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A 'Herculean Effort'
On Jan. 7, 2025, Pasadena Police Chief Gene Harris celebrated his birthday by grabbing a single bite of cake before rushing back to command a crisis that would test both the City of Pasadena and his leadership abilities. What began as a ten-acre brush fire near Altadena Drive and Midwick Drive quickly exploded into a 14,000-acre inferno, driven by high winds that sent embers like small meteors across the sky.
Athletics: Blanche Alverson Named USD Women’s Basketball Head Coach
A seasoned collegiate coach with a track record of success at the highest levels of the game, Blanche Alverson has been named the fourth head coach in…
Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Maria Plascencia
The USD College of Arts and Sciences (the college) hired 14 new faculty members in three distinctive themes – Borders and Social Justice, Techno…
U.S. Consul General in Tijuana Visits USD to Discuss Binational Initiatives
U.S. Consul General in Tijuana Christopher Teal visited campus on Monday to engage with students, faculty, staff and members of various campus centers…
Watch: USD News Minute for March 24
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USD Students Discuss the Importance of Financial Aid with Congresswoman Sara Jacobs
Congresswoman Sarah Jacobs visited the University of San Diego on March 21 to meet with a group of students and discuss the implications of possible c…
Hundreds Gather for 12th Annual USD Mariachi Conference
Hundreds of musicians playing all kinds of instruments, driven by one passion.…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: Diabetes 101 - How the Disease Impacts Your Health & How to Avoid it
This week, "At the Edge of It All" was joined by David Soliman, a clinical associate professor at the Hahn School of Nursing.…
Truc Ngo, PhD: Engineer. Educator. Changemaker. Leader.
“As you go through life, you may encounter people who don’t see your worth and say things to discourage you. Don’t let those people …
Georges Rouault: Printmaker, Painter, Prophet – A Vision of Suffering and Redemption
The University of San Diego’s Hoehn Family Galleries has recently unveiled Georges Rouault – Printmaker, Painter, Prophet, an exhibition f…
Watch: USD News Minute for March 17
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At the Edge of It All Podcast: How Insects Survive in Deserts and What Their Health Says About Our Larger Ecosystem
This week, "At the Edge of It All" was joined by Kate Boersma, associate professor of biology at the University of San Diego.…
When Business Students Become Global Strategy Consultants
Eileen Daspro, PhD, clinical professor of international business, helms the Knauss School of Business course International Management Consulting. It w…
USD Theatre Student Spotlight: Elvarea Bennett
Elvarea Bennett, a vibrant and creative student from Kansas City, Missouri, has found a home in the Department of Theatre here at USD. Known for their…
Watch: USD News Minute for March 10
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USD Alumnae Rewrite the Path to Tech
When Grace Daly, Monica Ramakrishnan, and Sukhpreet Bains graduated from the University of San Diego in 2015, they were three acquaintances from three…
At the Edge of It All Podcast - The Athletics Edge: The Athletics Edge: USD Associate AD's Journey to the Olympics
This week, "At the Edge of It All" was joined by Ali Gibson, Associate Athletic Director for Finance and Administration at USD.…
USD Men’s Rowing Makes Waves with First Team NIL Partnership with Nautica
In the pre-dawn light, the University of San Diego (USD) Men’s Rowing team arrived for practice at Mission Bay. But on this particular January m…
Video: USD in the News Highlights for February 2025
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of February 2025.…
Darlene Marcos Shiley Named ‘Top 50’ donor by The Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy has named Darlene Marcos Shiley, Chair Emerita of the University of San Diego (USD) Board of Trustees, to their exclusiv…
Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Raquel Martinez, PhD
The USD College of Arts and Sciences (the college) hired 14 new faculty members in three distinctive themes – Borders and Social Justice, Techno…
Watch: USD News Minute for March 3
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Eileen Strempel Named Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost
University of San Diego (USD) President James T. Harris III, DEd, announced Wednesday that Eileen Strempel, PhD, will be the university's next Vice Pr…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: How Traveling the World Influences a Chemistry Professor's Science
This week, "At the Edge of It All" was joined by James Bolender, associate provost of international affairs and a professor of chemistry at the Univer…
Rooted in Legacy, Shaping Tomorrow
Growing up in two vastly different settings of the same country—Monroe, North Carolina, and South Central Los Angeles—Malcolm Williams&rsq…
USD Honors Fourth Cohort of Diversity and Inclusion Impact Award Recipients
The University of San Diego (USD) held its 4th Annual Diversity and Inclusion Impact Awards, now named the Sister Sally M. Furay Awards, in the H…
Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Daniel Forster, PhD
The USD College of Arts and Sciences (the college) hired 14 new faculty members in three distinctive themes – Borders and Social Justice, Techno…
From Service to Science
The Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering recently spoke with Nygil Lowery ‘27 (CS), a veteran who served eight years in the U.S. Navy, and asked …
Watch: USD News Minute for February 24
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Lighting The Way to 2030
The University of San Diego's Strategic Plan, Lighting the Way Forward to 2030, is a bold vision for the future, grounded in our Catholic mission and …