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Dining In the Dark
Eating is truly an experience for the senses. There’s the smell of butter, salts and spices that fill a room, before you even take a bite.
Watch: USD News Minute for October 14
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USD Now Providing Oat Milk Free-of-Charge
Do you prefer oat milk in your morning latte? Thanks to a recent policy change, the popular milk alternative is now available without cost at the Univ…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: From Professional Player to Coach -- A Soccer Journey with USD Men's Coach Brian Quinn
Join "At the Edge of It All" as we chat with Brian Quinn, head coach of the University of San Diego men's soccer team. We explore his early love for s…
President Harris' Perspective: Leading with Love
President Harris writes a blog called “President Harris’ Perspective,” where he shares his thoughts on life as a Torero and lessons …
Celebrating Four Years of Innovation
In a momentous milestone for entrepreneurial support, The Brink Small Business Development Center (SBDC), a community-facing innovation center housed …
The Brink SBDC Awards $175,000 at Inaugural ACE Pitch Competition
USD alumnus Jorge Muniz, Jr. '23, a 25-year Navy veteran helicopter pilot, knows firsthand the challenges of delivering aid in disaster-stricken areas…
Video: USD in the News Highlights for September 2024
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of September 2024.…
Watch: USD News Minute for October 7
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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 2005-0…
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…
PHOTO: A Warm Torero Welcome
The University of San Diego (USD) kicked off its fall semester by showcasing its vibrant campus life and unique Torero Spirit. As students moved in du…
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…