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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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USD in the News Highlights

Video: USD in the News Highlights for July 2025

Thursday, August 7, 2025 TOPICS: Academics, Alumni, 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 July 2025.…

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The San Diego Union-Tribune

USD’s Oliver Tarvet Pulls off Wimbledon Upset, Credits Toreros’ Coach, Teammates

Monday, June 30, 2025

The San Diego Union-Tribune reported on USD Tennis player Oliver Tarvet's straight-set victory in his Grand Slam debut at Wimbledon and how Tarvet credits his USD experience in helping him get to that level.…

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KPBS

How NIL Has Changed College Sports and What Changes Could Still Come

Monday, June 2, 2025

Kimya Massey, executive director of Athletics, was a guest on KPBS Midday to talk about rules allowing college athletes to be paid for the use of their name, image and likeness and how they have transformed college sports.…

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KPBS
Film Screening + Q&A: 'Between the Mountain and the Sky'Sep. 16, 2025KPBS highlighted a film premiere being hosted by USD for Between the Mountain and the Sky.
KPBS
The State of US Democracy Following Charlie Kirk's KillingSep. 15, 2025Nik Usher, associate professor of communication, was a guest on KPBS to discuss some of the findings in their book, "Amplifying Extremism: Small Town Politicians, Media Storms, and American Journalism," and how journalism can play a role in amplifying extremism.
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NIk Usher, College of Arts and Sciences
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FOX Philadelphia
What is Job Hugging?Sep. 15, 2025Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, was a guest on FOX Philadelphia to talk about a new trend called "job hugging" where people are staying in their jobs for stability versus searching for a new job.
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Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
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The San Diego Union-Tribune
Weekend College Report: USD Stays Hot in Men’s and Women’s Soccer, VolleyballSep. 15, 2025The San Diego Union-Tribune highlighted the solid start of the season for both USD's women's and men's soccer teams.
10 News
Free Business Resources at University of San Diego Helping Entrepreneurs Launch CompaniesSep. 15, 2025Stephen Flynn, program specialist for The Brink Small Business Development Center, spoke with 10 News about the free resources that The Brink offers to local entrepreneurs.
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Stephen Flynn, Knauss School of Business
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The San Diego Union-Tribune
USD Hires First-Ever Beach Volleyball Coach, and He Has San Diego TiesSep. 13, 2025The San Diego Union-Tribune highlighted USD's adoption of Women's Beach Volleyball, and the team's new coach, Derek Olson.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
USD Hires First-Ever Beach Volleyball Coach, and He Has San Diego TiesSep. 13, 2025The San Diego Union-Tribune highlighted USD's adoption of Women's Beach Volleyball, and the team's new coach, Derek Olson.
Cyber Defense Magazine
12 Ways to Protect Your Business from Hackers During Remote WorkSep. 12, 2025Michelle Moore, director of the Graduate Cyber Security Operations and Leadership program at USD, wrote an article for Cyber Defense Magazine about protecting yourself from hackers while working remotely.
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Michelle Moore, Professional and Continuing Education
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Forbes
10 Books That Will Make You A Better NegotiatorSep. 12, 2025Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution Sarah Federman's book was listed by Forbes as one of the top books on negotiation.
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Sarah Federman, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
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The San Diego Union-Tribune
Local Colleges Report: Steve Lavin, AD Like Toreros’ Chances; Praise for Tritons’ New ADSep. 12, 2025The San Diego Union-Tribune spoke with Kimya Massey, executive director of athletics, and Steve Lavin, head coach of men's basketball, about their hopes for the season.
KUSI
USD Honors Victims of 9/11 AttacksSep. 12, 2025KUSI reported on a stair climb event at the University of San Diego to honor first responders and victims of the 9/11 attacks.
CBS 8
USD Hosts Events to Remember 9/11 VictimsSep. 12, 2025USD's 9/11 remembrance event and the university's Military and Veterans Program stair climb challenge were featured on CBS 8.
FOX 5
University of San Diego Honors First Responders on 9/11 With Stair ClimbSep. 12, 2025FOX 5 attended a stair climb event at the University of San Diego to honor first responders and victims of the 9/11 attacks.
Univision San Diego
Conmemoran a las Víctimas del 11 de SeptiembreSep. 11, 2025USD's 9/11 remembrance event was featured by Univision San Diego.
NBC San Diego
9/11 Remembrance CeremonySep. 11, 2025USD's 9/11 remembrance event was featured as an event to attend in the community during NBC's weather report.
Univision San Diego
Eventos en Conmemoración Por La Muerte de Primeros RespondientesSep. 11, 2025USD's 9/11 remembrance event and the university's Military and Veterans Program stair climb challenge were featured as local 9/11 events in the community.
FOX 5 San Diego
24 Years Since 9/11 AttackSep. 11, 2025USD's 9/11 remembrance event was featured amongst local 9/11 events to attend in the community.
CBS 8
Remembering 9/11Sep. 11, 2025USD's 9/11 remembrance event was featured amongst local 9/11 events to attend in the community.
10 News
Events Held Across San Diego to Honor 9/11 Victims, First RespondersSep. 11, 2025USD's 9/11 remembrance event and the university's Military and Veterans Program stair climb challenge were featured as local 9/11 events in the community.
Campus Rec
University of San Diego’s New Heartbeat on CampusSep. 11, 2025Campus Rec Magazine featured USD's new Palomar Heath Student Wellness Center, and all of its wellness offerings, in a cover story of their digital magazine.

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