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Lessons and Carols: An Inspiring Celebration of the Holiday Season
Eric Milner-White, an army chaplain and liturgist, introduced the first Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in King’s College Chapel at Cambridge University on Christmas Eve, 1918.

USD Welcomes Holiday Season with Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
The University of San Diego held its annual "Light Out of Darkness" Christmas Tree Lighting in Paseo de Colachis on Tuesday, Nov. 28. Students, facult…

Lighting the Way Forward Conference Aims to ‘Dream of a Better Future’
The University of San Diego (USD) will kick off its 75th anniversary in 2024 with a national conference intended to dream of a better future. …

Watch: USD News Minute for November 28
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At the Edge of it All Podcast: Creating a Sustainable Future & Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas
On a mass scale and at a micro level, people everywhere are working to create a more environmentally-sustainable world. “At the Edge…

Watch: USD News Minute for November 20
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Women PeaceMakers Provide Enlightening Dialogue During USD Residency
It’s a picture-perfect autumn day in the Garden of the Sea as a group of students sit in a circle surrounding the 2023 Women PeaceMakers. …

Student Spotlights: Jae Johnson and Amaya Rodriguez-Agiss
Jae Johnson: USD psychology major Jae Johnson started writing poetry in middle school. In his teenage years, Johnson spent much time in his room, wher…

USD School of Law to be Honored with an International Tribute Award
SAN DIEGO (November 16, 2023) – The University of San Diego (USD) School of Law is being honored by the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce w…

At the Edge of it All Podcast: Rethinking Justice From the Classroom to the Courtroom
David Karp, Director of the Center for Restorative Justice at USD, joined "At the Edge of it All" to talk about the growing movement to reshap…

Building Connection and Allyship Through Storytelling
USD Tribal Liaison Sahmie Wytewa made a simple, pointed request to the audience of colleagues and students gathered before her inside the Humanities C…

USD Mourns the Passing of Peter Seidler
The University of San Diego is saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Seidler. In addition to serving as chairman and owner of the San Diego Padres…

Watch: USD News Minute for November 13
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USD College Alumni Take on Hollywood
Two University of San Diego alumni are leveraging their education to break down barriers in entertainment by centering narratives, characters and topi…

USMC Veteran’s Path to Mechanical Engineering
Joining the Marine Corps was a chance for Lissette Nichols to challenge herself and see the world beyond Wheeling, her suburban hometown northwest of …

‘Junior Job Hunt’ Takes Top Prize in 5th Annual Fowler Business Concept Challenge
The 2023 Fowler Business Concept Challenge (FBCC), organized by the Knauss School of Business' Entrepreneurship and Innovation Catalyzer, marked a mom…

U.S. Navy Veteran’s Journey from 9/11 to Health Informatics
As thousands of Americans watched in shock and horror as the terrorist attacks unfolded on Sept. 11 2001 in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvani…

USD Faculty and Students Learn About Kumeyaay History, Culture During Native American Heritage Month
As Native American Heritage Month began, Sahmie Wytewa, Tribal Liaison at the University of San Diego, wanted the USD community to reflect on years pa…

At the Edge of it All Podcast: What Makes Movies Magical?
Eric Pierson, co-director of film studies at USD, joined "At the Edge of It All" to discuss the state of cinema, and some of his favorite movies. …

U.S. Navy Veteran Finds ‘Home’ in Serving Others
Growing up in a military family meant frequent moves for Tony Teravainen ’12 (MSEL). With his father serving in the U.S. Air Force, his focus wa…

USMC Veteran’s Journey from Artillery to Dual-Degree
When Coleman Fuquea commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps from North Carolina State University, he had no idea where his milita…

Kathleen Kramer, PhD: In Good Company
As the world’s largest technical professional organization, IEEE (pronounced "Eye-triple-E") fosters technological excellence, innovation and ad…

The USD Department of Ethnic Studies Commemorates 20 Years
The Department of Ethnic Studies at USD reaches a significant milestone in 2023, celebrating its 20th anniversary. This noteworthy occasion highlights…

USD Named Among Best Colleges for Veterans
The University of San Diego (USD) has been recognized among Military Times’ 2023 Best for Vets: Colleges. …

Video: USD in the News Highlights for October 2023
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of October 2023.…

Watch: USD News Minute for November 6
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A Spooktacular Affair at USD Homecoming
When homecoming and Halloween coincide, it’s bound to be a spooky good time. The annual University of San Diego Homecoming and Family Weekend fe…

The College Academic District: Crafting Dreams, Shaping Futures
The College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office expanded its horizons and unveiled a new space, the College Academic District (the district), ove…

Ky Snyder Appointed Interim Head of Torero Athletics
University of San Diego Vice President for Operations and Chief Operating Officer Ky Snyder has been appointed interim director of Torero Athletics by…

At the Edge of it All Podcast: The Complex Formula That Makes Up Our Economy
“At the Edge of it All” was joined by Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, to talk about all the factors that go into forecasting t…