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USD Set to Host 30th Annual All-Faith Service
On Fri., Jan. 28, 1994, the USD community gathered inside The Immaculata to usher in a new tradition intended to celebrate diversity — the All Faith Service. Under the guidance of then-Reverend Msgr. Brent Eagen, vice president for Mission and Ministry, the service was designed to kick off the spring semester similar to how the Mass of the Holy Spirit begins the fall semester.
Video: USD in the News Highlights for January 2023
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New USD Psychological Sciences Professor Paved A Non-Linear Path to Academia
Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences Steven Berkley, PhD, understands the uncertainty that follows graduation from college and hopes his exam…
Melissa Gibbons to Receive SD County Engineering Council ‘Outstanding Engineering Educator’ Award
Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor Melissa Gibbons, PhD, has been named the San Diego County Engineering Council’s 2023 “Outstandi…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: What is Universal Basic Income? A USD Professor Breaks Down the Concept + What Research is Telling Us
Matt Zwolinski, professor of philosophy at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to discuss how he got intereste…
Program’s Innovations Draw Praise, Applicants – Even Instructors – From Across the Country
USD’s online master’s program in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership (LEPSL) was ranked 22nd in the country in the latest U.S. Ne…
Assistant Professor of Communication, Sophia Baik, named on ‘100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics’ List
University of San Diego Assistant Professor of Communication Jeeyun “Sophia” Baik has been added to the list of “100 Brilliant Women…
Watch: USD News Minute for January 30
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USD Associate Professor of Communication Nikki Usher Coordinating Policy Solutions to Support Information Needs of Communities
University of San Diego Associate Professor of Communication Nikki Usher, PhD (they/them), hosted a workshop at USD called “Media Policy for an …
The Inaugural Roy L. Brooks Distinguished Lecture Series
The University of San Diego is pleased to announce the establishment of the Roy L. Brooks Distinguished Lecture Series. …
Athletics: USD Golf's Harrison Kingsley Qualifies for 2023 Farmers Insurance Open
University of San Diego golf's Harrison Kingsley qualified for the 2023 Farmers Insurance Open on Monday afternoon, posting a one-under 71 a…
How Family Loss Inspired a DNP Student’s Journey into Nursing and Her Style of Patient Care
Anthonia “Tonia” Okoh is about to begin her final semester as a full-time Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student this spring at USD&rsqu…
Professors Ngo, Pulido Named Recipients of the Educational Excellence in the Community Award
Two outstanding professors were recently named recipients of the 2022-23 Educational Excellence in the Community Award, The Center for Educational Exc…
Watch: USD News Minute for January 23
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Back to Her Beginnings
Jessica Garcia felt a deep sense of nostalgia as she walked back into her high school alma mater for the first time in years — it was truly a fu…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: Documenting and Celebrating the History of Chicano Culture
“At the Edge of It All” talked to USD department chair of ethnic studies Alberto Pulido about the evolution of Chicano culture in Sout…
USD Faculty, Students Respond to Mid-Flight Medical Emergencies
A group of University of San Diego Doctor of Nursing Practice/Nurse Practitioner (DNP) students are in Uganda this month for what professors describe …
Watch: USD News Minute for January 17
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At the Edge of it All Podcast: The Future of Electric Vehicles
Jae Kim, associate professor of industrial and systems engineering at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" p…
Professor Orly Lobel Named a Mentor for the Racial Equity in Technology Policy Accelerator
SAN DIEGO (January 10, 2023) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Warren Distinguished Professor of Law was named a mentor for the Raci…
Shiley's Legacy: Benefactress Reflects on 10th Anniversary
Engineering … the lifeblood of civilization! Where would we be without big ideas, innovation and creation to advance the wellbeing of humankind…
Video: USD in the News Highlights for December 2022
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At the Edge of it All Podcast: What Child Advocacy Looks Like Today: A Discussion with Jessica Heldman at the Children's Advocacy Institute
Jessica Heldman, Fellmeth-Peterson Professor in Residence in Child Rights at the Children’s Advocacy Institute (CAI) at University of San Diego …
At the Edge of it All Podcast: How Our Communication with One Another has Evolved, According to a Communication Professor
Jonathan Bowman, professor of communication, joined the “At the Edge of It All” podcast to talk about how we communicate with ea…
Advent 2022: An Advent Reflection with Nicole Whitner, EdD
Advent 2022: An Advent Reflection with Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students Nicole Whitner, EdD. …
Advent 2022: Founders Chapel Choir Performs "Prepare"
Watch and listen to the USD Founders Chapel Choir perform a stirring rendition of "Prepare." …
At the Edge of it All Podcast: Shedding Stigmas Around Mental Health: A Conversation with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Mental health is becoming something we talk about more and more, but there’s still progress to be made. Dr. Katie Lais, clinical associate profe…
USD Students Tackle Stormwater Pollution Through Marketing Plans for the City of San Diego’s Think Blue Campaign
Students in Dr. Leeva Chung’s “Small Group Communication'' class recently presented their marketing projects for the city of San Diego&rsq…