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USD Welcomes Bishop Pham to Annual Mass of the Holy Spirit
San Diego Bishop Michael Pham presided over the University of San Diego's annual Mass of the Holy Spirit on Thursday, Sept. 11. The fall tradition marks the beginning of a new academic year, and serves as an opportunity to bring together faculty, staff and students to ask for the Spirit's guidance for the year ahead.
Student-Led "Torero Thrift" Turns Campus Waste into Free Move-In Weekend Must-Haves
Before students moved out of their dorms last spring, a group of Changemaker Hub students partnered with the Office of Sustainability to create a sust…
Watch: USD News Minute for Sept. 15
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Finding Hope Between the Mountain and the Sky
On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the University of San Diego will host a special screening of Between the Mountain and the Sky at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for …
At the Edge of It All Podcast: Providing Hope - A Conversation on Suicide Prevention
This week on “At the Edge of it All,” we sat down with Chris Burden, assistant vice president of wellness and a clinical psychologist, on …
USD Statement on Today's Incident at Utah Valley University
The USD community is deeply concerned and saddened by the violence that took place at Utah Valley University. We pray for those impacted and for peace…
USD Mourns the Loss of a Legend
John "JC" Cunningham, the legendary coach who built Torero baseball from nearly the ground up and helped shape University of San Diego Athletics throu…
Together for Wellness: USD as a JED Campus
At the opening of the Palomar Health Student Wellness Center last April, USD Vice President of Student Affairs Charlotte Johnson announced a &ld…
Watch: USD News Minute for September 8
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Celebrating Scholarship, Teaching and Service at the 2025 Faculty Convocation
The University of San Diego marked the start of the academic year by honoring exceptional faculty contributions at the 2025 Fall Convocation in the Kr…
Delivering Good Vibes Off of the Pitch
On the pitch, you might catch seniors Cesar Bahena and Samy Kanaan delivering pinpoint passes and picking up their teammates. This week, as they prep…
September 2025: 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…
Thomas F. Schubert Jr., PhD, Receives Emeritus Status
The University of San Diego (USD) is proud to announce that Thomas F. Schubert Jr., PhD, has been granted Emeritus Faculty status, a prestigious honor…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: A Look at How a Marital and Family Therapist Provides Mental Health Support to Victims of Disasters
Lily Vistica is a director of Clinical Training for the Counseling and Marital and Family Therapy Department at USD. In her free time, she volunteers …
University of San Diego Welcomes Newest Toreros for Fall Semester
The University of San Diego has opened its doors to a new academic year, welcoming about 1,300 first-year students as part of its 2025–26 class.…
Watch: USD News Minute for September 2
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NBA and College Coaching Legends Gather for Sold-Out Clinic at USD
Had their resumes and accolades been printed out, together they might have stretched across all 28,000-square-feet of the University of San Diego…
A Celebration of Literature
The University of San Diego (USD) hosted the inaugural KPBS San Diego Book Festival on Saturday, August 23. The event brought to campus thousands of r…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: Fitness Trends and Tips for Every Body with USD’s Wellness Center Executive Director
Kimmel Yeager spent years working at high-end fitness clubs before helping establish the transformative Palomar Health Student Wellness Center at USD.…
Aligning Food Choices and USD Values: Results of the Student Food Choices Survey
In Spring 2025, the USD Center for Food Systems Transformation partnered with Professor of Sociology Julia Cantzler, PhD, JD to survey students about …
A Collective Effort: Working Toward Access to Clean Water in Uganda
In a global population with countless urgent humanitarian needs, access to clean water is at the top of the list. "While most countries have access to…
USD SOLES Celebrates Third BiGI Induction Ceremony: Advancing College Access One Cohort at a Time
The University of San Diego’s (USD’s) School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) welcomed its newest BiGI scholars this month, in…
Watch: USD News Minute for August 25
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At the Edge of It All Podcast: Advice From a Public Speaking Professor
Public speaking routinely ranks among people’s worst fears, but Greg Ghio says a lot of times they may just be overthinking it.…
Watch: USD News Minute for August 18
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At the Edge of It All Podcast: Atoms, Space, and Identity: USD Professor Champions Science and Belonging
In this episode of At the Edge of It All, Maren Mossman, Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor of Physics at USD, unpacks the mysteries of quantum mec…
USD Adopts Google AI Products for Campus Use
The University of San Diego has announced the immediate adoption of Google's artificial intelligence products as the institution's preferred AI toolki…
USD Professors Receive Grant to Create Guidelines for Producing Ethical AI Tools for the Disability Community
A team of University of San Diego faculty, led by three assistant professors from the College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a National Endowm…
Video: USD in the News Highlights for July 2025
Watch a 3-minute highlight video of USD's appearances in the media for the month of July 2025.…
At the Edge of It All Podcast: How a Navy Veteran Works to Improve Access for Other Vets and More
Sheree Scott has devoted her life to helping the most vulnerable. This week on “At the Edge of It All”, Scott, the Director for Clinical N…