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Alumni Unite to Elevate USD Athletics through the Olé Foundation
J.T. Rogan knows how it feels to score a touchdown. He reached the end zone a record 54 times as a University of San Diego football player from 2005-09. It’s one of eight career records Rogan set during his playing days.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Itzel Fabianna Esparza
Itzel Fabianna Esparza, a Mexican-American artist and Folklórico dancer, channels her cultural identity and personal experiences into her artwork, cr…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: What Cross Border Initiatives at the U.S.- Mexico Border Can Look Like Today
Rebeca Cazares Adame, director of Cross-Border Initiatives at the University of San Diego's Kroc Institute of Peace and Justice (KIPJ), joined the "At…
USD Tennis Completes Historic Sweep of ITA All-American Championships Titles
San Diego Men's Tennis swept the ITA All-American Championships singles and doubles titles Sunday, as Oliver Tarvet and Stian Klaassen became the firs…
From Remote Learning to Success at USD
Like all college-aged students in 2020, Cristian St. Clair’s academic journey at the University of San Diego (USD) began in isolation. As the CO…
Watch: USD News Minute for September 30
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Excellence, Personified
Jennifer Petrie, clipboard and box score in hand, slowly tip-toed her way down the hallway, not knowing quite what awaited her around the corner in th…
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Cesar Bahena
USD soccer standout Cesar Bahena, who started playing the sport at age four and has become a key player for the Toreros, aims to excel as the ultimate…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: A Look at Factory Farming in America and How to Make More Informed Food Choices
Aaron Gross, professor of theology and religious studies at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of It All' team to dive deeper into w…
Environmental and Ocean Sciences Students Study Coral Reefs, Sea-Level and Climate Change in The Bahamas
The College of Arts and Sciences produced a video that captured the transformative journey of University of San Diego students as they explored the vi…
Watch: USD News Minute for September 23
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Claudia Christina Escobar Avila
Claudia Christina Escobar Avila, PhD, discovered her passion for soil and plants through her Zacatecana roots, which led her to pursue a doctorate deg…
Nourishing Mind, Body and Soul
On a stage located immediately in front of the burgeoning construction space that will soon become the epicenter of health and wellness at the Univers…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: Tips to Be a Conscious Leader in All Areas of Your Life
Lorri Sulpizio, director of the Conscious Leadership Academy at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to discuss her…
Watch: USD News Minute for September 16
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USD Celebrates Mass of the Holy Spirit
The University of San Diego (USD) celebrated the beginning of the fall semester with its annual Mass of the Holy Spirit inside The Immaculata on Sept.…
Nine USD Professors Receive Top Faculty Awards During Fall Convocation
Nine USD faculty members received top university awards for the 2024-25 academic year during Fall Convocation inside the Kroc Institute for Peace and …
At the Edge of it All Podcast: The Importance of Making STEM Fun for Kids at an Early Age
Laura Rivard, Teaching Professor and Outreach Coordinator for the Sciences at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" team to …
USD Remembers 9/11 with Annual Memorial Ceremony
The University of San Diego (USD) honored the heroes and victims of 9/11 with its annual September 11 Memorial on Wednesday morning inside the Joan B.…
New Toreros Met with Large Dose of Radical Hospitality
Hundreds of new students trek up Torero Way and into the palm-tree adorned Eagan Plaza. As they make their way to the front entrance of the Jenny Crai…
Summer Research Colloquium Showcases Student Innovation
One of the hallmarks of the University of San Diego (USD) experience is the opportunity to engage in undergraduate research with a faculty mentor. In …
Watch: USD News Minute for September 9
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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
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Video: USD in the News Highlights for August 2024
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of August 2024.…
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…