As the business school at a leading Catholic university, we recognize that all people deserve to be treated with dignity, empathy and compassion.
Here at the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business, we are committed to creating a culture where all members of the community from all backgrounds and lived experiences can thrive. Welcoming people with varied experiences broadens our understanding of the world — and by extension, our ability to excel in learning, teaching, scholarship and compassionate service.
Knauss School Partnerships and Initiatives
Expanding Access to Business
Our centers of excellence at the Knauss School are spearheading programs to help foster greater access to business in San Diego and beyond. The Ahlers Center for International Business bolsters equitable growth in our bi-national region through its Move Forward program and others. The Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate recently launched the Real Estate Awareness and Discovery Initiative (READI) to promote real estate as a career path for high school students in underserved communities.
Campus Recognition
Knauss Faculty and Staff Make an Impact at USD
At the annual Impact Awards, multiple faculty members and administrators have been recognized for demonstrating sustained commitment to creating belonging for students from various backgrounds and walks of life. Some of those from the Knauss School of Business that have been recognized are Economics Professor Alison Sanchez, Professional Development Manager April Cash, Associate Dean of Strategy and Curriculum Nakeisha Lewis, Assistant Professor of Management Nichole Wissman and more.
This is our investment in educating ethical and compassionate business leaders. Leaders that enable a free enterprise system that creates wealth on a fair and equitable playing field.