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Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Kyle Brooks, PhD
The USD College of Arts and Sciences (the college) hired 14 new faculty members in three distinctive themes – Borders and Social Justice, Technology and the Human Experience and Climate Change and Environmental Justice – this past fall. As part of the university's commitment to academic excellence, the college endeavored to assemble a cohort of teacher-scholars who offer a strong contribution to the excellence of USD through teaching, scholarship, service and collaboration.

Watch: USD News Minute for February 17
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School of Law Alumna Debbie Rider ʼ84 (JD) Named a 2025 Girl Scouts San Diego Cool Woman
University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni Relations Debbie Rider '84 (JD) has been named a 2025 Girl Scouts…

At the Edge of It All Podcast - The Athletics Edge: What it Means to Play "San Diego Baseball"
This week on "At the Edge of It All: The Athletics Edge", we were joined by USD Baseball coach Brock Ungricht and senior, two-way player Austin Smith.…

Briana Burton '26 Champions Change for Those Following in Her Footsteps
When Briana “Bri” Burton was sketching treehouses in crayon as a child in Charlotte, North Carolina, she couldn't have imagined the path t…

Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Abigail Stepnitz
The USD College of Arts and Sciences (the college) hired 14 new faculty members in three distinctive themes – Borders and Social Justice, Techno…

SDG&E Pipeline Work Near Campus Feb 10-21
The San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) will conduct natural gas pipeline inspection and maintenance work near the USD campus from Februa…

Watch: USD News Minute for February 10
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USD Law Celebrates the 45th Anniversary of Centers for Public Interest Law and Retirement of Robert C. Fellmeth
On Sunday, February 2, friends, family, and colleagues gathered at the University of San Diego (USD) campus to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the C…

At the Edge of It All Podcast: The Athletics Edge: Push and Pull of Coaching with Men's Rowing
This week, on "At the Edge of It All", Bart Thompson, head coach of USD Men's Rowing, joined us to talk about his love of coaching.…

Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Jacqueline Bonds, PhD
The USD College of Arts and Sciences (the college) hired 14 new faculty members in three distinctive themes – Borders and Social Justice, Techno…

Video: USD in the News Highlights for January 2025
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of January 2025.…

Michael Massaro: USD's New Engineering and Computer Science Embedded Librarian
Michael Massaro joined the University of San Diego (USD) on January 2, 2025 as the Copley Library’s new engineering and computer science embedde…

USD Welcomes Nikhil Yadav, PhD, as Computer Science Department Chair
Nikhil Yadav, PhD, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Computer Science department at the University of San Diego's (USD) Shiley-Marcos School …

Watch: USD News Minute for February 3
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Updates to Federal Policy and Protocols: What You Should Know
The University of San Diego (USD) reaffirms its commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all students, faculty and staff. Wi…

At the Edge of It All Podcast: Engineering, Adventure, and Safety: Michael Morse Discusses a Life Beyond the Circuit Board
Michael Morse sat down with "At the Edge of It All" for a conversation about his nearly 40-year journey as an electrical engineering professor.…

International Business Alumnus Creates an Easier Way to Say No to Plastic
Born and raised along the slow flowing twists of the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Steffek Rainey ’24 (BBA) grew up seeing first …

All USD Athletics Programs Achieve Academic Success in Fall 2024
University of San Diego (USD) Athletics posted another strong academic performance during the Fall 2024 semester, with all 17 Torero teams combining t…

USD Veteran Students Find Community at National Conference
Anne Borrell sat frozen in her chair, fighting back tears as University of San Diego President James T. Harris III, DEd, delivered his orientation spe…

Watch: USD News Minute for January 27
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The Athletics Edge: The Changing Landscape of College Athletics and Evolving to Prioritize Mental Health
In this episode of "The Athletics Edge," a special series of "At the Edge of It All," we talk with Kimya Massey, Athletic Director of the University o…

Update on Southern California Wildfires - Jan. 22
The University of San Diego (USD) continues to monitor developments from the devastating wildfires in and around the Los Angeles area, as well as the …

2025 Spring Parking Permits On Sale
We are pleased to inform you that Spring 2025 parking permits will be available for purchase starting Monday, January 27, after 9 a.m. Please remember…

Watch: USD News Minute for January 21
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Teaching Beyond Survival: Empowering Engineering Educators
According to the American Society for Engineering Education, emerging engineering faculty members receive little to no training in how to teach. Coupl…

History Professor Celebrates 20 Years of 'At Risk for Huntington's Disease' Blog
This month marks the 20th anniversary of At Risk for Huntington's Disease, a blog by Kenneth P. Serbin, PhD, that has chronicled his personal journey …

At the Edge of It All Podcast: Supporting Our Heroes: A Counseling Professor’s Insight on Mental Health in the Military Community
In honor of Mental Wellness Awareness Month, this episode of "At the Edge of It All" features Nicholas Boyd, Assistant Professor in the Clinical Men…

Watch: USD News Minute for January 13
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Video: USD in the News Highlights for December 2024
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of December 2024.…