Higher Education Consortium, which is set to enhance cross-border academic collaboration and bolster a skilled workforce.
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Reyes Quezada, SOLES
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Marketplace
Is the Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal a Sure Thing?Dec. 15, 2025Caley Petrucci, associate professor of law, spoke with Marketplace about conditions in the merger agreement after Netflix announced that it would purchase Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Caley Petrucci, School of Law
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KSDY 50
Cross-Border University InitiativeDec. 12, 2025KSDY 50 highlighted the University of San Diego joining the CaliBaja Higher Education Consortium.
KPBS
17 Local Institutions To Collaborate on Cross-Border Academic ExchangeDec. 12, 2025KPBS highlighted the University of San Diego being part of a new cross-border education initiative that brings together universities, research institutions and regional leaders from both sides of the U.S.–Mexico border.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Delayed Report Shows San Diego’s Jobless Rate DroppingDec. 12, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, talked to The San Diego Union-Tribune about the high-paying professional and business services sector slashing 2,800 jobs from August to September.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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ABC 10
How To Avoid Gift Card-Related Scams This Holiday SeasonDec. 12, 2025ABC 10 interviewed Nikolas Behar, adjunct professor of cybersecurity, about gift card scams to watch out for ahead of the holidays.
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Nikolas Behar, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
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