About Us
The Emmy-nominated College of Arts and Sciences Marketing and Communications team at the University of San Diego is dedicated to promoting the liberal arts at USD, fostering meaningful connections and sharing the stories that define our vibrant academic community. Our team serves 20 academic departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, spanning the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. We also provide marketing and communications support to the college’s numerous centers and other academic programs.
Whether it’s a compelling social media campaign, a high-impact storytelling video, or a mission-driven event, we are committed to showcasing the excellence and diversity that make the College of Arts and Sciences the heart of USD.
What We Do
Featured Video Projects
Marketing and Communications Team
Awards
2026 AMA Sandie Awards
- Bronze Award – Public Relations: In-House (2025 Arts & Sciences Magazine)
- Bronze Award – Social Media (USD Honors Program Social Media Campaign)
- Bronze Award – Student Project Digital Marketing: Individual (USD Pre-Vet Club video created by Kristiana Phillips)
- Bronze Award – Student Project Digital Marketing: Group (My CAS Story: Briana Burton created by Bella Stone and Kristiana Phillips)
2025 CASE Awards
- Best of CASE District VII/West Award – Storytelling Campaigns (Experiential Learning in The Bahamas Storytelling Campaign)
- Best of CASE District VII/West Award – External Magazines (2024 Arts & Sciences magazine)
- Best of CASE District VII/West Award – Marketing/Microsites (USD Core Curriculum Website Redesign)
- Best of CASE District VII/West Award – Fundraising and Stewardship Videos (Experiential Learning at USD: The Bahamas)
- Best of CASE District VII/West Award – Writing News/Feature 1000+ words (Exploring the Causes of Coral Reef Decline in The Bahamas by Michelle Kennedy)
2025 University Awards
- Sister Sally M. Furay Award (Awarded to Gaby Ortiz Flores for her commitment to fostering inclusive excellence and social justice within the USD community)
2025 Emmy Nomination
- Emmy nomination for video editing (Tanya Aubin nominated for editing the video, Experiential Learning at USD: The Bahamas)
2024 CASE Awards
- Best of CASE District VII/West Award – Fundraising and Stewardship Videos (Chapman Family Foundation International Program at USD: Japan 2023)
2024 Communicator Awards
- Gold Award of Excellence for Print Content (2023 Arts & Sciences magazine)
- Distinction Award for Educational Institutions (“Desert Sublime” video)
2023 Collegiate Advertising Awards
- Gold Winner for Self-Promotion (“Liberal Arts at USD” video)
- Bronze Winner for Advertising Specialty (“Heart of USD” bilingual tote bag design)
2023 Educational Advertising Awards
- Gold Winner in the Special Video category (“Desert Sublime” video)
- Gold Winner in the Digital Video Ad category (“Liberal Arts at USD” video)
- Gold Winner in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion category (“20 Years of Ethnic Studies at USD” video)
- Bronze Winner in the Publication/External category (2023 Arts & Sciences magazine)
Explore Our Marketing Toolkit
Are you a USD College of Arts and Sciences faculty or staff member? Learn more about our marketing and communications resources by visiting the USD College of Arts and Sciences Marketing Toolkit web page.