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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. Coupling this with the fact that most new assistant professors have not taught a course prior to their appointment, they enter academia unprepared for the challenges of effective classroom instruction.
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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Update on California Wildfires
USD continues to monitor developments from the devastating wildfires in and around the Los Angeles area. Our hearts, prayers and thoughts are with tho…
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.…
Cardinal McElroy Picked to Lead Washington, D.C. Archdiocese
Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, bishop of San Diego, was appointed by Pope Francis to lead the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., the Vatican announced Mond…
USD Athletics Mourns the Passing of Torero Legend Brian Matusz
Brian Matusz, the most accomplished pitcher in Torero baseball history and one of the most talented athletes to emerge from the University of San Dieg…
The Athletics Edge: The Role of College Athletics in a Campus Community
In this episode of "The Athletics Edge," we sit down with Kimya Massey, Athletic Director of the University of San Diego, to explore the pivotal rol…
‘DecompressX’ Secures Top Prize at 6th Annual Fowler Business Concept Challenge
Knauss School of Business Master of Science in Real Estate student Brice Hamilton’s passion captured the attention of judges and attendees alike…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: A Conflict Resolution Scholar Shares What Global Conflicts Look Like Today
Philip Gamaghelyan, associate professor of conflict resolution at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to talk abou…
The Athletics Edge: What Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Looks Like in College Sports Today
In the latest episode of The Athletics Edge, Kimya Massey, Athletic Director of the University of San Diego, breaks down the ins and out of Name, Imag…
USD President's Christmas Card 2024
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the University of San Diego. May this be a season filled with happiness, hope and light.…
USD Advent: Members of the USD Founders Chapel Choir Perform "Silent Night"
Enjoy this beautiful rendition of a timeless Christmas classic. …
USD Advent: Paul Infantino performs "In the Bleak Midwinter"
Paul Infantino, '07, director of the University of San Diego Concert Choir, performs "In the Bleak Midwinter." …
At the Edge of it All Podcast: Math as Art, Joy and Discovery: One Professor's Love for a Profession that Began During a Car Ride
Diane Hoffoss, mathematics professor at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to talk about how she found a love for…
Encouraging Students to Take Risks
For Patrick Harris ’98, the road to becoming president of Snap Inc. in the Americas might never have been traveled — if it wasn’t fo…
Postales del Confinamiento
Something extraordinary happens when two worlds collide — for Alejandro Meter, PhD, his dual passions for visual arts and literature converged b…
Watch: USD News Minute for December 16
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Virgen de Guadalupe Celebration at USD
2024 marked the 26th anniversary of USD's annual Virgen de Guadalupe celebration. This long-standing tradition brings the entire USD community (staff,…
The Athletics Edge: The Value of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in an Athlete's Sense of Belonging
In the latest episode of The Athletics Edge, Kimya Massey, Athletic Director of the University of San Diego (USD), shared how his childhood sports exp…
Composing Cultural Bridges: Dr. Christopher Adler's New Chapter with Fulbright in South Korea
In our interconnected world, cultural exchange and mutual understanding are of the utmost importance. For Professor Christopher Adler, PhD, a distingu…
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 December 9
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Faculty Spotlight: Adding Art to the Equation with Diane Hoffoss
In the corner of a bustling warehouse in San Diego, Diane Hoffoss, PhD, stands surrounded by circuitry and LED lights. It's a far cry from the abstrac…
Navigating Interdisciplinary Perspectives: A History Major’s Quest to Improve the Future of the U.S. Healthcare System
When Omsu Nguyen stepped onto the University of San Diego campus, she planned to major in history as a pathway to law school. During her first year at…
Connection in Peacebuilding: Women PeaceMakers Complete Two-Week Residency at Kroc School
For two weeks in November, the Women PeaceMakers visited the University of San Diego campus to participate in events, share their experiences with eac…
USD Shines Bright on the Diamond During 75th Anniversary Founders Gala
Under the lights of Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres and considered to be “America’s #1 ballpark,” the University of S…
USD Votes Leads Voter Engagement Efforts
The student club USD Votes has made significant strides in promoting voter engagement at the University of San Diego over the past year. The club orga…
At the Edge of it All Podcast: What Positive Civil Discourse Can Look Like on a College Campus
Nicole Whitner, Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students, and Leilani Youmans, Civil Discourse Ambassador - both at the University of San Diego -…