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How Sweet it Is!! USD Continues NCAA Tournament Run with Victory over Washington State
A career night from outside hitter Breana Edwards propelled the University of San Diego (29-1) to a 3-1 win over Washington State (23-10) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Friday Night. The win sends the Toreros to their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2018.
Reception to Celebrate Copley Library's Alumni WORKS 2022 Exhibition
Copley Library transformed into an art gallery Thursday evening, as a crowd of people came to view the Fall installation of the Alumni WORKS 202…
Defense, Blackwell Dominate; USD beats Northern Colorado to Advance to NCAA Tournament's Second Round
A career-high 17 kills from Leyla Blackwell while hitting a remarkable .739 led No. 2 San Diego (28-1, 18-0 WCC) past Northern Colorado (22-9, 13-3 Bi…
USD Rugby to Honor Military at Second Annual Founders Cup
USD Rugby will host its second annual Founders Cup match against San Diego State University (SDSU) Rugby at Torero Stadium at 11 am on Saturday, Dec. …
USD Lights Christmas Tree to Kickoff the Holiday Season
A vibrant orange glow filled the space within Plaza de Colachis at twilight Tuesday as a host of Toreros stood, candles in hand, awaiting the lighting…
USD Women's Volleyball looks to 'Pack the Pavilion' for opening rounds of NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament
The University of San Diego Women’s Volleyball team will host the opening two rounds of the 2022 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament this w…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: A Discussion with Sarah Federman about Her Book, "Last Train to Auschwitz"
Sarah Federman, associate professor of Conflict Resolution at the University of San Diego’s Kroc School of Peace Studies, joined the "At th…
Watch: USD News Minute for November 28
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Athletics: Women's Volleyball Grabs No. 2 Seed in NCAA Tournament
No. 2 San Diego volleyball on Sunday was named the number two seed in the 2022 NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship and will host first and second rou…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: Mitigating and Adapting to Climate Change & How to Make a Difference with Sustainable Habits and Action
Darbi Berry, director of The San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative, housed at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podca…
“Sweet Talk” Series Focuses on Building Allyship on Campus
“We need to take time to reshape and reform our values because when we don’t do it purposefully for a while, we can forget,” says US…
USD “Alumni WORKS” Event Highlights Art from USD Alumni at Copley Library
Copley Library and USD Alumni Relations are hosting their first Alumni WORKS 2022 event on Thursday, December 1 to showcase art pieces from USD alumni…
CAS Professor Emily Edmonds-Poli Receives National Award for Exemplary Mentoring of Latino/a Undergraduate Students
The Adaljiza Sosa-Riddell Mentor Award is presented annually by the APSA Committee on the Status of Latinos y Latinas in the Profession…
Watch: USD News Minute for November 21
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Former Polish President Lech Wałęsa Visits USD
Former Polish president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Lech Wałęsa spoke among other things about current global events, the fall of Communism and t…
USD Named “Most Engaged Campus” for Student Voting
The University of San Diego was among 394 colleges and universities recognized as a “most engaged campus for college voting," it was announced W…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: A Conversation with Sahmie Wytewa -- A Member of the Hopi Tribe and Tribal Liaison at USD
Sahmie Wytewa, tribal liaison at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to talk about her journey into her position a…
Four USD Administrators Named Among Most Influential Business Leaders
Four University of San Diego leaders were named among San Diego Business Journal’s 2022 SD500, the publication announced Monday. …
USD Plaza Named After ‘Trailblazer’ Sister Thea Bowman
The plaza between Copley Library and the Learning Commons will henceforth be known as Sister Thea Bowman Plaza. The plaza was formally named in honor …
Athletics: Men’s Soccer Wins WCC Championship
A goal in the 73rd minute from junior Nicklas Clausen propelled the University of San Diego men's soccer team (8-4-6, 6-0-1 WCC) over San Francis…
Watch: USD News Minute for November 14
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Decades of Service: NROTC San Diego Celebrates 40th Anniversary
It all started with a phone call to Rota, Spain. …
Veteran Alumni Support Active-Duty Members and Their Pets
Shawn Johnson ’06 (BA) met his in-laws before he ever laid eyes on his wife, Alisa Sieber-Johnson ’10 (BS/BA).…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: How the Community Can Access Free Legal Help
Bob Muth, faculty director of the Legal Clinics and the managing attorney of the Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of San Diego, joined the "At …
USD Hosts 10th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration
Students, faculty and staff gathered in the Hahn University Gallery last Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the 10th annual Día de los Muertos ce…
Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Cortez
What year did you graduate and what was your major/minor? Class of 2014 - Double Major in Theatre Arts and Ethnic Studies and Minor in Leadership/Non…
Homelessness Action Week 2022
As an engaged, contemporary Catholic institution of higher education, the University of San Diego is at the forefront of addressing humanity’s m…
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Heroes of the Fourth Turning: An Interview with Director Jersten Seraile
This weekend (November 4-6), USD’s Department of Theatre will present Heroes of the Fourth Turning – a timely play that elicits much-neede…
USD Magazine: Getting to Know Nadia Abdala
Over the last 15 years, Abdala has developed an impressive resume as both player and coach. She was ranked inside the top 20 in both singles (#19) and…