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USD, San Diego Public Library Welcome Renowned Author Anne C. Bailey
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, the University of San Diego and the San Diego Public Library present a conversation with author Anne C. Bailey. Bailey is a professor of History at the State University of New York at Binghamton. She is also the director of the university’s Harriet Tubman Center for Freedom and Equity.
Watch: USD News Minute for February 22
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Announcing the 2020 USD President's Report
The year 2020 was one of the most challenging periods in the history of the University of San Diego. The 2020 President's Report provides an overview …
Torero Alumni Spotlight: Pamela Gray Payton ‘16 (MSEL) is Advancing Social Justice in San Diego
Pamela Gray Payton ‘16 (MSEL) has made it her mission to create a lasting impact in the local community that aligns with her core values. As an …
USD and Alma Migrante Join Forces to Create Digital Narratives of Human Rights Defenders in the Border Region
The University of San Diego’s Mulvaney Center is teaming up with Alma Migrante, a nonprofit organization in Tijuana, Mexico that advocates for h…
New Perspective on Performance: The Old Globe and USD MFA Theatre Students Reflect on the Virtual Production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
Students in The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Acting program started the fall semester virtually--- a tough reality for studen…
Self-Healing Bridges and Roads? USD Research Looks at How the Infrastructure in Our Cells Could Create Autonomous Materials of the Future
Have you ever been in the right place at the right time? Gregor Leech, junior undergraduate and biophysics major, certainly was, when he encount…
Watch: USD News Minute for February 15
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A Torero’s Passion for Giving Back
As is the case with most entrepreneurs, Jacob (Jake) Schwartz ‘02 has a passion for just about everything that he involves himself with. Whether…
Stop the Surge: USD Initiates Temporary Directives to Address Spike in On-Campus COVID-19 Positive Cases
In an effort to reverse a significant spike in on-campus COVID-19 positive cases, the University of San Digeo has implemented a series of temporary di…
Police, Communities, and Relationships During COVID-19
Peace in Our Cities is an initiative co-managed by Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies, Impact:Peace, and +Peace, launched in Septe…
Dr. Eric Pierson Talks About Film on The San Diego Union-Tribune's Name Drop San Diego Podcast
Abby Hamblin and Kristy Totten of The San Diego Union-Tribune interview Dr. Eric Pierson on their podcast Name Drop San Diego about "how wha…
USD 2.0: Next Phase in Full Swing
Following on the heels of a successful University of San Diego website launch in late October 2020 comes the next major web release: a new website for…
USD Ranked #1 in the Nation for Most Committed to Public Service
The University of San Diego is proud to be ranked the highest university in the nation by Washington Monthly for its commitment to public service!…
Video: USD in the News Highlights for January
Watch a 4-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of January. USD experts and staff contributed to coverage on the viol…
Watch: USD News Minute for February 8
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Embracing the Radical Power of Hope
In a time of uncertainty, hope is a guide. For 28 years, the annual All Faith Service has been a beacon of hope, an opportunity for the campus and San…
Green Building Labels: Information or Marketing?
Green Building: Perception vs. Performance Worldwide, buildings account for more than 40% of energy use and almost a third of greenhouse gas emissi…
USD School of Law Presents "The Fire Still Burning" with Author Nicholas Buccola on Feb. 5
The University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Student Bar Association (SBA) will present "The Fire Still Burning: Injustice, Inequity, and the Legac…
Want to Convince Others to get the COVID-19 Vaccine? Try Listening to Them First
Jennie Kucertz '10 is a psychologist who currently works in Belmont, Mass., at McLean Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. She recently w…
Live Olé! The Heart of the USD Experience
Family is at the heart of the University of San Diego experience. For Julia Schafer, PhD, director of general chemistry and an adjunct assistant profe…
MEPN Students Vaccinate Local Patients
Last week, USD Hahn School of Nursing Master's Entry in Nursing Program students distributed the COVID-19 vaccine to members of the community.…
USD MBA Students Partner with Microentrepreneurs and Support Over 90 Local Businesses
USD MBA students are teaming up with small business owners in Access Inc.'s Microenterprise Program to provide expertise and guidance on business plan…
USD’s Student Health Center Earns a Three-Year Accreditation
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, when best practices in health care are of the utmost importance, the University of San Diego’s Student He…
SOLES Celebrates Black History Month: Student Spotlight with Rhonda Harley
In celebration of Black History Month, Rhonda Harley describes the many reasons why this month is important, both for Black Americans and society at l…
Alumni-Owned Startup Offsets Carbon Footprint of Online Purchases, Featured in Forbes
Dane Baker '19 (BBA) and Peter Twomey '18 (BBA) are two Torero alumni who started their entrepreneurial journey with big ideas at the University of Sa…
Black History Month: USD Psychologist Addresses Mindfulness for Racial Healing
Written By: Shannon Franklin, PsyD, Staff Psychologist at USD Dr. Franklin is a Black psychologist at the USD Counseling Center. Dr. Franklin a…
Watch: USD News Minute for February 1
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The 2021 All Faith Service — Embracing Hope: Our Journey of Healing
On Thursday, Feb. 4 at 12:15 p.m., USD will proudly present the 28th All Faith Service, which celebrates the religious diversity on our campus and ask…
USD in the News: 2020 Year-in-Review Video
Watch a 4-minute, narrated year-in-review video of USD's appearances in the media for 2020.…