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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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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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USD in the News May 2025 Highlights

Video: USD in the News Highlights for May 2025

Monday, June 2, 2025 TOPICS: Academics, Alumni, Community Engagement, Faculty and Staff, Inclusive Excellence, Politics and Law, Research

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

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The San Diego Union-Tribune
Wimbledon Wins Already Helping USD on the Recruiting TrailJul. 14, 2025Ryan Keckley, head coach of the men's tennis team, spoke with The San Diego Union-Tribune about the attention USD's tennis team received while two Toreros played tennis in Wimbledon.
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Ryan Keckley, Athletics
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Video: USD in the News Highlights for June 2025Jul. 14, 2025Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of June 2025.
10 News
University of San Diego Students Help Remove Heavy Metals from WaterJul. 13, 202510 News covered the research being done by Dr. Michel Boudrias, associate professor of environmental and ocean sciences, and his team of students to remove toxins from ports and marinas.
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Michel Boudrias, College of Arts and Sciences
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CBS 8
Trump Announces 50% Tariff on Copper, Increasing Home Repair, Energy CostsJul. 13, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, spoke with CBS 8 about tariffs on copper.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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FOX 7 Austin
Home Owner's InsuranceJul. 11, 2025Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, was a guest on FOX 7 Austin to talk about how to manage your home owner's insurance, in the wake of the disaster in Texas.
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Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
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KUSI
USD Volleyball Team Heads to GermanyJul. 10, 2025KUSI spoke to members of USD Women's Volleyball as the team prepares to head to Europe to compete in the World University Games.
CBS 8
USD's Tarvet Plays WimbledonJul. 10, 2025CBS 8 spoke with USD Tennis player Oliver Tarvet after his incredible performance at Wimbledon.
Miami Herald
What Is the Johnson Amendment? What To Know as IRS Changes Tax ExemptionsJul. 10, 2025Miranda Perry Fleischer, professor of law at the University of San Diego, provided insight to Miami Herald about changes to a longstanding tax exemption.
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Miranda Perry Fleischer, School of Law
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Sports Illustrated
Tennis Mailbag: Wimbledon Upsets, Breakouts and Unlikely RunsJul. 10, 2025Sports Illustrated highlighted USD Tennis alum August Holmgren who advanced to the third round of Wimbledon.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Did Gov. Gavin Newsom Go Too Far With CEQA Reform?Jul. 10, 2025The San Diego Union-Tribune asked Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, about Newsom's changes to the California Environmental Quality Act.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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NBC 7
USD Study on Removing Pollutants from Ports and MarinasJul. 10, 2025NBC 7 spoke with environmental and ocean sciences students about their research into cleaning up our local ports and marinas.
Niskanen Center
How the President Gained War PowersJul. 9, 2025Casey Dominguez, professor of political science and international relations, was a guest on the Niskanen Center's "The Science of Politics" podcast to talk about the historical division of war powers between the executive and legislative branches of government.
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Casey Dominguez, College of Arts and Sciences
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ABC 10
University of San Diego Volleyball Team Heads to World University Games in BerlinJul. 9, 2025ABC 10 spoke to members of USD Women's Volleyball as the team prepares to head to Europe to compete in the World University Games.
CBS 8
Federal Immigration EnforcementJul. 8, 2025Tammy Lin, supervising attorney of USD's Immigration Clinic, was a guest on CBS 8, where she discussed recent trends with immigration enforcement.
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Tammy Lin, School of Law
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inewsource
How Affordable Housing in National City Became a Cash Machine for San Diego County Labor UnionsJul. 7, 2025Miranda Fleischer, Richard and Kaye Woltman professor in finance, spoke with inewsource about the legalities behind a non-profit's tax-exempt status.
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Miranda Perry Fleischer, School of Law
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ABC 10
'Buy Now, Pay Later' Impact on Credit ScoreJul. 7, 2025Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, talked to ABC 10 about payment options that let you push payments to a later date.
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Dan Roccato, Knauss School of Business
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The San Diego Union-Tribune
Former San Diego U.S. Attorney Inducted Into Army Ranger Hall of FameJul. 6, 2025The San Diego Union-Tribune covered a ceremony held by the U.S. Army recognizing the career of USD School of Law alum and former U.S. attorney Robert Brewer.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Will Food Delivery Robots be a Success in the U.S.?Jul. 6, 2025The San Diego Union-Tribune asked Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, about the viability of autonomous delivery.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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CBS 8
Federal EV Tax Credit to Expire, May Hit Low-Income Buyers MostJul. 5, 2025Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, talked to CBS 8 about how the end of a tax credit could affect manufacturers of electric vehicles as well as buyers.
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Alan Gin, Knauss School of Business
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FOX 5
Former Torero Moves on at WimbledonJul. 4, 2025FOX 5 covered former USD Men's Tennis player August Holmgren, who advanced to the third round of Wimbledon.

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