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USD Ranked Among Top 50 ‘Best Colleges in the U.S.’ by Wall Street Journal
The University of San Diego (USD) is one of the top 50 best colleges in the country, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
USD Cybersecurity Degree Program Receives National Award
The University of San Diego (USD) was recently announced as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity for its MS in Cyber Security Ope…
Watch: USD News Minute for September 3
USD News Minute: What you need to know this week at USD…
Dr. Maren Mossman Receives Prestigious NSF Award to Advance Quantum Research
Dr. Maren Mossman, the Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor of Physics at the University of San Diego, has been awarded a prestigious National Scienc…
USD Alumnus Jonny Kim ’12 (BA) Headed to Outer Space in 2025
Jonathan “Jonny” Kim 12’ (BA) will serve as flight engineer and crew member of the upcoming Expedition 72/73 mission, the National A…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: What Does a Career in Human Rights and Peace Studies Look Like?
Darren Kew, dean of the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, joined the "At the Edge of it All" team to talk about his personal journey into the fiel…
Back on Top: USD Named Nation’s ‘Most Beautiful Campus’ by The Princeton Review
For the second time in the past three years, the University of San Diego has been named the most beautiful campus in the nation, according to The Prin…
Watch: USD News Minute for August 26
USD News Minute: What you need to know this week at USD…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: A Political Scientist Breaks Down the Presidential Nomination Process and How to Be a More Informed Voter
Casey Dominguez, chair of the department of political science and international relations, joined the "At the Edge of it All" team to discuss the…
USD Launches New Library Catalog
The University of San Diego (USD) is pleased to announce its new library catalog, a robust platform that provides faceted access to all USD library ho…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: How Economic Concepts Can Improve International Development
Karen Ortiz-Becerra isn’t your average economics professor. On “At the Edge of It All” she talked about how she uses economic concep…
USD Launches New Torero Hub Website
The University of San Diego is excited to announce the launch of the new Torero Hub website which houses all the non-academic resources and support se…
Aliyah Jones Balances Engineering and Dance with Precision and Grace
If Aliyah Jones kept her schedule in a Google Calendar, you wouldn’t find any room for breaks. A senior majoring in industrial and systems engin…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: Helping Improve Healthcare Access for Immigrant Communities
This week, “At the Edge of It All” was joined by Razel Milo, an associate professor of nursing and a family nurse practitioner. Dr. Milo w…
Video: USD in the News Highlights for July 2024
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of July 2024.…
USD's Online Orientation Course Significantly Boosts Student Success
A new case study published by a University of San Diego staff member in the International Journal of Designs for Learning highlights how the universit…
President Harris Shares His Perspective on the Camino de Santiago
University of San Diego President James T. Harris III, DEd, writes a blog called “President Harris’ Perspective,” where he shares hi…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: Decades of Fighting for Safe Workplaces
Linda Barkacs, professor of business law, joined “At…
Equally Important to Give, Receive and Support Student Scholarships
The University of San Diego’s 16th annual Wine Classic provided alumni with an important opportunity to return to their alma mater and celebrate…
Wine Classic Successfully Endows USD Alumni Veteran Student Scholarship
Terrific wine tasting, delicious gourmet food, live music, auctions and 700 Torero supporters enjoying a sunny afternoon were the visible attractions …
University of San Diego Magazine: Those at Our Core - Ethical Conduct and Compassionate Service
In Spring 2023, the USD Board of Trustees adopted updated vision and mission statements for the university. This year, USD celebrates 75 years as an a…
University of San Diego Magazine: Those at Our Core - Inspired and Meaningful Lives
In Spring 2023, the USD Board of Trustees adopted updated vision and mission statements for the university. This year, USD celebrates 75 years as an a…
University of San Diego Magazine: Those at Our Core - Care for Our Common Home
In Spring 2023, the USD Board of Trustees adopted updated vision and mission statements for the university. This year, USD celebrates 75 years as an a…
Empowering Health: A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner's Approach to Proactive Care
“At the Edge of It All” was joined this week b…
University of San Diego Magazine: Those at Our Core - Human Dignity
In Spring 2023, the USD Board of Trustees adopted updated vision and mission statements for the university. This year, USD celebrates 75 years as an a…
University of San Diego Magazine: Those at Our Core - Catholic Identity
In Spring 2023, the USD Board of Trustees adopted updated vision and mission statements for the university. This year, USD celebrates 75 years as an a…
University of San Diego Magazine: Those at Our Core - Academic Excellence
In Spring 2023, the USD Board of Trustees adopted updated vision and mission statements for the university. This year, USD celebrates 75 years as an a…
University of San Diego Magazine: Aiming for Excellence
Roughly 6,000 miles separates Barcelona, Spain, from San Diego, California. Along with the physical distance, the two can also seem miles apart cultur…
University of San Diego Magazine: Decade of Discovery
Megan Soong’s return to the United States after a semester at USD’s Madrid Center is a testament to the profound impact the immersive expe…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: Psychopathy in the C-Suite
This week, "At the Edge of It All" was joined by Simon Croom, …